The Story Behind My Work
About Me.

Jomar in his workspace

From Curiosity
to Craft

My journey into web development began with simple curiosity, wanting to understand how websites work and how they could be built better.

Over time, that curiosity grew into a craft. I spent several years working with Laravel, building backend systems and APIs, which gave me a strong foundation in application architecture and clean development practices.

As my experience grew, my focus gradually shifted toward WordPress development, where I discovered the balance between flexibility, performance, and real-world usability for businesses.

Today, I specialize in building custom WordPress solutions, including custom themes, plugins, and modern site architectures. I regularly work with tools like Bricks Builder, Elementor, TimberWP + ACF Pro, Kadence Blocks, and Etch Builder, creating websites that are flexible, scalable, and built to perform.

For me, development is not just about writing code, it’s about building digital experiences that are reliable, maintainable, and genuinely useful for the people who depend on them.

My Philosophy

“Skills may grow and technologies may change, but wisdom is what gives work its true value. I believe in building digital experiences with care and integrity, remembering that whatever we do, we should do it wholeheartedly as if serving a greater purpose.”– Inspired by Colossians 3:23

120+
Projects Done
9+
Years Experience

Life Beyond Code.

Outside of development, my greatest blessings are my family. I’m grateful for my beautiful wife, who supports and encourages me through life’s journey, and for my son, who constantly reminds me what truly matters. Being a husband and a father has shaped the way I look at life, responsibility, and the future I’m building.

I enjoy spending time with them, whether it’s simple moments at home, relaxing, or just being present with the people I love. Our dog Baxter, a loyal Doberman, is also part of the family and acts like a natural protector. He’s gentle with us but always alert, making sure our home feels safe.

During my free time, I also enjoy watching anime and Asian animation, especially isekai, donghua, and manhwa-inspired stories. Some of the series I like include Swallowed Star and Soul Land. I usually only watch when I have a bit of free time, often about an hour, just to relax and unwind.

My faith is also a central part of my life. Sundays are a day I dedicate to the Lord, a time for worship, reflection, and gratitude. That rhythm keeps my perspective grounded and reminds me that the work we do should always be done with integrity and purpose.

Jomar in a moment of reflection
GRACE
PURPOSE

Milestones & History

The path that led me to where I am today.

Lead Developer

Redev

Aug 2024 - Mar 2026

Led development of custom WordPress themes using ACF Blocks, Timber, and Tailwind CSS. Built custom plugins and Gutenberg blocks while translating Figma designs into responsive Elementor & Bricks Builder websites.
Contributed to WordPress 6.8 core testing and recognized as a contributor on the official WordPress release post.

Web Developer

Redev

Jul 2023 - Jul 2024

Maintained and refactored Laravel Nova + Vue 3 systems while developing custom WordPress themes and Gutenberg plugins.

Full-stack Web Developer

Ghost Sherpa

Dec 2020 - Apr 2023

Developed custom WordPress themes using Timber, Twig, and Tailwind. Built advanced property listing plugins and financial calculators using PHP and Vue.js. Also implemented a headless CMS using WordPress and Gatsby.

Full-stack Web Developer

eFox Solutions

Feb 2016 - Feb 2023

Built an internal CRM system using Laravel and Vue.js. Managed company websites using OctoberCMS and developed custom WordPress sites and book production calculators.

Web Developer

TimeRiver Design Inc.

Mar 2015 - Feb 2016

Worked with a Japanese IT consultancy building web and mobile applications for Japanese clients.

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