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Mario Vicuña

@mariovicua

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I build high-performance WordPress websites with structured content, technical SEO, and AI-assisted delivery.

Venezuela

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking for a full-time remote WordPress Developer role where I can build high-performance websites, improve technical SEO and Core Web Vitals, and contribute to efficient AI-assisted delivery workflows.

I run Vicunav, where I build professional WordPress websites for service-based businesses, wellness brands, therapists, and local companies. I lead projects from discovery and content strategy through launch, handoff, and ongoing support.

Across Van Lance Media Group, Redstage, Trafilea Group, and Upwork, I've delivered responsive websites, custom CMS structures, themes, landing pages, internal tools, and client improvements for international teams and businesses.

I use Elementor, ACF, Gutenberg, WooCommerce, custom CSS, JavaScript, and WordPress integrations to create fast, maintainable sites. I also improve Core Web Vitals, technical SEO, site architecture, and delivery workflows with ChatGPT, Codex, and Claude.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Founder and WordPress Developer

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Vicunav

Feb 2026 - Present (7 months)

Founded Vicunav, a WordPress web studio delivering professional websites for service-based businesses. Developed websites using Elementor, custom CSS, and performance best practices, and implemented an AI-assisted workflow with ChatGPT, Codex, and Claude.

WordPress Elementor Elementor Pro Custom CSS Responsive Design Contact Forms Booking Flows Technical SEO Rank Math Google Site Kit Schema Markup Siteground SG Optimizer Figma JavaScript ChatGpt Codex Claude

Career Break: Family Caregiving and Technical Development

Remote

Jun 2025 - Jan 2026 (7 months)

Took a planned career break for family caregiving while continuing professional development in WordPress and AI-assisted development. Practiced with ChatGPT, Codex, and Claude to develop faster workflows for WordPress development and client delivery.

WordPress Elementor Technical SEO ChatGpt Codex Claude

Web Developer

Van Lance Media Group

Sep 2019 - May 2025 (5 years 8 months)

Developed and maintained high-performance websites for international clients, focusing on frontend implementation, CMS customization, and performance optimization. Improved site speed and UX through Core Web Vitals optimization and integrated APIs for marketing automation and analytics.

HTML CSS JavaScript WordPress CMS Core Web Vitals Lazy Loading Image optimization Lighthouse REST APIs Marketing Automation Analytics

WordPress Developer

Redstage

Aug 2018 - Aug 2019 (1 year)

Developed WordPress-based internal tools and website functionality, including a custom internal CRM built for the CTO using custom post types and fields. Collaborated with product and marketing teams to support technical delivery and maintain smooth production releases.

WordPress Custom Post Types Custom Fields Frontend Development CMS architecture Deployment Collaboration

Web Developer

Trafilea Group

Dec 2016 - Aug 2018 (1 year 8 months)

Developed responsive web interfaces for international digital brands, focusing on conversion-focused layouts and mobile-first design. Improved page speed and frontend quality for marketing campaigns and business-critical updates.

HTML CSS JavaScript Git CMS Responsive Design Mobile First Performance Optimization

WordPress Web Developer

Upwork

Apr 2014 - Dec 2016 (2 years 8 months)

Built WordPress websites for international clients, progressing from CSS fixes to full website development and theme customization. Customized themes, edited templates, and configured plugins while building strong client communication and scope management skills.

WordPress Theme Customization Responsive Design Plugin Configuration Client Communication Scope Management