Joshua Tesch

Building Modern Web Experiences

Full-stack web developer specializing in WordPress, headless CMS, and modern JavaScript — now building AI-powered automation tools and MCP servers.

About Me

Joshua Tesch

Full-stack web developer with hands-on experience building modern web applications across WordPress, headless CMS, and eCommerce platforms — now extending that work into AI-powered automation.

Skilled in Next.js, React, Headless WordPress, PHP, JavaScript, and Python, with growing depth in MCP servers, multi-LLM pipelines, and AI-driven tooling on top of strong UX/UI and performance fundamentals.

Regularly contributes recommendations around layout, content structure, and technical improvements to support usability, page speed, and conversion goals while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Highlights

Modern Stack

React, Next.js, TypeScript, Tailwind, Python

AI & Automation

MCP servers, multi-LLM pipelines, OpenAI · Gemini · Claude APIs

Performance Focused

Core Web Vitals, WCAG accessibility, programmatic SEO at scale

Skills & Expertise

Frontend Development

React•Next.js•TypeScript•JavaScript (ES6+)•HTML5•Tailwind CSS•SCSS•Bootstrap

CMS & E-Commerce

WordPress•Headless WordPress•Shopify (Liquid)•Strapi•WooCommerce•Advanced Custom Fields•Elementor•Gutenberg

Performance & Optimization

Page Speed Optimization•Core Web Vitals•Accessibility (WCAG)•SEO Best Practices•Responsive Design•UX/UI Best Practices

AI & Automation

Claude API•OpenAI API (GPT-4o)•Google Gemini API•Model Context Protocol (MCP)•Multi-LLM Orchestration•Python 3

Tools & Technologies

Git Version Control•Docker•Node.js•PHP•Python•AWS (EC2, S3)•Vercel•Figma•Adobe XD

Featured Projects

wp-expert MCP Server

A 25-tool Model Context Protocol server exposing full WordPress site management to AI assistants. Features dual-site routing, write confirmation gate, dynamic REST resolution, and a self-refreshing schema system.

Node.js•MCP SDK•WordPress REST API

Autonomous SEO Audit Pipeline

End-to-end weekly SEO audit system that orchestrates rankings, keyword data, multi-LLM brand visibility tracking, and site health scoring — then publishes a rendered dashboard to WordPress automatically. One CLI command, zero manual steps.

Python•OpenAI API•Gemini API•Claude API•DataForSEO•Firecrawl
The Piped Peony

The Piped Peony

Full-stack e-commerce web application using Next.js and TypeScript, styled with Tailwind CSS and powered by a Strapi headless CMS. Implemented modular components and API-driven content with focus on UI patterns, accessibility, and performance improvements.

Next.js•TypeScript•Strapi•Tailwind CSS•Headless CMS
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Modern Metals

Modern Metals

Custom WordPress theme using Elementor and Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), creating flexible, reusable templates and a fully client-editable content system. Contributed UX and layout recommendations to improve content clarity, responsiveness, and overall site performance.

WordPress•Elementor•ACF•PHP•Custom Theme
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SWAN Toilets

SWAN Toilets

Custom WordPress eCommerce site using Elementor and WooCommerce. Implemented reusable templates, optimized product layouts, and contributed UX recommendations to improve product discovery and conversion flow.

WordPress•WooCommerce•Elementor•E-Commerce
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Forevering Jewelry

Forevering Jewelry

Custom Shopify eCommerce site using Liquid, delivering a responsive, conversion-focused storefront. Implemented reusable theme components and contributed UX improvements to product presentation and checkout flow.

Shopify•Liquid•E-Commerce•Responsive Design
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Celebree School

Celebree School

Custom WordPress theme using Elementor and ACF for a national brand. Built reusable templates and a client-editable content system while contributing UX and performance improvements to support accessibility and consistent branding across locations.

WordPress•Elementor•ACF•Enterprise•Multi-location
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Experience

Feb 2026 – Present

Reading Horizons

Web Developer — AI Tooling & WordPress Engineering · Full-time, In-house

  • •Built wp-expert, a 25-tool MCP server for AI-driven WordPress management
  • •Architected a fully autonomous Python SEO audit pipeline replacing manual analyst workflows
  • •Resolved 1,308 missing image alt texts, 124 meta descriptions, and 196 title overrides programmatically
  • •Reduced CSS bundle 84% (696 KB → 112 KB); eliminated primary TBT source; implemented LCP preload
  • •Built 5 custom Gutenberg blocks and CPTs from scratch
  • •Implemented security hardening: login gating, XML-RPC disable, AJAX nonce validation
2025 – Present

STRS Development

Web Developer

  • •Collaborated on scalable, production-ready web applications
  • •Participated in discussions around usability and performance
  • •Implemented features and UI updates
2024 – 2026

Omni Creative

Web Developer / Contractor

  • •Developed custom WordPress and Shopify sites
  • •Built modular templates and reusable components
  • •Contributed feedback on layout structure and performance
2022 – 2026

9th South Digital

Contractor

  • •Building modern web applications across WordPress, headless CMS, and eCommerce platforms
  • •Contributing UX and performance recommendations to client projects
  • •Developing custom themes and reusable components

Get In Touch

Let's Connect

I'm always interested in hearing about new projects and opportunities. Whether you have a question or just want to say hi, feel free to reach out!