Vladimir Mrkela
Full-Stack Developer
I’m a full-stack web developer with 10+ years of experience focused on custom PHP, WordPress, and API integrations. I’ve built e-commerce platforms, marketplaces, web applications, mobile apps, and business websites using WordPress, Laravel, React, and React Native.
4.98/5
overall rating
97
projects
17
customers
Location
Grad Varaždin, Croatia
Languages
English
Member since
03 Jul, 2017
9 years
Typical projects
Full Website Builds, Plugin Development, Theme Development
I’m a full-stack web developer who works on complex projects that need custom architecture, business logic, API integrations, or advanced WordPress development. I’ve worked on custom web applications, marketplaces, eCommerce platforms, SaaS products, client portals, internal business tools, mobile apps, and high-traffic content websites. My experience includes: *software architecture and technical solution design *custom WordPress platforms and multisite systems *custom themes, plugins, and Gutenberg blocks *web applications and client portals *booking and management systems *WooCommerce and subscription platforms *API integrations and automation tools *performance optimization, security, and maintenance *UI/UX design and frontend implementation I’ve worked with startups, agencies, universities, small businesses, and larger international organizations, including enterprise platforms where reliability, security, scalability, and multilingual content are important. Selected clients and projects include Raiffeisen Group Switzerland, ClassPro, Sideshow Collectibles, the University of Leeds, University of Sheffield, University of Zagreb, and The Exhibit. I usually start by understanding the problem, the existing setup, and any constraints before deciding on the best technical approach. I try to keep communication clear, point out risks early, and build solutions that are practical to maintain long-term. When a project also needs strong UX or visual design, I can bring in a Senior UI/UX Designer to help with wireframes, interface design, and frontend polish. Whether you’re starting something new, improving an existing platform, or trying to solve a difficult technical issue, I’d be happy to help.
Skills
5/5
Really a pleasure to work with. Very professional and extremely responsive to any changes to a project. We really hope we can work together again in the future.
Jun 24, 2019
5/5
Vladimir is always awesome to work with! I'm thankful for his quick response and ability to complete the projects in a timely manner.
Nov 19, 2018
5/5
One of the best, if not the best. We challenged Vladimir on this project and he perfectly answered all our needs. We found bugs and complications on the road, but Vladimir always found a solution. This guy deserves a medal. Thank you Vladimir
Feb 15, 2018
5/5
working with Vlad has been an excellent experience all around Rick
Feb 01, 2023
5/5
Always professional. Definitely recommend to anyone looking for front-end web work.
Nov 16, 2021
5/5
Always a pleasure to work with!
Oct 23, 2020
5/5
Vladimir's team always showed a great disposition and collaboration to understand and fulfill our requirement, we made a great team and we are very satisfied with the result obtained.
Aug 13, 2020
5/5
High-quality work at a very reasonable price. Will definitely use again!
Aug 11, 2020
5/5
Great, quality work, completed in a short time frame. We would recommend Vladimir to anyone.
Oct 29, 2019
5/5
Very good plugin developer.
Jul 12, 2019
Personalize - WordPress marketing platform for gyms
Built a WordPress + ReactJS marketing automation platform for multi-location businesses such as retail chains and gyms. It gave central teams one place to manage locations, campaigns, targeting, and localized content, with custom admin tools, API integrations, automation workflows, and branch-level customization.
TIPCO
For our client, we designed a simple website with a goal to not clutter the site with too much information and unnecessary widgets but focus on lead generation and clear information structure.
Website as a Service Platform
Development and long-term maintenance of a Website as a Service platform built on top of WordPress multisite. The platform supports multiple websites, editors, and custom content workflows. My work included custom plugins development, multisite upgrades, integrations, custom Gutenberg blocks, performance optimization, and ongoing platform improvements.
Rental Management Application
Web application for medical device rental management. The application was designed and developed with one clear goal - to help with day-to-day tasks by allowing quick information access.
Bank annual report
Development work on enterprise-level banking and reporting platforms for one of the largest banking groups in Europe. The projects required working with strict security requirements, multilingual content, structured data imports, and highly organized release processes.
Classpro
A platform based on WPLMS WordPress theme where we created another layer of functionalities on top of existing. It includes a full-featured administration panel for managing Lessons and Studens.
The Exhibit
Custom-built marketplace for selling artwork that was developed in the Laravel and Aimeos framework. A lot of attention on this platform was put into design and user experience.