💫 Kia ora! I'm Celesse Taplin
Junior Full Stack Developer | Practical problem-solver | Creatively hands-on

I thrive under pressure, I love tough bugs, and I believe the best software is built through collaboration and curiosity. I recently led a full solo restoration of the legacy WordPress site for Fo Guang Shan NZ recovering broken architecture, restoring media via FTP, and designing a clean, scalable frontend with modular CSS.

🔧 Tech Stack: React · Node.js · MongoDB · Express · REST APIs · WordPress (Block Editor + PHP)
🧠 Learning more about AI integrations like OpenAI & Custom Vision
👩‍💻 Currently wrapping a solo rebuild for FGS NZ—custom CPTs, shortcode logic, scoped CSS, and full QA documentation
🌱 Passionate about clean design, maintainable architecture, and collaborative development

🌟 Values I Bring
Manaakitanga | Care for users and collaborators
Whanaungatanga | Strong relationships and team spirit
Kotahitanga | Working with unity toward shared goals

📫 Let’s connect: LinkedIn |