Francis June Ygot
Web Developer | E-commerce Specialist
Full-stack web developer with 10+ years of experience building high-performance E-commerce (B2C/B2B) websites. Skilled in Shopify, SFCC Demandware, Drupal, and WordPress, with expertise in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, and Liquid. Passionate about using AI-driven automation and integrations (Zapier, Klaviyo, OpenAI API) to streamline workflows and drive business growth. Adept in SEO, analytics, and server management (Linux, Apache, Nginx), with creative proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Premiere, Audacity, and Canva.
Years of Experience:10+
Specialization:E-commerce & Web Development
Expertise:Full-Stack Development
Focus:AI-Driven Automation
About
Full-stack web developer with 10+ years of experience building high-performance E-commerce (B2C/B2B) websites. Skilled in Shopify, SFCC Demandware, Drupal, and WordPress, with expertise in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, and Liquid. Passionate about using AI-driven automation and integrations (Zapier, Klaviyo, OpenAI API) to streamline workflows and drive business growth. Adept in SEO, analytics, and server management (Linux, Apache, Nginx), with creative proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Premiere, Audacity, and Canva.
Platforms
Shopify (Liquid, Theme Kit, Shopify CLI)SFCC DemandwareDrupalWordPress (WooCommerce, Elementor, Breakdance, Flatsome)ACF
Languages
HTMLCSSJavaScriptjQueryLiquidPHP
Automation + AI Tools
ZapierKlaviyoOpenAI APIChatGPTGemini
Hosting + Dev Tools
WP EngineSiteGroundCloudflareVercelSupabaseLinuxApacheNginx
SEO + Analytics
Google AnalyticsGoogle Webmaster ToolsGoogle Search ConsoleUbersuggestOn-page SEOWebsite MigrationsPerformance Tuning
Design Tools
Adobe PhotoshopAdobe PremiereAudacityCanvaFigma
Certifications
- Shopify Liquid Programming Certification (2023)
- CIW Web Foundations Associate (CIW) ID # 468316 (2011)
- Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) ID # 3041225 (2003)
Projects
Cooper Cricket Shopify Store
Bruntwork - Client: Cooper Cricket | Feb 2025 - Dec 2025
Problem: Partnering with an Australian-based client to tackle the technical side of their Shopify store—everything from front-end tweaks to end-to-end automation, requiring comprehensive site optimization and automated workflows.
Solution:
- Customized collection pages by modifying price displays using Liquid and JavaScript
- Upgraded and maintained Shopify themes to ensure compatibility with new Shopify features
- Conducted comprehensive site audits for SEO, page-load speed, and user experience
- Diagnosed and fixed site issues; implemented third-party tracking scripts (Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel)
- Architected and built fully automated sponsorship application workflow: captured player submissions via HulkApps Form Builder, used Zapier to parse form data and call Shopify API mutations to update customer records, managed customer tags and metafields to reflect sponsorship levels and start dates
- Integrated Klaviyo API for targeted email follow-ups and Shopify webhook events
- Continuously monitored and refined automation logic to minimize manual intervention and ensure data integrity
Tools: Shopify, Liquid, JavaScript, Zapier, Shopify API, HulkApps Form Builder, Klaviyo API, Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel
Cooper Cricket Chatbot AI
Bruntwork - Client: Cooper Cricket | Feb 2025 - Dec 2025
Problem: Needed an AI-powered chatbot platform to enhance customer engagement and support.
Solution:
- Created chatbot platform using OpenAI Assistant as AI engine
- Built Next.js front-end hosted on Vercel
- Integrated Supabase for database management
Tools: Next.js, OpenAI API, Supabase, Vercel
The Lion King Musical (Australia)
Smith Brothers Media - Full Stack Developer | July 2025 - Oct 2025
Problem: Required Phase 1 redevelopment, upgrading the old design into a modern, responsive layout with custom functionality for show schedules and content management.
Solution:
- Led Phase 1 redevelopment, upgrading the old design into a modern, responsive layout
- Developed three custom modules for next-page navigation, news articles, and video optimization
- Built a custom Tickets Page that dynamically fetched show schedules from a MySQL table
Tools: WordPress, Custom Theme, MySQL, PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript
Yoga Australia
Smith Brothers Media - Full Stack Developer | July 2025 - Oct 2025
Problem: Fixed legacy subscription issues by updating renewal logic and linking old products to new variable products, requiring subscription migration and data integrity.
Solution:
- Fixed legacy subscription issues by updating renewal logic and linking old products to new variable products
- Created SQL scripts for subscription migration, automated tax and price recalculation
- Recommended best practices to prevent future data mismatches
Tools: WordPress, WooCommerce Subscriptions, MySQL, SQL, PHP
The Yacht Sales Co
Smith Brothers Media - Full Stack Developer | July 2025 - Oct 2025
Problem: Needed to improve yacht listings API to synchronize real-time data and fix banner scaling and featured image logic issues.
Solution:
- Improved the yacht listings API to synchronize real-time data
- Fixed banner scaling, optimized featured image logic
- Maintained the staging and production environments for seamless updates
Tools: WordPress, API Integration, PHP, JavaScript
Newhand
Smith Brothers Media - Full Stack Developer | July 2025 - Oct 2025
Problem: Contributed to theme redesign requiring Liquid-based sections for products and navigation, with improved responsiveness and layout consistency.
Solution:
- Contributed to theme redesign by creating Liquid-based sections for products and navigation
- Improved responsiveness, layout consistency, and user experience
Tools: Shopify, Liquid, CSS, JavaScript
Merch Connection
Smith Brothers Media - Full Stack Developer | July 2025 - Oct 2025
Problem: Handled the complete website launch and deployment process, requiring hosting configuration, DNS setup, and performance optimization.
Solution:
- Handled the complete website launch and deployment process
- Configured hosting, DNS, and database settings
- Performed QA checks and optimized site performance for go-live
Tools: WordPress, Hosting Configuration, DNS, MySQL
Trig Point
Smith Brothers Media - Full Stack Developer | July 2025 - Oct 2025
Problem: Enhanced landing pages, SEO, and campaign content while ensuring responsive layouts and marketing-related updates.
Solution:
- Enhanced landing pages, SEO, and campaign content
- Ensured responsive layouts and assisted with marketing-related updates
Tools: WordPress, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, SEO
Ink.inc
Smith Brothers Media - Full Stack Developer | July 2025 - Oct 2025
Problem: Customized CSS and JavaScript for hero animations and visual effects, improving mobile responsiveness and layout design.
Solution:
- Customized CSS and JavaScript for hero animations and visual effects
- Improved mobile responsiveness and optimized layout design
Tools: WordPress, CSS, JavaScript, HTML
Garden Express
Smith Brothers Media - Full Stack Developer | July 2025 - Oct 2025
Problem: Optimized caching, image compression, and page speed while fixing plugin conflicts and maintaining smooth site performance.
Solution:
- Optimized caching, image compression, and page speed
- Fixed plugin conflicts and maintained smooth site performance
Tools: WordPress, E-commerce, Caching, Image Optimization, PHP
AOR Cranes
Smith Brothers Media - Full Stack Developer | July 2025 - Oct 2025
Problem: Managed plugin updates, improved SEO metadata, and ensured form submissions were routed correctly while maintaining stable performance.
Solution:
- Managed plugin updates, improved SEO metadata
- Ensured form submissions were routed correctly
- Maintained stable performance across environments
Tools: WordPress, Plugin Management, SEO, PHP
MaliThai & SabaiWay WordPress Sites
Matt Henry - Web Developer Consultant | Aug 2025 - Dec 2025
Problem: Needed to translate Figma designs into responsive, high-performance WordPress layouts with optimized UX and SEO.
Solution:
- Developed and launched WordPress sites translating Figma designs into responsive layouts
- Used Elementor Pro, Pro Elements, and custom CSS/JS enhancements
- Optimized user experience and SEO, improving site loading speed and organic visibility
Tools: WordPress, Elementor Pro, Figma, CSS, JavaScript
Moon Canopy Shopify Store
Matt Henry - Web Developer Consultant | Aug 2025 - Dec 2025
Problem: Required complete Shopify store setup with product configuration and app integrations for seamless e-commerce experience.
Solution:
- Built and customized Shopify store handling product setup and theme configuration
- Integrated apps for seamless e-commerce experience
- Collaborated with designers to align visual direction and brand tone
Tools: Shopify, Liquid, Shopify Apps
Samani Bags & Shelley Whitman Associate
Shelley Whitman Associates - Web Developer Consultant | Feb 2025 - Dec 2025
Problem: Needed comprehensive WordPress site development including hosting setup, WooCommerce integration, and performance optimization.
Solution:
- Provisioned and managed web hosting environments (cPanel, managed WordPress)
- Built, customized, and optimized WordPress themes and plugins
- Integrated and fine-tuned WooCommerce stores including product setup and payment gateways
- Performed routine backups, security audits, and updates
Tools: WordPress, WooCommerce, cPanel, PHP, MySQL
Timex B2C E-commerce Platforms
TMX Philippines Inc. - Sr. System Analyst eCommerce | June 2015 - Dec 2024
Problem: Required migration from Drupal to Salesforce Commerce Cloud and Shopify, with platform enhancements to boost B2C and B2B sales.
Solution:
- Migrated multiple platforms from Drupal to Salesforce Commerce Cloud and Shopify
- Designed, tested, and launched updates for Timex B2C US, Canada, UK & EU websites
- Improved accessibility by adhering to American Disabilities Acts (ADA) standards
- Performed SEO optimization for website images
Tools: Shopify, SFCC Demandware, Drupal, Liquid, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript
Guess Watches B2C Site
TMX Philippines Inc. - Sr. System Analyst eCommerce | June 2015 - Dec 2024
Problem: Needed to maintain and enhance functionality while optimizing layout and product pages for better user experience.
Solution:
- Maintained and enhanced functionality of Guess Watches B2C site
- Optimized layout and product pages for better user experience
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams for feature rollouts
Tools: SFCC Demandware, Liquid, HTML, CSS, JavaScript
Crushing B2B Digital Strategies
Crushing B2B Digital Strategies - Web Developer | Aug 2020 - Aug 2023
Problem: Maintained all CB2B client websites, requiring constant communication with content team to develop pages and deploy content while ensuring standard practices.
Solution:
- Maintained all CB2B client websites using standard practices
- Created pages and layouts for content creators
- Recommended and fixed SEO issues to improve scores
- Constant communication with content team to develop pages and deploy content
Tools: WordPress, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, SEO
JWMGMT
Crushing B2B Digital Strategies - Web Developer | Aug 2020 - Aug 2023
Problem: Created pages and layouts for content creators while addressing SEO issues to improve site performance and traffic.
Solution:
- Created pages and layouts for content creators
- Recommended and fixed SEO issues to improve scores
- Created social media pages and backlinks to improve traffic
Tools: WordPress, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, SEO
Cintura Stores E-commerce Platform
Levitate Properties - Web Developer | July 2024 - Aug 2024
Problem: Enhanced and expanded e-commerce capabilities by transitioning Cintura Stores from Wix to a multi-channel e-commerce platform, requiring integration with WordPress, Shopify, and OMS to synchronize product updates across Amazon, Etsy, and eBay.
Solution:
- Automated bulk download of high-resolution images for 400+ products with over 1000 SKUs using Chrome extension, saving weeks of manual work
- Built WordPress-based e-commerce store with WooCommerce integration, configuring product SKUs, pricing, and SEO optimization
- Spearheaded Shopify store setup and integration with OMS and Zoho for efficient fulfillment workflow
- Enabled seamless synchronization of product information between Shopify, WordPress, and third-party platforms (Amazon, Etsy, eBay)
- Set up multi-channel e-commerce system with automated product updates across all platforms
Tools: WordPress, WooCommerce, Shopify, OMS, Zoho, Amazon Seller Central, Etsy, eBay, Chrome Extensions, SEO
SunStar Publishing Digital Transformation
SunStar Publishing Inc. - Web Technology Officer / Technical Consultant | Nov 2008 - July 2022
Problem: Managed high-traffic Drupal-based news website with over a million monthly visitors, facing increasing downtime and performance issues due to growing database, surging traffic, and server strain requiring strategic web development and SEO initiatives.
Solution:
- Played crucial role in launching new Drupal website and ongoing technical support, developing sections for videos, images, and breaking news
- Overcame website downtime by implementing Varnish Cache (Reverse Proxy), optimizing MySQL database (MyISAM to InnoDB), and setting image optimization rules to standardize formats and reduce load times
- Implemented page caching, block caching, and off-peak replication with auto-scaling backup cloud servers to handle traffic surges and achieve 99.98% uptime goal
- Managed Google Analytics reports to provide insights on content performance, optimized content strategies to drive traffic, and implemented unique URL IDs to track and compare news site performance
- Led partnership with Google US to optimize Google Ads & Google DFP (DoubleClick for Publishers), resulting in significant revenue growth through weekly collaboration over six months
- Managed Drupal security and 50+ WordPress microsites, assisting news editors in creating and managing microsites with hosting and security measures
- Pioneered live streaming of Philippine festivals since 2009, leveraging YouTube to drive viewer engagement and revenue
- Developed RESTful APIs for MySunStar mobile app enabling availability in Google Play and Apple Store
Tools: Drupal, WordPress, MySQL, Varnish Cache, Nginx, Apache, PHP, Google Analytics, Google DFP, Google Ads, RESTful API, YouTube, Linux
Experience
Shopify Developer - Part-time Remote
BruntworkFeb 2025 - Dec 2025- Partnering with Australian-based client (Cooper Cricket) to tackle technical side of Shopify store
- Customize collection pages, upgrade themes, and conduct comprehensive site audits for SEO and performance
- Architect and build fully automated sponsorship application workflow using HulkApps, Zapier, and Shopify API
- Integrate Klaviyo API for targeted email follow-ups and Shopify webhook events
- Created AI chatbot platform using OpenAI Assistant, Next.js, and Supabase
Full Stack Developer - Full Time Remote
Smith Brothers MediaJuly 2025 - Oct 2025- Developed and maintained high-traffic WordPress websites for clients including The Lion King Musical, Yoga Australia, Yacht Sales Co, and others
- Built and customized new Shopify merchant websites with bespoke themes and responsive layouts
- Integrated APIs and third-party tools including boat listing feeds, contact forms, and marketing integrations
- Optimized website performance and SEO, improving load times and Core Web Vitals across platforms
- Managed deployment pipelines on WP Engine, Dreamscape, and Shopify
Web Developer - Consultant
Matt HenryAug 2025 - Dec 2025- Developed and launched WordPress sites for Malithai and Sabaiway, translating Figma designs into responsive layouts
- Used Elementor Pro, Pro Elements, and custom CSS/JS enhancements
- Built and customized Shopify store for Moon Canopy with product setup and app integrations
- Optimized user experience and SEO through caching, image compression, and semantic markup
Web Developer - Consultant
Shelley Whitman AssociatesFeb 2025 - Dec 2025- Consulted with clients to clarify goals and propose tailored web solutions
- Provisioned and managed web hosting environments, domains, DNS records, and SSL certificates
- Built, customized, and optimized WordPress themes and plugins
- Integrated and fine-tuned WooCommerce stores including product setup and payment gateways
- Performed routine backups, security audits, and updates
Sr. System Analyst - eCommerce
TMX Philippines Inc.June 2015 - Dec 2024- Migrated multiple platforms from Drupal to Salesforce Commerce Cloud and Shopify
- Boosted B2C and B2B sales through strategic platform enhancements
- Improved accessibility by adhering to American Disabilities Acts (ADA) standards
- Managed Timex B2C US, Canada, UK & EU websites and Guess Watches B2C site
- Participated in migrating B2B products from Drupal to B2B NuOrder
Web Developer
Levitate PropertiesJuly 2024 - Aug 2024- Enhanced and expanded e-commerce capabilities for Cintura Stores, transitioning from Wix to multi-channel platform
- Automated bulk download of high-resolution images for 400+ products with over 1000 SKUs using Chrome extension, saving weeks of manual work
- Built WordPress-based e-commerce store with WooCommerce integration, configuring product SKUs, pricing, and SEO optimization
- Spearheaded Shopify store setup and integration with OMS and Zoho for efficient fulfillment workflow
- Enabled seamless synchronization of product information between Shopify, WordPress, and third-party platforms (Amazon, Etsy, eBay)
- Set up multi-channel e-commerce system with automated product updates across all platforms
Web Developer
Crushing B2B Digital StrategiesAug 2020 - Aug 2023- Maintained all CB2B client websites
- Created websites using standard practices with constant communication with content team
- Created pages and layouts for content creators
- Recommended and fixed SEO issues to improve scores
- Created social media pages and backlinks to improve traffic
Technical Consultant / Web Technology Officer
SunStar Publishing Inc.Nov 2008 - July 2022 (multiple periods)- Managed technical teams and oversaw development and maintenance of Drupal-based news website with over a million monthly visitors
- Played crucial role in launching new Drupal website and ongoing technical support, developing sections for videos, images, and breaking news
- Overcame website downtime and performance issues by implementing Varnish Cache (Reverse Proxy), optimizing MySQL database (MyISAM to InnoDB), and setting image optimization rules
- Implemented page caching, block caching, and off-peak replication with auto-scaling backup cloud servers to handle traffic surges
- Managed Google Analytics reports to provide insights on content performance, optimized content strategies to drive traffic, and implemented unique URL IDs to track news site performance
- Led partnership with Google US to optimize Google Ads & Google DFP (DoubleClick for Publishers), resulting in significant revenue growth and recognition as Supervisor of the Year
- Managed Drupal security and 50+ WordPress microsites, assisting news editors in creating and managing microsites with hosting and security measures
- Pioneered live streaming of Philippine festivals since 2009, leveraging YouTube to drive viewer engagement and revenue
- Developed RESTful APIs for MySunStar mobile app and advised on platform migration strategies
Toolbox
Shopify
SFCC Demandware
Drupal
WordPress
WooCommerce
Elementor
Breakdance
Flatsome
ACF
HTML
CSS
JavaScript
jQuery
Liquid
PHP
MySQL
Linux
Apache
Nginx
Zapier
Klaviyo
OpenAI API
ChatGPT
Gemini
WP Engine
SiteGround
Cloudflare
Vercel
Supabase
Google Analytics
Google Search Console
GitHub
Bitbucket
Visual Studio Code
Cursor (with AI)
Eclipse
ClickUp
Jira
Trello
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Premiere
Audacity
Canva
Figma