Thotta Sugu

Self-driven Shopify Developer with hands-on experience in theme development, Liquid customization, and performance optimization. Skilled in frontend technologies, with a strong focus on delivering clean, responsive, high-quality e-commerce solutions. Currently expanding into full-stack development with React.js, Node.js, and MongoDB, progressing toward becoming a Full Stack Developer.

SENIOR DEVELOPER – SHOPIFY DEVELOPER - MANIC MEDIA

(2022-07)

Working as a Shopify & Frontend Developer, handling multiple high-profile Shopify client projects. Responsible for theme customization, custom section development, Figma-to-Shopify conversion, and delivering optimized, brand-focused e-commerce experiences.

• Developed and customized Shopify themes using Liquid, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Built reusable sections, blocks, and dynamic theme settings to simplify content updates.
• Implemented AJAX cart features, upsell logic, and custom product bundle flows using Shopify Cart API.
• Improved storefront performance through lazy loading, Liquid loop optimization, and asset compression.
• Integrated and managed Shopify apps to extend functionality and enhance user experience.
• Managed product catalog updates using CSV, metafields, and structured data.
• Collaborated with designers, marketing teams, and clients to translate ideas into high-performing storefronts.
• Built responsive interfaces with strong focus on mobile optimization and conversion improvement.
• Delivered WordPress websites using Elementor with SEO-friendly structure.
• Performed ongoing maintenance, debugging, and performance improvement tasks.
• Implemented dynamic variant-based galleries where product images switch automatically when customers choose different colors.
• Developed custom lookbooks and interactive product galleries using Liquid and JavaScript to improve product discovery.

B.E - Electronics and Communication Engineering - SSM College of Engineering, Komarapalayam (2016 - 2020)