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About
DEVELOPER STATS
OPEN FOR WORK
Kayla Wiest
Web Developer
Contact
Ontario, Canada
SKILLS & TOOLS
- WordPress
- Elementor
- WPBakery
- WooCommerce
- MCP Development
- Claude
- ChatGPT
- WCAG 2.2 AA / AODA
- PHP
- HTML5
- CSS3
- JavaScript
- jQuery
- Ajax
- Figma
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
Training & Certifications
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) Training · Government of Canada
Education
Computer Programming (Co-Op) · Georgian College · 2017
Digital Arts And New Media Program · Selkrik College · 2010
Availability
OPEN FOR WORK
Kayla Wiest
Web Developer
At A Glance
10+
Years_Developing
65+
Projects
7
Agency_Years
Summary
WordPress developer with 10+ years of experience building custom themes, plugins, and WooCommerce stores, including several years in an agency environment. Experienced in taking projects from discovery and design hand-off through development, launch, and ongoing support. Builds accessible sites (WCAG 2.2 AA / AODA) and integrates AI tooling, including MCP development, into modern WordPress workflows.
Experience
Treefrog Inc. (acquired Larche Agency in Feb 2025) 2025 - 2026
Web Developer · Agency
Lead front-end developer for custom WordPress client sites, collaborating with designers, project managers, and back-end developers to deliver optimized, secure, accessible websites from design hand-off through launch and ongoing maintenance.
- Led front-end development on client websites, translating Figma designs into pixel-accurate, responsive WordPress themes and templates
- Built, operated, and maintained custom WordPress sites with a focus on performance, security, and a smooth user experience
- Researched and adopted WordPress standards and modern tooling, including block editor patterns and package-based workflows, to improve consistency and speed up delivery
- Explored and prototype MCP integrations and AI-assisted workflows to streamline development and open up new service offerings for clients
- Ensured accessibility compliance (WCAG 2.2 AA / AODA) across builds
Larche 2017 - 2025
Lead Developer · Agency
Responsible for the development, operation, and maintenance of client websites with a focus on creating custom solutions within a WordPress environment. My role involved building and customizing themes and plugins, optimizing website performance and security, and ensuring seamless user experiences. I collaborated closely with designers, project managers, and other developers to deliver responsive, visually appealing, and functional websites tailored to meet client requirements. Additionally, I handled regular updates, troubleshooting, and website migrations while staying current with industry trends and best practices to ensure high-quality digital solutions.
Freelance 2016 - Present
Web Developer · Various Clients
Work with various clientele from personal hobbyist to consulting agencies with their online presence. Responsibilities include brand development, online content management, design & develop websites, Search Engine Optimizations (SEO), maintaining & restoring WordPress websites.
Co-op 2016 - 2017
Georgian College & SME Strategy Inc
Completed college co-op placements involving web development, IT support, and graphic design. Responsibilities included website design, development, maintenance, and deployment; troubleshooting hardware, software, and network systems; creating digital advertisements and graphic assets; documenting technical procedures; maintaining technology inventories; and recommending improvements to existing systems, website functionality, and visual branding.
Open for Work