Caplans

Project Information

Caplan’s is a premium appliance store in Toronto, Canada, specializing in high-end kitchen and home appliances. With over 80 years of experience, Caplan’s offers a curated selection of brands like Miele, Bosch, KitchenAid, Sub-Zero, and Wolf, providing expert guidance, personalized service, and exclusive promotions.
Their showroom features designer kitchen galleries, an outlet store, and a dedicated Miele Gallery, where customers can explore appliances in a live kitchen setting

Website:

https://www.caplans.ca/

Technologies:

.NET .netcore Bootstrap C# Mirosoft IIS MySQL PHP RabbitMQ REST Service Windows Service WooCommerce WordPress WP Plugin WP Theme

My Role & Contributions

Solution Architect & Software Developer – Caplans.ca As a Solution Architect and Software Developer for Caplans.ca, I played a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining a robust e-commerce platform that seamlessly integrates business operations with modern digital solutions. My contributions encompassed backend architecture, API integrations, automated data processing, and WooCommerce customization, ensuring an optimized shopping experience.   Solution Architecture Responsibilities Infrastructure & System Optimization
  • Designed and maintained a scalable architecture leveraging Microsoft IIS for high availability and performance.
  • Developed RESTful APIs using .NET Core, enabling smooth communication between backend services and e-commerce functionalities.
  • Managed database architecture with MySQL, ensuring efficient data retrieval and storage for product catalogs and customer orders.
  • Implemented Windows Services for background task processing, enhancing system automation and efficiency.
  • Ensured secure authentication protocols and optimized performance for a seamless user experience.
RabbitMQ for Asynchronous Processing
  • Integrated RabbitMQ for real-time, event-driven messaging between services, improving responsiveness and system scalability.
  • Managed order updates, inventory synchronization, and customer notifications through queued message processing.
  Software Development Responsibilities WooCommerce API Integration & Product Management
  • Developed a Windows Service that automatically integrates data from the RWS system to WooCommerce API, ensuring up-to-date product listings and inventory tracking.
  • Built custom WooCommerce plugins to streamline operations, including automated product syncing, order processing, and promotional updates.
  • Developed dynamic pricing models and product customization features using WordPress & WooCommerce.
Frontend Development & UI Enhancements
  • Designed and implemented Bootstrap-based layouts, ensuring responsive and modern UI/UX design.
  • Built custom WordPress themes that align with Caplan’s brand identity and enhance the shopping experience.
  • Optimized website speed and accessibility for better engagement and conversion rates.
E-Commerce & Customer Experience Enhancements
  • Developed custom search functionalities and dynamic filtering systems to improve product discoverability.
  • Integrated secure payment gateways, ensuring smooth and safe transactions.
  • Enhanced customer engagement with automated email workflows and order tracking features.
  Impact & Achievements
  • Implemented a fully automated product integration system, reducing manual workload and improving inventory accuracy.
  • Optimized Caplans.ca’s WooCommerce platform, ensuring seamless order processing and customer interactions.
  • Improved site performance and reliability through efficient database queries and system automation.