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Thibault Rolando PHP, Wordpress & React Lover

13+ years of experience in fullstack web development and technical project management.
From London to Aix-en-Provence by Shanghai, I have collaborated with
Adidas, British Airways, Hitachi, Experian, DHL and many more.

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Thibault does a great job of picking things up and working with a team, but can also crack on with tasks without much oversight. Will definitely be working with him again.

Kieren Bennett, Havas People

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Adidas British Airways Bombardier BT Cadbury CFL DHL Disney Experian Gther Havas People Hitachi Kia Land Rover Oakley Reebok Solimut
01 — Profile

Who am I?

Web consultant and Fullstack Developer and technical project manager with over 13 years of experience, I have worked across England, France and China in demanding environments — creative agencies, startups, enterprise clients and institutional projects. I adapt to the needs of the business and can contribute at every stage of a project: from technical scoping through to production launch.

PHP & WordPress specialist (Bedrock/Sage architecture, custom Gutenberg blocks, complex plugins, WooCommerce), Laravel, Symfony and React.js for interactive applications.

My edge: a UX design background that allows me to understand both the business objectives and the technical constraints.

My track record: managing projects end to end — from audit to delivery — with the rigour of an agency and the flexibility of a freelancer.

My company Le Grand Digital offers a comprehensive suite of services:
Development — Managed Hosting — Technical SEO — UX Design — Training & Strategic Consulting.

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Areas of expertise
Finance & Insurance Transport & Mobility Healthcare FMCG & Consumer Goods Tech & SaaS Media & Publishing Sport & Lifestyle Logistics & Industry Events & Institutions Marketing & Digital Agencies
🇫🇷FrançaisNative
🇬🇧EnglishBilingual
🇪🇸EspañolProficient
🇨🇳中文Basic
02 — Services

What I offer

A full suite of services or à la carte — choose what fits your needs.

PHP & WordPress Development & Lead Tech
WordPress has been my playground for 13+ years. I build bespoke themes using Bedrock/Sage architecture, advanced Gutenberg blocks, complex business plugins, WooCommerce stores and multilingual multisite setups. I also design headless WordPress architectures and REST API integrations to connect your applications, third-party services or modern frontends (React, Next.js, etc.). Every project is built for performance, security and maintainability — clean code you can evolve independently.
WordPressBedrockSageGutenbergWooCommercePlugin DevHeadlessACF
React.js & Frontend
I have designed and built React.js interfaces for international brands including Cadbury, Bombardier, British Airways, LegalZoom, DHL and Disney. On every project, I combine visual ambition with technical rigour, using modern stacks such as TypeScript, Next.js and Vite. Performance, accessibility, maintainability, refined animations and fluid micro-interactions: I craft premium front-end experiences that are as efficient as they are enjoyable to use.
React.jsTypeScriptJavascript ES6jQueryNext.jsGSAPViteTailwindBootstrapSASS/CSS
Consulting & Technical Audit
Need an expert perspective to scope a project or unblock a situation? I step in as a senior developer and technical consultant to help choose technologies, define architecture and clarify specifications. Experienced in working with cross-functional teams, I bridge the communication gap between developers, design and marketing to align technical decisions with product goals. I also carry out code reviews, technical audits and support teams in adopting best practices.
ArchitectureAgileLead DevMentoringFractional CTO
SEO & Performance
A slow or poorly indexed site means lost revenue. I carry out technical SEO audits (crawl, tags, internal linking, structured data), security and accessibility checks. On the performance side, I analyse Core Web Vitals, asset loading, JavaScript and caching strategies to identify bottlenecks. The deliverable: a clear, prioritised roadmap with concrete actions and performance tracking.
Technical SEOCore Web VitalsScreaming FrogGSCAccessibility
Integrations & APIs
Your business tools need to talk to each other. I connect WordPress, React, Laravel or Symfony to any third-party service via REST API, GraphQL or webhooks: Salesforce, Mailjet, Zoom, Yousign, Dialog Insight, Dynamics 365, Stripe, Google Maps, and many more. Every integration is documented and tested to guarantee production reliability.
REST APISalesforceMailjetWebhooksGraphQL
Hosting & Maintenance
I offer managed hosting tailored for WordPress: dedicated servers, SSL, daily backups, 24/7 monitoring and security updates. I also implement CI/CD pipelines to automate deployments, reduce human error and ship faster — with complete peace of mind.
DevOpsCI/CDWP HostingSSLMonitoring
03 — Skills

My skill set

A solid stack built on 13+ years of real-world projects. I always choose the technology best suited to the project, not the most fashionable one.

My core strengths: PHP (Laravel, Symfony), WordPress and React.js for interactive applications.

WordPress Ecosystem
WordPressBedrock & SageGutenberg Blocks WooCommerceACFRoots / Timber Plugin DevMultisite / MultilingualREST APIHeadless
Frontend
React.jsTypeScriptJavaScript ES6+ SASS / CSSAngularNext.js Handlebars / BladejQueryTailwindBootstrap
Backend & APIs
PHP / Laravel / SymfonySQL / MySQLNode.jsREST API GraphQLSalesforce APIMailjet Zoom APIYousignDevOps
Tools & Methods
Figma / SketchAdobe SuiteJira / Confluence Agile / ScrumSEOVite / WebpackGit
04 — Projects

My Projects

05 — Experience

My journey

2017 — Present
Freelance
Le Grand Digital / Freelance
Fullstack Developer & Consultant
Since 2017, I have led long-term engagements for digital agencies and direct clients across France and the United Kingdom. My scope is broad: PHP advanced WordPress development (Bedrock, Sage, Gutenberg, WooCommerce), Laravel, Symfony and React.js applications, complex API integrations, architectural consulting and technical leadership. I also support clients with managed hosting, technical SEO and in-house team training. Notable clients: Solimut Mutuelle, VCCP/Cadbury, Hitachi, Experian, Radancy, DHL, Kia, Gther, LegalZoom.
WordPressReact.jsPHP/LaravelDevOpsLead TechSEO
2018
Training
React JS Academy — Lisbon
Advanced Bootcamp · Redux · GraphQL
Intensive one-week training in Lisbon entirely focused on React.js, Redux and GraphQL. Direct mentoring from Kyle Simpson (author of the "You Don't Know JS" series) and participation in a hackathon. An investment in technical excellence that directly enriched my most demanding React.js engagements.
React.jsReduxGraphQLKyle Simpson
2015 — 2023
Long-term
CFL Flooring
Technical project manager — All Brands
Long-term engagement as the technical project manager for all brands within the CFL Flooring group. Without an in-house tech team, I held a central role across all digital decisions: technology choices, architecture, supplier coordination and project delivery. Development of several bespoke WordPress sites (full themes and plugins, multilingual), React.js and Laravel web applications, as well as iOS and Android mobile applications. Management of a team comprising a designer, three developers, two interns and a DevOps engineer. Definition and execution of SEO strategy and SEM campaigns. Creation and administration of servers. Significant improvement in the online visibility of seven group brands.
WordPressReact.jsLaravelSEO/SEMLead DevManagementDevOps
2015 — 2017
London
four23 Studio
Front-End Developer
Embedded within the team of this acclaimed London creative agency, I delivered front-end development for high-profile digital campaigns for global brands. Lead developer on Adidas, Reebok, UFC, JD Sports and Oakley projects. Agile/Scrum environment, daily collaboration with design and motion teams. Technologies: WordPress, Squarespace, React.js, Node.js, GSAP, SASS.
ReactAngularNode.jsAdidasReebokGSAP
2014 — 2015
London
The Color Company
Front-End Developer & Web Designer
First agency role in London following my degree at UAL. Responsible for frontend development, UI design and SEO for clients in the UK press and media sector: Loaded Magazine, The Irish Post, Loot. Development of HTML email newsletters, integration of display campaigns and WordPress performance optimisation.
WordPressSEOEmail MarketingHTML/CSS
2011 — 2014
Education
University of the Arts London — London College of Communication (BA)
BA in Digital Design & Front-End Development
Higher education focused on digital design, web integration and user experience. This course in London laid the foundations of my current fullstack approach: visual attention to detail, technical rigour and a strong product-oriented mindset.
Web DesignUI/UXFront-EndLondon
2010 — 2011
Education
Raffles Design Institute — Shanghai
Foundation in Art & Digital Design
Pre-university art foundation in Shanghai, focused on graphic design, typography and visual communication. This foundation course enabled me to gain entry to the University of the Arts London (London College of Communication) and established the basis of my visual sensibility and creative approach.
Graphic DesignTypographyArt & DesignShanghai
2007 — 2009
Education
Montpellier Business School
Management & Business Studies
First year at business school in Montpellier before redirecting my career towards my passion for design and web development. An experience that gave me a solid business culture, an understanding of commercial challenges and the ability to communicate with non-technical stakeholders — all invaluable assets in my daily consulting and lead tech engagements.
ManagementBusinessMontpellier
2007
Education
Lycée Marie-Madeleine Fourcade — France
Baccalauréat
French Baccalauréat ES at Lycée Marie-Madeleine Fourcade.
BaccalauréatGardanne
07 — Contact
Let's work
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Available for freelance gigs: WordPress development, React.js, technical consulting, lead dev, audit… Response within 24 hours.