mikegauci

Worked on improving existing and building new features for spinbet.com, an online casino and sports betting platform for the New Zealand and Canadian markets. Researched and implemented new approaches to enhance product performance, user experience, and codebase scalability. Provided technical feasibility assessments and accurate time estimations for tasks and projects. Ensured that all code met high standards of quality, stability, and readability. Conducted pull request reviews, offering constructive feedback and suggesting improvements. Actively shared knowledge and dedicated time to mentoring colleagues to elevate the team's technical capabilities. Served as a leading role model and coach, fostering a culture of collaboration and technical excellence.

Developed new features for NetEnt Games (WordPress). Improved SEO under guidance from SEO managers. Custom PHP development for WordPress affiliate sites. Built custom blocks using ACF Fields. Styled affiliate websites with SASS. Created landing pages for social media marketing. Handled frontend (HTML, SASS, JS) and backend (PHP) bug fixes.

Built and launched a custom e-commerce platform on Shopify, overseeing all phases from concept to execution. Defined product roadmap and business strategy, transitioning to a scalable Print-on-Demand model. Owned the end-to-end user experience, including the development of a personalization feature allowing customers to upload car or motorbike images. Managed backlog, feature prioritization, and vendor integrations to support business goals and improve conversion rates. Handled day-to-day operations including order fulfillment, supplier coordination, and customer support. Conducted market research and implemented data-driven decisions to refine product offerings and UX. Led marketing and brand strategy across social media, email, and paid channels to drive growth. Collaborated with designers to illustrate custom artworks based on customer-uploaded images for personalized orders.

Led end-to-end WordPress website projects, from initial scoping and requirements gathering to launch and post-release optimization. Acted as Project Manager for client websites, maintaining backlogs, prioritizing features, and aligning delivery with business goals. Managed client communications, translating business needs into clear technical requirements for the development team. Designed and implemented WordPress custom themes, UI components, and graphic assets including logos and banners. Oversaw server setup and deployment on AWS and Linode, ensuring site reliability and performance.

Developed a sportsbook UI for desktop and mobile. Fixed cross-browser UI issues (IE, Edge, etc.). Introduced SASS and JS libraries. Assisted QA in testing sportsbook features. Deployed updates via TeamCity.

Revamped corporate websites to be SEO-friendly. Fixed frontend bugs and performed maintenance. Integrated plugins and developed modules in Joomla. Used Grav CMS for specific projects.