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I'm Brandon, a full-stack developer who builds websites, web applications, and SaaS products for B2B companies that want a developer who thinks like an operator, not just an order-taker. Most of my work falls into three areas: Custom web applications and SaaS products. Full-stack builds from MVP through scale, including the database design, integrations, and infrastructure decisions that determine whether a product survives its first 100 customers. I've built complete vertical SaaS products solo, including product, marketing site, payments, and the entire stack, so I understand what it takes to ship something that actually works in the real world. WordPress development for B2B and marketing-driven businesses. Custom themes and plugins, third-party API integrations, performance optimization, and the kind of technical SEO work that actually moves rankings instead of checking boxes. I've worked on everything from professional services sites and lead-generation builds to 5,000+ product eCommerce solutions, and I've spent enough time inside WordPress to know when it's the right tool and when you're better off with something else. Technology that supports sales, marketing, and operations. CRM integrations, marketing automation, analytics dashboards, internal tools, and the connective tissue that lets non-technical teams move faster. This is where my background really pays off, because I've run marketing for a B2B SaaS company while shipping the code, so I understand both sides of the conversation. Beyond the build: What makes me different from most developers on Upwork is that I haven't only built products. I've been responsible for the business outcomes they drive. I've led marketing and sales growth for companies across multiple industries (both B2B and B2C), owned operational technology end-to-end, and personally set up and managed the email campaigns, paid ad campaigns, and marketing automation that the systems I build are meant to support. That experience changes how I approach client work. When you describe a feature, I'm thinking about how it affects your conversion rate, your sales cycle, your support load, and your operational overhead, because I've been the person responsible for all of those numbers. When you ask me to build a landing page or a CRM integration or an email-capture flow, I'm not guessing what marketers need. I've been the marketer. Most developers can build what you ask for. Fewer can tell you whether you're asking for the right thing. What clients tell me sets me apart: I think about why we're building something before I write code. When you describe a business problem, I'm not waiting for you to translate it into a spec. I'll often push back on the spec. That makes me a better fit for founders and operators who want a technical partner, and a worse fit for clients who want a pair of hands to execute exactly what's in the ticket. I'm also unusual in that I can talk shop with both the marketing team and the engineering team, which matters more than people realize on projects where the two have to actually work together. Who I work best with: Small to mid-sized B2B companies, with particular strength in SaaS, professional services, and compliance-heavy industries Founders building their first or second product Marketing, sales, and operations leaders who need a technical partner who can also think strategically B2B teams that have tried to hire a "WordPress person" and realized they actually need someone more senior Tech I work in daily: PHP, JavaScript, jQuery, WordPress (deep), MongoDB, MySQL, REST APIs, and the various platforms and integrations that connect them. How I work: I take on a small number of clients at a time so each project gets real attention. Most start as a defined project and grow into something longer-term once we've built trust. That's the model I'm built for. If your project is a strong fit, I can usually start within a week. If you're looking for the cheapest developer on Upwork, I'm not the right person. If you want a technical partner who'll treat your business like one, push back when it matters, and ship work that holds up, let's talk.

Awarded Expert-Vetted status on Upwork. 🥇Awarded Top-Rated Status 3+ Times.🥇In the Top 1% of freelancers.🥇 Hi, I’m Nathaniel Cruz a highly skilled (and experienced) Product Designer (UI Designer / UX Designer) and Creative Director located in sunny Orlando, Florida (born and raised in Chicago, IL). I specialize in crafting beautiful high quality user interface designs with a clean user-first approach. With over 18 years of professional design experience working with some of the largest brands in the America, and freelancing for some of todays most successful startups, I am able to not only offer effective design solutions, but timely communication and successful results on your project. Trust me with the design of your next web or native application interface design project and I would be more than happy to produce excellent design solutions for you and your organization. I am readily available, with fast consistent internet connection and a personal cell phone number in which you can use to reach me at any time, I'm a real human who speaks your language. :) Thank you and I look forward to working with you! Highly skilled Product Designer / UI Designer / UX Designer / Creative Director (with years of Front-End Web Development experience as well. I no longer offer Front-End Development services on Upwork) from Florida with 18+ years of professional experience.

👋 I WOULD LOVE TO HELP YOU WITH 👋 Brand Identity & Strategy Design // Graphics Design // Presentation Design // Web & Responsive Design // Art & Illustration // -------------------------- 👩 A LITTLE BIT ABOUT ME 👩 I'm a senior designer and art director with 10 years of experience at several hyper-growth startups. My unique background in marketing brings perspective to my designs. I learn your business, design for your customer, and establish trust in your brand. -------------------------- 💼 HOW I WORK 💼 I’m collaborative. I show my work early and often and work with you in order to deliver the best possible design. My experience in project management makes working with me a breeze—I provide project timelines and clearly communicate where I am at every point in the process. -------------------------- 🤝 Hire me for your next project! 🤝

I believe that understanding design and products comes down to understanding people and the marketplace. As an empathetic designer, my goal is to fully listen to your vision and work beside you to make it a reality through research, design, prototyping, design for manufacturing, business strategy and assistance with sourcing of a manufacturing partner. I am an experienced Mechanical Engineer and designer who has worked in numerous product design consultancies working across various industries including medical devices, consumer, furniture, toys, kitchenware, outdoor and foodservice, etc. I specialize in mechanism design and prototyping concepts with an eye towards manufacturing. I am also able to render your product for marketing materials and create engineering drawings for manufacturing. Additionally, I work out of mHubchicago.com, which provides me access to a number of tools that will be used to prototype, test and possibly produce a short run of your product. I am excited to assist you with your vision! Skills include prototyping, design for manufacturing, CAD, renderings and 2D engineering drawings. CAD Design 3D Modeling Rendering Design for 3D Printing Mechanical Design Design for Manufacture Fusion360 Solidworks Manufacturing Product Design Prototyping Sheet Metal Design Plastic Part Design for injection molding Silicone molding Business Development

Product designer with 7+ years of experience building user-centered, AI-driven digital products across SaaS, B2B, and e-commerce. I focus on designing clear, intuitive experiences that improve engagement, drive business growth, and help teams ship high-impact features.

Need a website that looks great, loads fast, and actually drives business results? I’m a WordPress & Shopify Developer | Web Designer & eCommerce Expert with 8+ years of experience helping businesses build high-performing business websites and eCommerce stores that scale. I don’t just build websites I solve business problems. Whether you’re launching a new brand, redesigning an outdated website, improving conversion rates, optimizing site speed, or migrating to WordPress or Shopify, I focus on delivering solutions that create measurable business value. How I Can Help • Custom WordPress Website Design & Development • Shopify Store Design & Development • WooCommerce Development • High-Converting Landing Pages • Website Redesign & UX Improvements • Figma to WordPress or Shopify • Performance Optimization & Core Web Vitals • Website Migrations (Wix, Squarespace, BigCommerce & More) • Custom Integrations, APIs & Advanced Functionality What You Can Expect ✔ A strategic, business-focused approach—not just development ✔ Clean, modern, responsive websites ✔ Fast, secure, and scalable solutions ✔ SEO-friendly development and best practices ✔ Clear communication and reliable project management ✔ A long-term technology partner—not just another freelancer Every project starts with understanding your business goals, users, and growth strategy. From planning and UI/UX to development, optimization, testing, and launch, I ensure every decision supports your business objectives not just the technical requirements. If you’re looking for a developer who thinks beyond code and builds websites that drive growth, let’s discuss your project.