About Me

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I’m a web engineer, back-end and front-end developer with over 23 years of professional experience in the web industry (full stack engineering, PHP/MySQL web applications, static and dynamic web applications and project management).

I own getButterfly.com, currently located in Dublin, Ireland, and over the years I have founded SpeedFactor, an automated page speed monitoring and tracking SaaS and WPDublin, a local WordPress community initiative.

I have:

  • Excellent communications skills in all client areas (both technical and non-technical).
  • Ability to write entire management systems in pseudo-code without using specific software.
  • Ability to plan and code site-wide and full-stack auditing systems.
  • Excellent planning skills for any kind of project (CMS, script, plugin, module, theme, layout).

Resume {Skills}

  • Coding & Programming
  • PHP/MySQL
  • WordPress
  • HTML, CSS
  • JavaScript (ES5, ES6), Canvas
  • NodeJS
  • Design
  • Web design
  • UI/UX
  • RWD/AWD design
  • Graphics and media skills
  • Video editing/VFX
  • 3D modeling and compositing (a bit rusty)
  • Voice talent

Portfolio and references

Get in touch

WordPress, GitHub

A few testimonials —

Ciprian is a highly talented designer and really wants to make sure that the client is satisfied. He is very quick to respond to queries and troubleshoot any site issues. His knowledge and expertise is second to none. I’d highly recommend Ciprian!

— Majellia Sheehan

Ciprian obviously knows his work back to front and inside out. He helped me sort out a problem easily and quickly and explained why. He does great work.

— Christine Bruce

Ciprian understood exactly what I wanted to achieve with my website from the outset. He turned the work around quickly, resolving any issues or tweaks required without hesitation. I was particularly impressed with his knowledge of the technologies involved and I am delighted with the end result. His service is excellent value for money.

— Pat Fitzpatrick

Additional information, should you be interested

Husband. Father. Non-smoker. Interests include game development, travel, photography, cinematography and, lately, model car weathering. Also, cat lover. And raccoons. And foxes. And ferrets.

DISCLAIMER: All content of this site is the property of their respective owners, unless otherwise specified. This site is my personal repository of resources, plugins, themes, articles, projects, images and web sites. I am not affiliated in any way with any of my past or current employers.