Vitalii Kovtun
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Shopify Developer | Clean Theme Customization No Apps Fast Turnaround
I help Shopify stores stay clean, fast, and easy to maintain — without piling up apps or messy code.Most of the work I do is not about adding more features, but fixing what’s already there — layout issues, mobile friction, and things that slow the store down.
I’ve been working with Shopify for 8+ years, mostly on custom themes and ongoing store development rather than one-off tasks.
I focus on building storefronts that stay easy to work with over time — not just something that looks good on launch, but something that doesn’t break as the store grows.
A big part of my work is improving structure and reducing friction on product and collection pages. In many cases, it’s not about missing features, but about too much going on — unclear layout, inconsistent sections, or things that don’t work well on mobile. Sometimes it’s just extra stuff that doesn’t need to be there.
I work directly with Shopify themes (Liquid, sections, metafields) and keep everything modular and maintainable. I also handle integrations on the Shopify side when needed (APIs, third-party tools), but I try to keep things simple and avoid unnecessary apps.
I pay a lot of attention to details — spacing, layout, consistency — and I’m not the type to just implement something and move on. I usually point things out if something feels off, especially on the UI side.
I ask questions early, before something turns into a problem later — whether it’s about layout, behavior, or how something is supposed to work.
Most of my work has been long-term, where I was responsible for keeping the storefront stable, improving performance, and refining things over time.
All the stores I’ve worked on are live and used by real customers, and I treat every project as something that has to work reliably day to day.
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Front-end Engineer
Online Stores & E-commerceI worked on the Woopf Shopify store, where I handled frontend adjustments, feature development, and general store improvements. The project included working with a customized Shopify theme, updating product pages, and building new UI elements for a pet gear product range.
My work included:
• Editing Shopify Liquid files and theme sections
… • Creating new product layouts and reusable blocks
• Adding interactive behavior with JavaScript and CSS
• Improving mobile layout and visual consistency
• Connecting and configuring third-party apps and scripts
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Front-end Engineer
Online Stores & E-commerceI worked on the Purrz Shopify store, where I focused on frontend customization, feature setup, and improving the overall user experience. The project required working with a custom Shopify theme, refining product pages, and creating new interface elements for a cat products collection.
My work included:
• Updating Shopify Liquid templates and theme components
… • Building custom product page sections and flexible blocks
• Adding dynamic functionality using JavaScript and CSS
• Fixing responsive layout issues across devices
• Installing and configuring third-party apps and integrations
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Front-end Engineer
Online Stores & E-commerceI worked on the Ask A Vet Shopify store, where I was responsible for frontend customization, feature implementation, and overall store optimization. The project involved modifying a custom Shopify theme, improving product pages, and implementing new UI components to support a GPS pet tracker product.
My work included:
• Customizing Shopify Liquid templates and sections
… • Adding new product page layouts and dynamic blocks
• Implementing interactive elements using JavaScript and CSS
• Optimizing mobile responsiveness and layout consistency
• Integrating third-party apps and scripts