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Custom Shopify & Craft CMS websites built for growth.

18+ years shipping efficient storefronts and content sites. Specializing in clean builds, thoughtful integrations, and ongoing care so your team can move faster.

  • Shopify & Craft specialist
  • Clean, maintainable code
  • Performance & accessibility
  • Ongoing support & care
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Ian Kullhem

Web Developer - Shopify & Craft CMS

Services custom tailored to your business needs

Specializing in Shopify & Craft CMS for businesses of any size.

E-Commerce Development
Shopify and Craft Commerce for reliable storefronts. Theme builds and sections, POS support, product management, and app integrations, with the option to pair Shopify checkout with Craft CMS for rich content pages.
Custom CMS Websites
A modern Craft CMS setup with reusable components, clear authoring, and strong performance so content stays fresh without developer bottlenecks.
Content Migrations
Move products and content from your old platform with care. I plan mappings, run test imports, preserve redirects and SEO value, and validate data before launch.
Flexible Design
With options for any budget, I can ensure you have a great looking modern website from either an existing template or a custom design.

Bonus: Combine Shopify with Craft CMS for best-in-class E-Commerce with robust content management.

Details

Résumé

Senior web developer specializing in Shopify and Craft CMS builds, custom integrations, and maintainable systems.

Technical Skills

  • Languages: HTML5, CSS3, Liquid, PHP, JavaScript
  • CMS/Platforms: Shopify, Craft CMS, ExpressionEngine, WordPress
  • Frameworks/Tools: Tailwind CSS, Bootstrap, Algolia, Git, Affinity, Photoshop, Illustrator
  • DevOps/Infra: Ubuntu, Nginx, MySQL, DigitalOcean, Cloudways, Google Workspace
  • POS/Business Tools: Shopify POS, Square, Homebase, Asana, ActiveCollab, Jira

Freelance Web Developer — Bear Website Solutions

Sep 2021 – Present • Remote (USA)

  • Develop custom websites using Shopify and Craft CMS for small businesses and vendors.
  • Set up and support Shopify POS systems for in-person retail, including training and troubleshooting.
  • Provide ongoing development support and technical consulting for growing businesses.
  • Manage projects and client communication.

CTO / Lead Developer — Unleaded Software (Unleaded Group / Unleaded.Digital)

Apr 2007 – Dec 2022 • Denver, CO (Remote/Hybrid)

  • Guided the company’s evolution from Flash-based development to modern HTML5/CSS3 standards.
  • Spearheaded the adoption of ExpressionEngine, Magento, Shopify, and Craft CMS as core platforms.
  • Engineered custom integrations between Magento and ExpressionEngine, and later Shopify with Craft CMS.
  • Migrated infrastructure from Windows Server/IIS to Ubuntu/Nginx/PHP/MySQL hosted via DigitalOcean.
  • Directed internal development workflows and collaborated with offshore dev teams for overflow support and quality control.
  • Oversaw multiple project management transitions, including the migration to and training on ActiveCollab, Jira, and Asana.
  • Maintained direct client relationships, led complex builds, and assisted in team onboarding and technical mentorship.
  • Implemented advanced features such as Algolia search and MLS data synchronization via custom utilities.

Co-Owner / Ops & Web — Mile-Hi Sweets & Treats

Mid-2022 – Apr 2025 • Denver, CO

  • Co-founded and ran a freeze-dried candy business with online and in-person retail operations.
  • Built and managed Shopify site, migrated in-person sales from Square to Shopify POS.
  • Created a custom Craft CMS utility to generate and print product labels.
  • Handled branding, packaging design, marketing materials, and event signage.
  • Oversaw tech stack implementation including Homebase for scheduling/payroll.
  • Assisted with production, fulfillment, and retail/event sales.

Web Content / Email — eToys Direct (KB Toys)

2005 – Apr 2007 • Denver, CO

  • Maintained and updated the KBToys website, including promotional content, homepage graphics, and weekly campaign rollouts.
  • Created newsletters and graphic updates for the KBToys e-commerce brand under the eToys umbrella.
  • Collaborated with marketing teams to implement seasonal and sales-driven visual content strategies.

Education

High School Diploma • Self-taught developer with 18+ years professional experience.

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Selected Work

Showcase of my recent projects, as well as featured highlights.

RA Marketplace

Craft CMS Craft Commerce E-Commerce Bootstrap Custom Theme Marketplace Algolia Search

Craft CMS & Craft Commerce site as a vendor marketplace, allowing different sellers to register to sell Rhonda Allison products. Each vendor receives their own storefront. Unique cart and checkout for each vendor. Orders are linked to a vendor for reimbursement/commission payouts. Custom plugin developed to manage order details and commission for each order sent to NetSuite, as well as receive shipping details from NetSuite. Commissions can be configured globally, per vendor, and per product. Vendors can be assigned specific product lines they're allowed to sell. 

Work performed at Unleaded.Digital
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Skin Treatment

Shopify Craft CMS Custom Theme E-Commerce Algolia Search

Fully custom Shopify 2.0 Theme integrated with Craft CMS for advanced content pages. Algolia Search is utilized for filtering on collection pages and advanced search.

Work performed at Unleaded.Digital
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Mile-Hi Sweets and Treats

Shopify E-Commerce Point of Sale Rewards Subscriptions

Shopify website. Integrates with subscriptions, Shopify POS for in person sales at retail location and popup markets. Custom options for build-your-own party tray. Customer Rewards and Reviews.

Work performed at Bear Website Solutions
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Concentric Fire Protection Services

Craft CMS Bootstrap

Small Craft CMS website utilizing an existing HTML template to reduce costs. Flexible content pages allow utilizing different content blocks to create unique pages as needed.

Work performed at Bear Website Solutions
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Senior Directory

Craft CMS Custom Theme Google Maps

Built on Craft CMS, this directory listing site compiles resources for Seniors and organizes them by city and category.

Work performed at Unleaded.Digital
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Credere Organics

Square E-Commerce

Square Website. Helped update the look to better match their brand and provide some additional content pages and downloadable resource guides. Worked within the limitations of Square’s website platform.

Work performed at Bear Website Solutions
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Anchor Land Acquisitions

Craft CMS Bootstrap

Small Craft CMS website utilizing an existing HTML template to reduce costs. Flexible content pages allow utilizing different content blocks to create unique pages as needed.

Work performed at Bear Website Solutions
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Colorado Convention Center

Craft CMS Multi-Site Custom Theme Bootstrap Algolia Search

Multi-site Craft CMS marketing site with shared event calendar across both sites. Includes advanced search by Algolia. Custom design built on Bootstrap 5.

Work performed at Unleaded.Digital
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Years Experience
18+
Sites Launched
100+
Typical Build Window
4-8 weeks
Stack Specialties
Shopify
Craft CMS

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