Gabriel
De Castro

I help businesses turn ideas into reliable, scalable platforms — handling everything from application development to server infrastructure for fast, secure, and growth-ready systems.

PHP Coldfusion Laravel Lucee Websockets MySQL MariaDB Laravel Livewire Vue.js Node.js TypeScript jQuery JavaScript Bootstrap Flutter HTML CSS Azure AWS Git
About Me

Skills & Background

Full-stack developer focused on building real-time, scalable systems that power reliable business applications.

Languages
HTML CSS JavaScript TypeScript PHP Bash/Shell SQL Powershell Dart CFML
Frameworks & Libraries
Bootstrap jQuery Vue.js Laravel Laravel Livewire Axios Vite Cheerio Express Fastify Flutter Dio
Runtime & Platforms
Node.js ColdFusion/Lucee PHP Runtime
Databases
MySQL SQLite MariaDB Redis MongoDB
APIs & Realtime
REST API WebSockets Server Sent Events Long Polling Rate Limiting API Authentication JWT Authentication OAuth
DevOps & Cloud
AWS Azure Git CPanel Plesk Apache Nginx IIS Windows & Linux Server Management

A bit about me

My name is Gabriel De Castro, a full-stack web developer and server infrastructure specialist focused on building reliable, scalable digital platforms for businesses.

I help companies turn ideas into production-ready web applications by handling both application development and server architecture. My work focuses on building systems that deliver real-time information, support high user activity, and remain stable as businesses grow.

With experience across web, software, and backend infrastructure, I design and develop solutions that improve operational efficiency, enable real-time interactions, and provide dependable performance for modern business applications.

My goal is to help organizations build secure, scalable, and reliable platforms that support their operations and deliver seamless digital experiences to their users.

Career

Work Experience

A track record of delivering impactful solutions across diverse industries.

G Chemtrading Corporation 2023–Present
Analyst / Programmer
G Chemtrading Corporation
  • Architected and deployed full‑stack web and mobile applications that streamlined internal operations and improved data accessibility across departments.
  • Modernized legacy systems by introducing real‑time dashboards and automated workflows, reducing manual processing time by 30%.
  • Managed and optimized production servers (Linux/Windows) to ensure 99.9% uptime, implemented regular security updates, and reduced infrastructure costs through resource consolidation.
  • Collaborated with business stakeholders to translate operational needs into scalable technical solutions, delivering features that directly supported revenue growth.
Freelancer / App Rearm Group 2021–Present
Freelance Web Developer
 
  • Delivered end‑to‑end web applications for clients across e‑commerce, logistics, and service industries, consistently meeting tight deadlines and business requirements.
  • Designed and implemented secure REST APIs and WebSocket servers that enabled real‑time data synchronization, handling up to 5,000 concurrent users.
  • Reduced hosting and maintenance costs for clients by 25% through cloud infrastructure optimization.
  • Developed native Android apps and integrated them with backend systems, expanding client mobile reach and increasing user engagement by 40%.
GoPlus Technologies OPC 2022–2023
App Developer
GoPlus Technologies OPC
  • Engineered scalable websites, mobile applications, and internal systems that processed over 1 million monthly transactions for clients in the food and service sectors.
  • Optimized critical backend algorithms, resulting in a 50% reduction in API response time and improved user experience.
  • Designed and maintained WebSocket‑based real‑time features (live order tracking, chat) that increased client retention by 20%.
  • Collaborated with cross‑functional teams to gather requirements and deliver features that aligned with business goals, contributing to a 15% growth in platform usage.
Portfolio

Project Highlights

A selection of notable work spanning enterprise systems, open-source, and personal projects.

Consumet.ts
I Love Philippines
iloveph.org is a web + mobile app that connects donors and volunteers with verified communities in need, enabling transparent support, meaningful engagement, and real-time impact tracking.
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Impurio
Impurio
B2B online grocery platform for fresh produce & wholesale in the Philippines.
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GEFC WIS
Warehouse Intelligence System
Complex inventory+POS system created for at least two companies. Handles inventory, procurement, sales, and delivery monitoring.
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PMS
Personnel Management System
Personnel Management System for FOG group of companies.
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Consumet.ts
m3u8 Reverse Proxy
a JavaScript-based reverse proxy to fetch and stream HLS (.m3u8) video playlists, enabling seamless playback while bypassing CORS restrictions and protecting source endpoints.
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Bookdis
Bookdis
Web app for ordering food and services, built at GoPlus Technologies.
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PH Regions API
PH Locations API
JS plugin & API for Philippines' regions, provinces, cities & barangays.
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