Full Stack Developer and product builder
Real time chat, streaming, and privacy focused tools built from first commit to live users.
View My Work Get In TouchI grew up taking things apart to see how they worked. First it was game consoles and family PCs, then custom builds, network setups, and eventually my own software projects. I did not follow the straight line from computer science degree to tech job.
For years I worked in facilities and maintenance, keeping buildings and systems running while teaching myself to code on the side. When my dad got sick, I stepped away from chasing a career path and focused on taking care of him. After he passed, I made a choice: if I am going to work this hard, it will be on things I actually believe in.
I have a loud brain and a quiet ego. I care more about the product working than about being right on the first try.
Now I build modern web applications end to end. React, Next, TypeScript, Node, PostgreSQL, WebRTC, sockets, real time systems. I like complex problems and I am not afraid to rebuild something three times if it means the final version feels clean, fast, and solid. I am still the same workhorse I was in the physical world, only now the tools are different. Less wrench, more keyboard. Same mentality: show up, solve hard problems, ship.
Technologies I use to build reliable, scalable systems
Code is just the latest tool. The real skill is solving problems and not quitting.
Building products that prioritize privacy, performance, and user empowerment
I treat every project like I am the one who has to live with it in production.
A privacy-first social video platform that blends short video, long video, and Discord-style chat. Realtime voice, rooms, and creator tools. Goal is fair creator compensation and strong parental controls.
Modern model room with realtime chat, tipping, gifts, token balance, fullscreen UX, and sleek admin dashboard. Legal monitor with brand violation feed, geo-IP heatmaps, exportable evidence logs, and alerting.
Small teaching portal with custom diagrams and lesson plans, built for clarity and speed.
Multi-stream wall with auto-refreshing thumbnails, cache busting, and admin controls.
Instagram-style social media platform with horizontal stories bar, photo/video feed, explore page with masonry grid, and real-time interactions. Built with GJYL branding featuring purple/pink gradients and smooth animations.
Stunning travel expedition showcase featuring destinations like Iceland, Patagonia, and the Swiss Alps. Immersive full-screen hero, glassmorphism cards, smooth animations, and comprehensive adventure planning with safety protocols.
I was the kid people called when their computer died or the Wi Fi would not cooperate. No one gave it a title then, but it was early tech support, hardware builds, and troubleshooting for anyone around me.
Instead of going straight into software, I spent over twenty years in the real world: facilities, maintenance, operations. That meant long days, real deadlines, and zero room for excuses. Systems either worked or they did not.
During that time I kept coding in the background. Small tools, scripts, prototypes, late night experiments. When my dad got sick, I put everything else on hold and focused on family. After he was gone, I made a decision: I would take that same work ethic and apply it to building products.
Now I design and ship full stack applications, from real time social platforms like GJYL to advanced dashboards and streaming tools. I think like an operator and build like a founder. I care about reliability, privacy, and making sure the experience feels effortless to the people using it.
I do not just stack features. I think in terms of the full experience: who is using this, what they actually need, and how it should feel from first load to daily use.
I work in high intensity sprints. When I lock onto a problem, I stay with it until it is solved, refined, and ready for real users. That means rapid iteration, a lot of experimentation, and visible progress, not endless planning.
From UI and animations to API design, database schema, sockets, and deployments, I am comfortable owning the whole stack. If something breaks, I track it down.
Years of hands on work in facilities taught me to stay calm under pressure and be brutally practical. I do not baby ideas. I stress test them, cut what does not work, and keep what performs.
I care about what happens to user data and how fast the app responds. I design with privacy in mind and tune for speed so things feel instant, not sluggish.
I am available for contract and freelance work.
If you need a developer who can think like a founder, work like an operator, and ship like a full stack engineer, reach out.
Send a summary of what you are building and where you are stuck. I will tell you honestly whether I am a fit.
📍 Based in San Jose, CA • Available for freelance and contract work