Rowell Mark Blanca — CreativeSoftware Engineer
I turn ideas into reliable, high-performing digital products—from custom WordPress platforms to scalable React and Next.js applications—built to solve real business challenges, improve user experiences, and support long-term growth.
Rowell Mark Blanca
Software Engineer
Career Highlights & Client Results
Featured Work & Applications
Explore custom web builds, React applications, and WordPress solutions designed for high performance and user engagement.
Specialized Technical Expertise
Specialized engineering capabilities refined over a decade of high-impact web development — building custom software architectures engineered for speed, security, and measurable business growth.
WordPress & Headless Engine Architecture
Custom PHP & Decoupled CMS
Engineering high-concurrency, zero-bloat WordPress platforms without third-party page builders.
- Bespoke Plugin Development: Object-oriented PHP (PSR-4), custom database tables & REST API extensions with zero bloat
- Native Gutenberg Block Engine: Hand-coded React/Gutenberg blocks providing seamless client editing without page builders
- Headless WordPress & GraphQL: Decoupled CMS architectures serving Next.js and React client frontends
- FCA & Enterprise Compliance: High-security data handling, custom user permission matrix, and automated audit logging
- Schema.org & JSON-LD Builders: Custom SEO graph assembly pipelines with Yoast & RankMath gate coordination
Backend Systems & Database Architecture
APIs, Databases & Infrastructure
Designing resilient server architectures, scalable relational databases, and secure API layers.
- Node.js & PHP Backend APIs: Express, RESTful endpoints, GraphQL, and real-time WebSocket communication
- Relational Databases & ORMs: NeonDB (Serverless PostgreSQL), MySQL, Prisma ORM, raw SQL query optimization & indexing
- Authentication & Security: JWT, OAuth 2.0, bcrypt password hashing, CSRF protection, and RBAC authorization
- CI/CD & DevOps: Docker containerization, Vercel deployments, GitHub Actions automation & environment configuration
- Automated E2E Testing: Playwright & Jest test suites for zero-regression production deployments
Frontend Engineering & Web Applications
React, Next.js & Modern UI Architecture
Building lightning-fast, reactive web applications with state-of-the-art UI performance.
- React & Next.js App Router: Server Components (RSC), Server Actions, SSR, ISR, and dynamic edge rendering
- Strict TypeScript Engineering: End-to-end type safety across client interfaces, props, and backend payload contracts
- Tailwind CSS & Design Systems: Tokenized design systems, responsive flex/grid layouts & micro-animations (Framer Motion)
- Core Web Vitals & Performance: 95+ Lighthouse optimization, image auto-scaling, dynamic lazy-loading & CLS control
- Cross-Browser Standards: Pixel-perfect Figma design implementation, accessibility (WCAG), and browser compatibility
AI Engineering & Automation Pipelines
RAG Knowledge Bases & LLM Workflows
Integrating intelligent AI agents, RAG vector retrieval, and automated business processing tools.
- RAG & Vector Knowledge Base: Embedding site content, documents, and FAQs for contextual LLM responses
- LLM Integrations: OpenAI (GPT-4o), Google Gemini API, and local Ollama model integration with custom system prompts
- Automated Workflow Pipelines: n8n, Dify, webhooks, automated CRM lead capture, and Mailtrap notification dispatchers
- Interactive AI Widgets: Embeddable chat widgets with live streaming responses, lead collection & transcript auditing
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, scalability, and measurable business results.
React, Next.js & WordPress Projects
A curated selection of production builds — from custom WordPress platforms and plugin development to full-stack React and Next.js applications backed by Prisma and NeonDB.
Professional Experience
Over a decade of progressive engineering roles across agencies, corporate products, and global freelance contracts.
Software Engineer @ August99
- Ortigas Pasig, Philippines
- august99.com
Expertise in WordPress architecture, custom theme and plugin creation, Bedrock/Sage frameworks, and modern React/Next.js client web applications. Emphasizes UI/UX precision, SEO performance optimization, accessibility compliance, and enterprise security measures.
Software Engineer @ Ideal International Education Corp
Front-end Web Developer @ Hibu / Yell Adworks
Top-Rated Freelance Software Engineer @ Upwork
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