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Bearerine

I had the opportunity to work on an exciting web project recently, creating a blog website using Ghost CMS. The website can be accessed through the link above. The client requested a theme that would showcase their content in the best possible way. I took on the task of enhancing and adapting a pre-existing theme to meet the client's needs. The project didn't require any particular framework, but the theme used Handlebars as a templating system with styles written in SCSS and Javascript bundled up in a few files before uploading the project to the Ghost platform.

Role
Software engineering
Period
2023–2025
Stack
Ghost · Handlebars · SCSS · Stripe · Linux

https://bearerine.com

Delivered a complete end-to-end blog platform solution using Ghost CMS, encompassing theme development, infrastructure setup, payment integration, and ongoing technical support. This project demonstrates comprehensive frontend development capabilities alongside backend and DevOps integration skills.

Project scope and deliverables:

Theme Development

  • Customized and enhanced existing Ghost theme using Handlebars templating
  • SCSS-based styling architecture for maintainable design system
  • JavaScript optimization and bundling for performance
  • Responsive design implementation across all device types

Infrastructure & Operations

  • Complete hosting environment configuration and deployment
  • Security hardening and performance optimization
  • SSL certificate management and CDN integration
  • Monitoring and maintenance protocols

Payment Integration

  • Stripe payment gateway implementation
  • Subscription management and billing workflows
  • Revenue operations setup for content monetization

Client Success

  • Comprehensive technical documentation and training
  • Ongoing maintenance and support services
  • Platform evolution and feature enhancement as needed

This project exemplifies a full-service approach to web development, enabling the client to focus entirely on content creation while all technical operations are professionally managed.

Mihnea Ionita 2026 · Software Engineer