Systems thinking
From cloud to client, I design resilient systems with predictable performance focus on clean handoffs between layers.
Chicago-based developer • Remote friendly
Designing & building full-stack experiences that are future-ready.
I craft performant web and Web3 products with a product mindset— shipping reliable features, shipping clean UI, and shipping on time.
Startup-ready builds
Secure by design
Rapid delivery
Open to new opportunities
Web3
Full-stack
Product-minded
About
High Performance software craftsmanship with focus on real world business impact.
I’m a Software Development Engineer with a focus on scalable architectures, modern interfaces, and dependable delivery. I iterate quickly, measure outcomes, and keep shipping at high performance.
Product focus
Experience across SaaS, ecommerce, and agency work means I build what matters—features that move metrics.
Polished delivery
Modern UI, modern animations, and accessibility-first practices so every release feels premium.
Experience
Roles that sharpened my engineering practice.
Founder & Full-Stack Engineer
SaaSProductized.com
2022 — Present
Building high-performance, agile SaaS systems that productize POS, ordering, account, and data flows for small businesses—leveraging GPTs, Codex, and Web3 to deliver modern solutions at affordable rates.
AI Trainer & Evaluator
Outlier AI & Handshake (freelance)
2024 — Present
Guide and critique GenAI model outputs across safety, reasoning, and UX quality, shaping better assistants through prompt engineering and data labeling on enterprise training platforms.
Software Development Engineer
Freelance
2019 — 2022
Partnered with startups and service brands to build responsive web experiences, integrating analytics, automation, and GenAI-assisted features that supported fast iterations.
Technology Specialist
Harold Washington College IT Lab
2017 — 2019
Supported students with development tooling, deployed lab systems, and documented best practices for peer teams.
Tech stack
Modern toolkit for shipping fast.
A balanced mix of frontend polish, backend rigor, and delivery practices that keep products moving forward.
Frontend
React
Next.js
TypeScript
Tailwind CSS
CSS Modules
Backend & APIs
Node.js
Express
Prisma
tRPC
GraphQL
Data & Cloud
PostgreSQL
Supabase
MongoDB
AWS
Vercel
Dev Experience
GitHub
Docker
CI/CD
Automated testing
Performance audits
Selected work
Recent projects that mirror production quality.
From SaaS to ecommerce and service brands, each build balances conversion, usability, and maintainability.
maybenot.com
EcommerceFuturistic clothing brand with custom storefront, immersive visuals, and integrated production workflows.
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saasproductized.com
SaaSProductized software solutions with scalable architecture and a conversion-optimized marketing layer.
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romanoroofing.co
ServicesResponsive roofing brand site with lead capture, service highlights, and localized SEO foundations.
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anaslandscaping.com
ServicesModern landscaping presence featuring galleries, service breakdowns, and streamlined contact flows.
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eliteclearservices.com
ServicesProfessional cleaning site with responsive layouts, booking pathways, and trust-focused content.
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marcoromano.dev
PortfolioPersonal showcase for software and Web3 work with curated projects, services, and contact channels.
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querrepario.com
HospitalityAuthentic Mexican cuisine site with rich visuals, menu highlights, and social integrations.
ExploreServices
End-to-end execution, from concept to launch.
Software engineering
Custom applications, cloud-native systems, and maintainable architectures built for scale.
Web3 experiences
Smart contract integrations, dApps, and blockchain-enabled products with user-first design.
Web & mobile
Responsive experiences across devices with performance budgets, accessibility, and analytics baked in.
Product optimization
Conversion-focused UX, rapid experimentation, and observability to keep teams shipping confidently.
Contact
Let’s build something ambitious.
Tell me about your idea, product roadmap, or team needs. I’ll respond quickly with next steps.