PHP & WordPress Engineer

Tailored software that gives shape to your digital ideas.

From discovery to launch, I turn complex requirements into scalable products: dedicated admin panels, advanced WordPress builds and automations that speak the language of your business.

Stack & focus
Custom PHP platformsTailored admin panelsAdvanced WordPress pluginsAPI integrations & automationsLegacy modernisationB2B portals & dashboards
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Selected work

A snapshot of products and case studies

From booking platforms to custom plugins for multinational companies, these case studies show how I approach business challenges with code.

C&C Milano
C&C Milano

Supporting the development of C&C Milano's international textile portal by optimising catalogue performance and editorial workflows.

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JobTalent
JobTalent

Job portal delivered for ConfArtigianato Lombardia with end-to-end candidate workflow and content management for partner companies.

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Spazi Espositivi
Spazi Espositivi

Booking system for temporary stands inside Carrefour malls, complete with slot management, availability and request automation.

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Ascomfidi Varese
Ascomfidi Varese

Custom WordPress plugin powering financial calculators, document uploads and back-office repository for the Ascomfidi network.

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Re Italo
Re Italo

Hybrid e-commerce platform with a dedicated back office to manage catalogues, variants and editorial content in real time.

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Testimonials

What clients and partners say

Real-world experiences from agencies, startups and companies that relied on my support to ship complex digital products.

ComeStudio

I have known Matteo for a few months and we have already collaborated on several projects. I will definitely keep relying on him thanks to the professionalism he has demonstrated. Clear communication, availability and proactive suggestions make him a reliable partner that I gladly recommend to other agencies.

Author: Raffaele Visconti

PlayCode Studio

Matteo is a skilled and helpful developer, a serious professional with whom it is always a pleasure to work.

Author: Matteo Galli

Coffeemesh

It was a pleasure working with Matteo. Coffeemesh is a complex platform and he proved to be up to the challenge, providing ideas and advice to improve the product. His curiosity and willingness to learn make him a valuable addition to any project.

Author: Nikas Bergaglio / CEO & Founder of Coffeemesh

Coach&Play S.R.L.

Matteo handled the entire development of our company website. Both on a personal and professional level I was extremely satisfied: collaborative, open to every request and quick to solve issues in real time.

Author: Andrea Camauli / President Coach&Play S.R.L.

bikersroads.com

Matteo is precise, serious and prepared. Working together from the early stages allowed us to balance specifications, budget and timing. He was always available and met every deadline.

Author: Michele

TRB Rec

Matteo supported TRB Rec with automations for the music industry. He is reliable, professional and able to anticipate market needs when delivering technical solutions.

Author: Andrea Tognassi

Viral Idea Project Srl

Matteo worked on the project demonstrating professionalism, competence and great availability. He integrated seamlessly with our team.

Author: Nicola Cappello - Founder Viral Idea Project Srl

Cloud Care Srl

Matteo is extremely detail-oriented and achieved great results while working with us. His expertise in MVC, PHP, chats, websockets and AJAX makes him a very solid developer.

Author: Cloud Care Srl

creatoridimmagine

I involved Matteo in an e-commerce project. He was efficient and punctual, taking ownership of every activity and suggesting improvements whenever possible. A professional I will gladly collaborate with again.

Author: Giorgia Guarino

Networking

Let's connect on LinkedIn

I collaborate with agencies, startups and distributed teams across Europe and Latin America. Explore feedback and projects on my LinkedIn profile.

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Core services

WordPress, admin panels and PHP platforms for your business

From corporate sites to vertical software, I design and ship solutions that simplify operations, connect systems and scale with your company.

WordPress without limits

Themes, plugins and WooCommerce customisations built around your workflow, performance goals and editorial team.

Custom PHP solutions

Modular backends with PHP 8, Laravel or NestJS, designed for scalability, observability and clear handover to your team.

Dedicated back office

Smart dashboards, granular permissions and business automation to keep teams aligned and productive.

Integrations & workflows

Connect ERP, CRM, payment gateways and analytics through resilient APIs, queues and webhooks.

WordPress care

Custom plugins · Themes · Preventive maintenance

Slow site? Missing features? Together we analyse, develop and keep your WordPress and WooCommerce projects in top shape.

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Dedicated back office

Built around your processes and KPIs

  • Architectures designed around your processes and KPIs.
  • Interfaces optimised for desktop and mobile workflows.
  • Integration with the tools you already rely on.
WordPress solutions

Themes and plugins shaped on your business

  • Custom themes and design systems ready for growth.
  • Plugins tailored to your exact business rules.
  • Performance audits, rescue projects and long-term maintenance.
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[email protected]Available Monday to Friday · 9:00 - 18:00 (CET)Remote-first · Collaborations in Italian, English and Spanish

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