Thomas Afrifa
@thomasafrifa
Web developer and technical specialist, fixing complex issues across WordPress, PHP, and operations.
What I'm looking for
I’m a versatile operations and technical specialist with a track record of resolving complex challenges across web development, customer operations, and industrial environments. I bring hands-on WordPress and PHP expertise, plus multilingual fluency in English and Russian, so I can collaborate effectively with international teams while keeping work moving under pressure.
Since going self-employed, I’ve diagnosed and repaired broken websites, server errors, and database issues for international clients. I configure, patch, and restructure PHP scripts to restore functionality and add custom features, and I handle security vulnerabilities and malware infections to improve platform stability and loading speeds. I also design and maintain WordPress sites tailored to client requirements, focusing on reliability and ease of management.
In customer operations, I’ve led high-volume inbound queues and resolved complex complaints and technical issues in both English and Russian. I developed structured response frameworks that reduced Average Handle Time (AHT) and improved First Contact Resolution (FCR) rates, and I supervised and coached agents on communication protocols, workflow management, and service quality standards.
My experience also spans training and operations: I designed targeted English curricula for corporate professionals and non-native speakers, adapted methodologies to address learning gaps, and maintained structured classroom management. In parallel, I’ve managed day-to-day operational continuity—calibrating industrial machinery, handling inventory under time-sensitive deadlines, resolving customer disputes through precise recovery solutions, and delivering event logistics and sound engineering while managing on-site hardware and electrical failures without disrupting live events.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Web Developer & Technical Specialist
Self Employed
Feb 2021 - Present (5 years 7 months)
Diagnose and resolve broken websites, server errors, and database issues for international clients. Configure and patch PHP scripts, remediate malware/security vulnerabilities, and design/maintain WordPress sites.
English Language Instructor
Cairo Language Centre
Oct 2022 - May 2024 (1 year 7 months)
Designed targeted curricula for corporate professionals and non-native speakers focused on practical business communication. Adapted teaching methods in real time and maintained structured classroom management across diverse learner groups.
Event Logistics & Sound Engineer
Freelance
Managed end-to-end event logistics and resolved on-site electrical and audio hardware failures to avoid disruptions. Monitored crowd dynamics in real time and adjusted audio arrangements and pacing to maintain audience engagement.
Operations Manager (Dry Cleaning)
Self Employed
Oversaw daily floor operations and inventory management under time-sensitive production deadlines. Calibrated industrial chemical processing machinery to prevent downtime and resolved premium garment customer disputes using fabric and stain recovery solutions.
Customer Service Team Leader
Yango
Managed high-volume inbound customer queues, handling complex complaints and technical issues in English and Russian. Supervised and trained agents on communication protocols, workflow management, and service quality standards.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Izhevsk Technical University
Master’s Degree in Management, Management
Earned a Master’s Degree in Management from Izhevsk Technical University in 2020.
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST)
Bachelor’s Degree in Actuarial Science, Actuarial Science
Earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Actuarial Science from KNUST in 2016.
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