Rowell Mark Blanca — Senior Software EngineerFull-StackSoftware Engineer
Senior Full-Stack & Next.js Engineer helping funded startups, agencies, and UK, US & Australian businesses build high-concurrency web platforms, zero-bloat WordPress engines, and high-performance APIs—without agency overhead.
Interactive Portfolio Showcase
High-concurrency Next.js web applications, custom multi-tenant SaaS portals, and enterprise WordPress engines engineered for sub-second performance.
System Architecture Inspector
Inspect the high-performance architectural patterns powering modern web apps and custom enterprise CMS platforms. Click any node to review security layers, latency budgets, and real code.
App Router + Edge Auth + NeonDB PostgreSQL
Client / RSC Layer
Direct server rendering streams pre-rendered HTML without sending heavy client-side JavaScript hydration bundles.
// app/dashboard/page.tsx
export default async function DashboardPage() {
// Direct server-side data fetch with zero client JS
const data = await prisma.userMetrics.findUniqueOrThrow({
where: { organizationId: session.orgId },
select: { activeUsers: true, mrr: true }
});
return <MetricsDashboard data={data} />;
}Before & After Performance Bench
Real architectural benchmarks comparing bloated standard agency code against Rowell’s zero-bloat, high-performance systems.
Typical agencies assemble 15+ external plugins and visual builders (Elementor/Divi) resulting in 4MB+ assets and sluggish TTFB.
// ❌ Typical Page Builder / Heavy Plugin
function get_custom_roi_data($post_id) {
// Spawns 15+ unindexed postmeta queries
$meta = get_post_meta($post_id);
$plugins = apply_filters('elementor/frontend/the_content', ...);
$queries = run_dynamic_subqueries($meta);
return render_heavy_visual_builder_json($queries);
}Rowell engineers bespoke native React Gutenberg blocks compiled directly to HTML with custom indexed MySQL tables.
// ✅ Rowell Bespoke Zero-Bloat Engine
public function getRoiMetrics(int $id): array {
// Single indexed query running in 8ms
return $this->db->get_row(
$this->db->prepare(
"SELECT revenue_lift, ttfb_ms FROM {$this->table}
WHERE project_id = %d LIMIT 1",
$id
),
ARRAY_A
) ?? [];
}Project Spotlight
MacManus Asset Finance Portal
A closer look at one of my recent full-stack builds — engineered end-to-end with React, Next.js, and a custom content architecture, designed for speed...
Flagship Engineering Builds
Top 5 mission-critical platforms engineered for sub-second performance, strict type safety, and measurable business growth—curated from my live project catalog.
BuildForUser Platform
SaaS platform for managing client websites at scale — automated WordPress and React deployments, centralized client management, and integrated billing, replacing manual agency ops with a single operational dashboard.
MacManus Asset Finance Portal
Enterprise asset finance platform built for a regulated UK lender — end-to-end CRM lead pipeline, funder product directory, document hub, and support ticketing unified in one system.
Juliette Hohnen Real Estate
Luxury real estate platform for one of Beverly Hills' top-producing agents — custom property galleries, curated listings, and a streamlined inquiry flow built to convert high-value buyers.
Tower Fire
Custom WordPress build powered by a hand-coded Gutenberg block library and a native Gutenberg blog engine — zero third-party page builders, full editorial control for the client's team.
MacManus Asset Finance Brokerage
FCA-regulated business finance brokerage site covering asset finance, business loans, invoice financing, and VAT loans — built for compliance-first content and lead capture.
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Next.js / React Web App
Scalable SaaS, client portal, or custom web platform with sub-second performance.
Custom WordPress & Gutenberg
Bespoke theme, headless setup, or custom Gutenberg block plugins without page builder bloat.
AI / Workflow Automation
LLM copilot, RAG knowledge system, OpenAI/Gemini integration, or automated CRM workflows.
Dedicated Senior Dev Retainer
Continuous sprint shipping, agency overflow support, codebase rescue, and feature iterations.
Scope Summary & Stack
3–6 weeks
Includes full QA testing, responsive breakpoints, and Core Web Vitals audit.
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How We Can Work Together
Transparent, flexible engagement structures tailored for funded startups, agencies, and UK, US & Australian (AU) businesses looking for direct senior engineering without agency overhead.
Fixed-Scope Project Sprint
Best for ground-up MVP builds, custom web application development, or complete platform redesigns with well-defined specs.
Fractional Senior Engineer
Dedicated 20–40+ hours per month for rapid feature iterations, ongoing technical leadership, and agency overflow with full UK, US & AU overlap.
Codebase Rescue & Speed Audit
1–2 week intensive optimization for slow, legacy, or buggy Next.js/WordPress websites needing sub-second performance.
Client Testimonials & Proven Results
Trusted by agency partners, business owners, and tech leaders to deliver high-quality engineering.
Have a Project in Mind? Let's Build It Together.
Whether you need a modern web application, custom WordPress architecture, or an automated workflow integration — I'm here to turn your vision into a scalable, high-converting digital product.
Fast Turnaround & Dedicated Support
Open for new projects, custom feature development, and long-term retainer engagements.
Under 24 Hours
Open for New Work