With 7+ years of extensive experience in full-stack development, I bring a strong mix of technical depth and practical execution to every project. I focus on building robust, scalable applications while ensuring a seamless user experience from backend to frontend.
Expertise:
๐ฑ Mobile App Development: Specialized in building high-performance apps using React Native and Expo
๐ Frontend Development: Proficient in React and Next.js, delivering clean, responsive, and interactive interfaces
๐ง Backend Development: Experienced with Node.js, Express, NestJS, and PHP for scalable and maintainable APIs
๐พ Database Management: Skilled in PostgreSQL, SQL Server, and MongoDB for efficient data modeling and performance
โ๏ธ Cloud & Infrastructure: Hands-on experience with AWS, Firebase, and Azure for secure and reliable deployments
AI-Enhanced Workflow:
I leverage modern AI tools like Claude to significantly improve development speed and code quality:
โก AI-assisted coding to accelerate feature development
๐ AI-powered PR reviews for cleaner, more maintainable code
๐ง Using AI as a โsecond engineerโ for debugging, refactoring, and edge cases
๐ Parallelizing tasks by delegating smaller, well-defined work to AI
๐ Faster iteration cycles without compromising quality
Why Work With Me?
๐ก Technical Versatility: I choose the right tools and architecture based on your specific needs
๐ฃ๏ธ Clear Communication: Consistent updates and proactive collaboration throughout the project
๐งฉ Problem Solver: I focus on practical, efficient solutions that move your product forward
If youโre looking for a developer who combines solid engineering fundamentals with modern AI-driven efficiency, I can help bring your vision to life faster and smarter.
Firebase
React
React Native
Expo.io
Next.js
NestJS
ExpressJS
MongoDB
Microsoft SQL Server
AWS Amplify
Azure DevOps
GitHub
TypeScript
Rick B.
Manila, Philippines
$56/hr
5.0
39 jobs
Many founders and business owners know the problem they want to solve, but aren't sure which technology is the right fit.
Should it be no-code? A low-code solution? A custom web application?
The wrong decision can cost months of development time, thousands of dollars, and leave you with a system that's difficult to maintain or impossible to grow.
That's where I help.
For more than 25 years, I've worked with founders, startups, researchers, manufacturers, and service businesses to turn ideas, workflows, and operational challenges into working software systems.
My longest client relationship spans more than 15 yearsโa level of trust that's earned by consistently helping businesses solve problems and adapt as their needs evolve.
I don't believe in forcing every project into the same technology stack. Sometimes Bubble is the right choice. Sometimes a low-code solution makes more sense. Sometimes a custom application is the better long-term investment. My job is to help you choose the right approach and then execute it successfully.
I help founders and business owners make better technical decisions and build software that solves real operational problems.
Some projects need a developer who can execute a well-defined specification. Other projects need someone who can help shape the solution, navigate technical tradeoffs, and make informed recommendations along the way.
If you're facing technical decisions and want an experienced partner to help you work through them, let's talk.
What I typically help clients build:
โ๏ธ MVPs and early-stage products
โ๏ธ SaaS applications
โ๏ธ Operational dashboards
โ๏ธ Client portals
โ๏ธ Internal business tools
โ๏ธ Marketplace and booking platforms
Recent examples include:
โข Helping an industrial equipment manufacturer evolve a standalone controller application into a larger operational software ecosystem used across multiple locations.
โข Helping a researcher bring an AI-supported educational platform into production so it could be tested and validated as part of a graduate thesis program.
โข Stabilizing and improving existing business systems where critical workflows, integrations, and user experiences had become blockers to growth.
Why clients work with me:
โ๏ธ 25+ years of software development experience
โ๏ธ Top Rated Upwork freelancer
โ๏ธ Published technical author
โ๏ธ Long-term client relationships measured in years, not months
โ๏ธ Experience helping clients evaluate, build, improve, and evolve software systems
Technologies I regularly work with include:
โข Bubble IO
โข SvelteKit
โข Supabase
โข Firebase
โข AI-assisted development workflows
Whether you're evaluating a new idea, improving an existing system, or trying to determine the best technical approach for your business, I'd be happy to discuss your goals and help you determine the best path forward.
Web Development
Web Application
Web Application Development
SaaS
SaaS Development
No-Code Development
No-Code Website
Bubble.io
Full-Stack Development
Node.js
Low-Code Development
Database Architecture
Roy L.
Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines
$15/hr
4.6
217 jobs
๐ป Full Stack Developer | MS Access, VBA, SQL Server, Excel, Azure, React, Firebase
๐ Professional Summary
With over 25 years of experience, I specialize in building and maintaining applications that help businesses operate more efficiently. My expertise ranges from legacy desktop systems to modern web and mobile solutions, always focused on solving real business problems through automation, scalability, and reliable support.
๐ก How I Can Help
โ Workflow Automation: Streamline operations using MS Access, Excel VBA, and SQL Server
โ Legacy System Modernization: Upgrade VB6, VB.NET, and ASP applications to modern platforms
โ Database & System Integration: Build and integrate ERP, CRM, and APIs for seamless workflows
โ Web & Mobile Development: Develop responsive applications using React, Next.js, and Firebase
โ Business Intelligence: Create dashboards and reports using Power BI for actionable insights
โ Enterprise Tools Support: Enhance productivity using Azure, SharePoint, PowerApps, and Dataverse
๐ผ What I Do Best
โ Microsoft Access Database Development (Forms, Queries, Reports)
โ VBA Automation (eliminating repetitive manual work)
โ Order Management & Inventory Systems
โ Data Cleanup, Normalization, and Optimization
โ SQL Server Integration & Backend Scaling
โ Fixing slow or broken Access databases
โ Workflow Automation for real-world business processes
๐ฅ Real Business Impact
I donโt just build databasesโI solve business problems.
Iโve worked with clients for 4+ years on long-term engagements, helping them:
Reduce manual data entry by up to 70%
Improve order processing speed
Eliminate duplicate and inconsistent data
Maintain reliable and scalable systems
โญ Client Feedback (5.0 Rating)
โRoy has been great to work with in providing a monthly service for our company. He has worked with us on several projects over the last four years. He is very knowledgeable and responsive despite the time difference.โ
โOur company has worked with Roy for 4 years on various projects. He consistently understands requirements and delivers results as expected.โ
โRoy is easy to work with and highly skilled at solving application-related issues. He quickly understood my challenges and provided effective solutions.โ
โRoy is very responsive and easy to work with. He completes projects quickly and efficiently.โ
โI had the pleasure of working with Roy on an existing Access application. His expertise, patience, and clear communication exceeded my expectations. He explained complex concepts clearly and ensured the system worked exactly as needed.โ
๐ Proven Results
โ Designed an accounting system used by 158+ active clients since 2006
โ Delivered mission-critical systems including POS, HRIS, payroll, hotel, and restaurant systems
โ Developed AQUABIZ, a water refilling business app with real-time inventory and sales tracking
๐ง Why Clients Choose Me
โ Specialized in Microsoft Access (not a generalist)
โ Strong understanding of real business workflows
โ Clear communication and dependable delivery
โ Focus on long-term, scalable solutions
โ๏ธ Typical Projects I Handle
Food / Retail Order Management Systems
Inventory Tracking Systems
CRM & Data Management Tools
Reporting Dashboards
Legacy Access System Optimization
Access + Website / API Integration
๐ฌ Letโs Work Together
If your current system is:
โ Slow
โ Manual
โ Error-prone
โ Difficult to manage
I can help you transform it into a fast, automated, and reliable system.
Letโs discuss your project ๐
Firebase
Firebase Realtime Database
Microsoft SQL Server
Database Administration
SQL Server Integration Services
Microsoft SharePoint
Microsoft SQL Server Administration
Microsoft Access Programming
Stored Procedure Development
Microsoft PowerApps
Microsoft Power BI Development
Data Segmentation
Microsoft SQL Server Programming
ERP Software
Firebase Cloud Firestore
Aivee Kei S.
Castillejos, Philippines
$15/hr
5.0
18 jobs
'The digital world inside our computers works in exact and with calculated ways', and that's the mindset I like to have whenever I do my work.
I am a full-stack web developer who takes comfort from the repetitive part of programming and finds excitement from the endless learning in this field. I enjoy building projects, solving problems, and getting things done. I see solving bugs as satisfying and adjusting paddings and margins as relaxing. I mostly work with the MERN stack but I'm very eager to learn more technologies. I worked with ASP.Net MVC Front-End for a year.
Firebase
JavaScript
ExpressJS
Redux
TypeScript
Node.js
Material UI
HTML5
React
Unity
C#
MongoDB
Electron
API
Fastify
Lizter Angelo A.
Naga, Philippines
$30/hr
5.0
5 jobs
I am a high agency developer, and have a CS degree. I'm always hungry to learn and grow.
Hereโs some of my work:
Folderly (Co-Founder): $20K MRR, Took a school project to #1 in Productivity on the App Store. 1M+ downloads, 4.9-star average.
Creatorly: Built the backend of an AI influencer management, tracking, and automations, and outreach platform, the system behind Folderlyโs marketing success.
PushTraining (Mobile Engineer) : $30K MRR, Worked part-time with the founder (former Google, Airbnb) to build the #1 treadmill running app fully dedicated to interval runs.
FishVerify (Lead Mobile Developer): $40K MRR. The first fish app in the world before AI. Uses machine learning, tensor flow, AR Kit and now transitioning to the AI world.
Winning Record:
Won Appleโs Swift Student Challenge (2023)
4ร consecutive national hackathon winner
I won Appleโs Swift Student Challenge in 2023 without AI tools. Now Iโm an AI-native developer, I use Claude Code (MCP, Claude Skills, commands, claude.md) to move faster and build better systems.
Best,
Lizter Angelo M. Abrau
C++
Android App Development
iOS Development
Web Development
Web Application
App Development
Swift
Data Structures
SwiftUI
Flutter
Kristoffer G.
Buenavista, Philippines
$20/hr
5.0
23 jobs
Iโm a Web Developer with 8+ years of experience building responsive, scalable, and maintainable websites and web applications using React, Next.js, Vue, Nuxt, and TypeScript.
Iโve developed CMS-driven websites, e-commerce platforms, SaaS applications, and custom business tools using Sanity, Shopify, Node.js, Express, Storyblok, and BigCommerce.
With a strong foundation in traditional software development, I now use an AI-assisted workflow with tools such as Claude Code, Codex, and Cursor to accelerate development while maintaining thoughtful design, intuitive user experiences, and clean, maintainable, production-ready code.
Firebase
Git
npm
Adobe Photoshop
CSS 3
HTML5
JavaScript
HTML
MySQL
Vue.js
CSS
Web Development
GitHub
Vuex
Figma
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