Ivars Gmizo

I would like to share my knowledge of developing WordPress custom themes and plugins, dealing with performance issues on large-scale websites with 1M+ visitors, using tools that accelerate workflow, organizing remote work, and other stuff that I have learned by managing my company.
I want to become a mentor to organize knowledge in my head so it would become more consumable for others and codementor seems a place where I could do that :)

Technical Leadership & Innovation

● Architected and scaled applications serving 5M+ monthly visitors while maintaining sub-second response times and 99.99999% uptime.

● Led development and operations of multiple successful startups across various domains including e-commerce, FinTech (including blockchain), and healthcare (with HIPAA compliance)

● Implemented cost-optimization strategies resulting in a 60%+ reduction in cloud infrastructure expenses while improving performance.

● Built and managed cross-cultural development teams for international projects, focusing on mentorship and sustainable growth.

● Successfully delivered complex projects including blockchain-based lending platforms, VAT return systems, and high-traffic e-commerce solutions

Technical Expertise

● Frontend: Next.js, React.js, Vue.js, TypeScript, Javascript, Modern CSS (Tailwind, CSS-in-JS)

● Backend: Node.js, Express.js, NestJS, Elixir/Phoenix, Bun, Python, Flask

● Databases: MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, Redis

● Cloud & DevOps: AWS (Lambda, EC2, S3, RDS), Azure, Docker, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code

● API Design: API Integrations, GraphQL, RESTful APIs, WebSocket

● E-commerce: Advanced WooCommerce customization, high-performance WordPress architectures, Shopify

● Architecture: Microservices, Serverless, Event-Driven Systems, Agile methodologies, Software scalability, API Integrations,