Work History
The full timeline — from freelance to founder.
- Founder / CEORemote
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Founded BuildFast Labs to help startups and growing teams ship production-ready software at the speed modern markets demand. After years of architecting AI-powered platforms, leading engineering teams, and building full-stack systems from zero to scale, I started BuildFast Labs to bring that same velocity and engineering rigor to founders who can't afford to move slow.
At BuildFast Labs, we partner with startups, SMBs, and product teams to design, build, and ship AI-first web and mobile applications — from MVPs to full production platforms. We treat every engagement like our own product: clean architecture, real-time capabilities, AI-native workflows, and a relentless focus on shipping.
- Set company vision, technical direction, and go-to-market strategy.
- Lead client engagements end-to-end — from product discovery to architecture to delivery.
- Drive our AI-first engineering practice across web, mobile, and backend systems.
- Build and mentor a team of engineers, designers, and product thinkers.
- Partner directly with founders and operators to turn ideas into shipped products.
Next.jsReact NativeTailwindCSSSupabaseOpenAIAI-FirstArchitectureProduct Strategy - Senior Software EngineerKeep It Simple · Full-timeGrove City, OH · Remote
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Leading the design and development of AI-powered fitness management systems using React.js, Express.js, Prisma/MySQL, and OpenAI APIs. Spearheaded the Command Center project — a modern, full-stack dashboard that helps fitness professionals manage clients, sync data with Trainerize, and deliver real-time, AI-assisted workout recommendations.
- Architected scalable backend services using Express.js + Prisma ORM, handling real-time messaging, Trainerize webhooks, and AI-driven responses.
- Developed an interactive frontend with React.js (Vite) and TailwindCSS, ensuring a responsive, mobile-first design optimized for performance and usability.
- Integrated OpenAI GPT-4o-mini to generate personalized workout plans and contextual AI chat features for fitness coaches.
- Implemented real-time synchronization using WebSocket and webhook systems, providing instant updates for client and message data.
- Designed and managed robust MySQL database schemas to efficiently store client data, chat logs, and AI templates.
- Optimized development workflow through a clean CI/CD pipeline, cost-efficient infrastructure, and modular feature deployment.
- Collaborated closely with product stakeholders to align technical decisions with business goals, ensuring scalable, maintainable, and impactful delivery.
Next.jsTailwindCSSSupabaseVercelPostgreSQLOpenAIGeminiArchitectureCI/CD - Lead Software EngineerSOS - Smart Outsourcing SolutionBGC, Taguig, PH · Remote
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I defined company-wide technical direction for AI-first SEO, ensuring our website and content are fully discoverable across AI models like ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and Perplexity. My work bridges technical SEO, content strategy, and AI-first web optimization, making our brand visible in the future of search.
Beyond optimization, I lead our technical team to bring these strategies to life—whether through content frameworks, structured data implementation, or custom solutions. I also drive the development of our in-house WordPress Plugin, designed to automate and scale AI SEO best practices for our company.
- Co-Founder & Chief Technology OfficerCraftora · Part-timeManila, NCR, PH · Remote
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Chief Technology Officer at Craftora, a dynamic and innovative startup committed to solving real-world challenges with cutting-edge software solutions. At Craftora, we believe in harnessing the power of technology to make a tangible difference in people's lives.
NextJSTailwindCSSSupabaseVercelPostgreSQLArchitectureProject Management - Software EngineerQVantage · Full-timeSingapore · Remote
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Developed advanced AI-driven bots using Python and built RESTful APIs, with a focus on automating complex tasks, delivering exceptional customer support, and enhancing user engagement.
Adept at creating robust, secure, and well-documented APIs enabling seamless communication and data exchange between diverse applications. Collaborated across functions to deliver user-centric products aligned with business goals.
PythonFlaskSeleniumHuggingFaceSupabasePostgreSQLVercelArchitecture - Full Stack DeveloperPocketDevs · InternshipMandaluyong City, PH
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Developed and designed a variety of full stack web applications, mastering best practices in software development and UI/UX design to deliver robust, scalable, and user-friendly applications.
Explored and implemented innovative solutions focusing on code quality, maintainability, and scalability, including thorough testing, debugging, and optimization.
TailwindCSSAlpine.jsLaravelLivewireFigmaArchitecture - Freelance Web DeveloperSelf-employedRemote
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Specialized in both frontend and full stack development, delivering high-quality web applications with modern technologies.
Developed responsive interfaces with React.js and Next.js, and built/maintained full stack apps integrating frontend with backend services using Firebase.
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