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Mateus Lara Carvalho

@mateuslaracarvalho

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WordPress developer specializing in custom themes, plugins, and conversion-focused front-end experiences.

Brazil

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to build and maintain high-performance WordPress projects—custom themes and Gutenberg experiences—with clean, responsive UI and strong SEO. I want to collaborate with designers in Figma and keep improving accessibility, scalability, and conversion.

I’m a software developer with over 10 years of experience, specializing in WordPress development—building themes and plugins from scratch using WordPress hooks and actions. I focus on delivering maintainable, high-performance WordPress solutions, including Gutenberg, Elementor, and ACF-based workflows, while keeping SEO and responsive design front and center.

I’ve also worked closely with designers to translate prototypes into responsive UI components, optimizing performance, accessibility, and user experience across WordPress projects. Beyond hands-on development, I’ve led teams and coordinated design and technology strategy, combining conflict resolution, risk management, and continuous improvement into how I work.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Frontend Developer

Titan Clarity

Jun 2025 - Nov 2025 (5 months)

Developed the frontend of a large-scale WordPress project. Built reusable Gutenberg components and collaborated across teams to maintain performance and UX quality.

WordPress Gutenberg PHP HTML CSS JavaScript MySQL SEO SCSS

WordPress Developer

Open Circle

Feb 2025 - Jun 2025 (4 months)

Developed complete WordPress websites for Bluemarketing and Bluems using Elementor. Implemented advanced WordPress solutions with custom themes, hooks, and actions and supported the marketing team with training on WordPress usage and content management.

WordPress Elementor PHP HTML CSS JavaScript MySQL SEO WordPress Hooks

WordPress Developer

Nuvemshop

Mar 2024 - Dec 2024 (9 months)

Developed and maintained WordPress projects for the Growth team, focusing on high performance and scalability. Created landing pages in HubSpot and supported conversion improvements through A/B testing using VWO.

WordPress HubSpot VWO PHP HTML CSS JavaScript MySQL SEO A B Testing Landing Page Optimization

Head of Design & Technology

Tom Comunicação

Jun 2021 - Mar 2024 (2 years 9 months)

Oversaw company operations including client relations, scheduling, proposals, and crisis resolution. Coordinated cross-department efforts for seamless project execution while contributing as a developer on large-scale client projects.

WordPress HTML CSS JavaScript Python Project Management Team Leadership Stakeholder Management

IT Coordinator

Agência Open

Jun 2020 - Jun 2021 (1 year)

Implemented new team processes and routines, including continuous feedback and adoption of productivity and communication tools. Led the team while staying hands-on with technical development tasks and client communication.

WordPress .NET HTML CSS JavaScript Vue.Js Project Management Python Workflow Optimization Continuous Improvement

Frontend Developer

Calebe Design

Oct 2019 - Jun 2020 (8 months)

Collaborated with the design team to apply UI/UX best practices to web projects. Developed and maintained responsive WordPress websites with a strong focus on SEO and web standards.

WordPress SEO HTML CSS JavaScript SCSS PHP

Co-Founder & CEO

Circus Digital

Dec 2016 - Oct 2019 (2 years 10 months)

Led a team of seven and managed business development through system development. Organized meetups at UNI BH – Design Lab and delivered digital projects for major clients through strategic partnerships.

WordPress SEO HTML CSS JavaScript SCSS PHP Laravel Qlik Sense Project Management Python Vue.Js Client Partnerships

Frontend Developer

Verticis Web Studio

Dec 2015 - Dec 2017 (2 years)

Developed web solutions using Symfony, Laravel, and WordPress, managing projects from client interaction to delivery. Supported proposals and scheduling and helped propose improvements to team structure and workflow processes.

WordPress SEO HTML CSS JavaScript SCSS PHP Laravel Symfony Proposal Development

Frontend Developer

Queima Diária

Jun 2015 - Dec 2015 (6 months)

Contributed to the development of the Mamãe Sarada product, gaining experience in marketing and digital marketing strategies. Created landing pages and microsites for client needs.

WordPress SEO HTML CSS JavaScript SCSS PHP Landing Pages

UI Developer

Dexian

May 2025 - Present (1 year 2 months)

Worked on UI development for a US-based WordPress project using React and PHP. Collaborated with designers in Figma and implemented advanced WordPress solutions with custom themes, hooks, and actions.