Digital Art Dealers · Denver, CO
10+ years building for Fortune 500s and startups. Top 1% Expert-Vetted on Upwork. I use Cursor, Replit, and modern AI tools to ship faster — without sacrificing architecture, quality, or maintainability.
I spotted an SEO gap — people search for bowling alleys constantly, and the sites ranking were slow and thin. I built bowlingalleys.io in 72 hours: find-by-city, compare alleys, real info. No WordPress, no ads. Just fast static pages and solid structure. Google did the rest.
"I built it to prove the workflow — static HTML, clear information architecture, no fluff. It ranks, it converts, and it cost almost nothing to run."
Gabriel Higareda · bowlingalleys.io · SEO Case StudyWhat We Build
No retainers. No subscriptions. I build production-grade software using Cursor, React Native, TypeScript, Next.js, Firebase, and Vercel — and I hand you clean GitHub-hosted code you fully own. AI tools used where they actually help, not everywhere just to say so.
React Native for iOS & Android. TypeScript, Next.js, Firebase, Vercel, Railway. From MVP to production-ready. I've built and scaled apps for Fortune 500 companies — your project gets that same architecture, not a tutorial stack.
Static HTML on Vercel. No WordPress, no monthly plugin fees. I use Cursor and LLMs where they move the needle — to ship faster without cutting corners. Proof: bowlingalleys.io, 50+ daily organic visitors with zero ad spend.
Notifications broken? Performance tanking? Migration stuck? I specialize in inheriting messy codebases and making them stable. Strong ownership, realistic estimates, proactive communication. No surprises.
The Builder
I'm an AI-native senior product engineer. I use Cursor, Replit, OpenClaw, and LLMs where they actually make sense — to move faster and reduce bugs, not to generate slop and call it shipped.
10+ years building and scaling apps for Fortune 500 companies and startups. High-stakes systems, tight timelines, existing codebases that need a steady hand.
Realistic estimates. Proactive communication. I don't just ship features — I solve problems. If you're building something that matters, that's the difference.
By the numbers
Top 1% Expert-Vetted on Upwork — $1M+ earned. Upwork manually verifies Expert-Vetted status. It's not just a badge — they check the work.
10+ years in production — Fortune 500 companies and high-traffic startups. React Native, TypeScript, Next.js, Firebase, Vercel, Railway. Real architecture, not tutorials.
AI-native workflow — Cursor, Replit, OpenClaw. Used where they actually speed things up — not to generate garbage at scale.
"Gabe was incredible. He went above and beyond." Real client, real review. Great estimates, great communication, consistently high-quality work — also real.
The Writing
Amanda Weaver needed a site that spoke to investors, developers, and property owners. Not a template. A real platform. Here's what we built, how we built it, and why it works.
↗Static HTML on Vercel loads faster, ranks higher, and costs almost nothing. Here's the workflow.
↗How I spotted an SEO gap, built a niche site, and let Google do the rest.
↗What Clients Say
Shout out to Gabriel Higareda to help our company develop our first ever mobile app. From the beginning he had a plan for where the project needed to go, and was able to see where we were at and quickly take things to the next level.
Gabe is very skilled, easy to work with, and has a deep understanding of what it takes to build high-quality apps. What makes Gabe unique is the QUALITY of the code he produces. In this project, his code was reviewed by our senior engineer and was well organized while closely adhering to our coding standards.
Have hired Gabe multiple times for cross platform app work (iOS and Android) and each time has been terrific. He is good at estimating the work, he sticks to time tables, is responsive to client requests and understands both the technical requirements and the user interface requirements well. I will use him again at any opportunity that fits.
Gabe has become an invaluable member of our team and continues to produce high-quality work on a consistent basis. His communication, dedication, and ability to meet deadlines are all top-notch. He's a great guy and a pleasure to work with, and I hope to continue working with him well into the future.
Gabe was an MVP candidate since day 1 at Journey. He's an exceptionally talented engineer, a natural leader, and equally as important — a genuinely nice and fun person to be around. He played key roles in developing products, managing a team, interfacing with customers, and training those around him, and he's excelled in all of the above.
Gabe has done a wonderful job on our project. From start to launch, and beyond; he's responsive, and always comes to the table ready to get things done. It's been a pleasure working with him, and we intend to continue the engagement.
Gabe and his team didn't treat me like just another client. They make sure they understand what I need and help me prioritize my goals.
Get in Touch
I take on a limited number of projects at a time. If you need software that performs — not just looks good in a screenshot — hire me on Upwork and I'll tell you within 24 hours if I'm the right fit.