Ryan Catapang
Full-Stack Engineer & Tech Founder
For the last 10 years, I've built software for real teams and live products. I care about the practical parts of engineering: understanding the problem, making clear tradeoffs, and building systems that are maintainable after the first version ships.
how i work
A lot of my career has been in builder mode: running a custom software development team, building a proptech product, and staying close to customers, constraints, and delivery. That shaped how I work: clear decisions, steady ownership, and software that helps the business move.
Most of my production work has been with PHP, Laravel, Vue, relational databases, and AWS. I lean toward backend work, system design, and product architecture, but I'll work on whatever part of the product needs attention. Through side projects and tinkering, I've been going deeper into TypeScript, Node.js, and React.
what i'm building
I've helped build two ventures from the ground up. With Code Vertical, I lead a software team delivering systems across real estate, operations, and franchising, including ERP workflows, CRM and CMS platforms, and integrations. More recently, I've been building Cloverly, a multi-tenant SaaS platform for property developers. It supports the full sales process, from inventory and reservations to buyer requirements and operations. Through both, I've turned ideas into production software and learned what it takes to keep them useful as they grow.
Outside the main work, I keep building small products to sharpen my thinking. The most recent one is Procura: a procurement workflow product for buying decisions, approvals, and supplier coordination.
what i'm into
I'm thinking a lot about the parts of software work that code alone does not solve: understanding the problem deeply, building trust with users, explaining the product clearly, and finding the right people to care about it. Running small teams makes that obvious. Product, engineering, sales, and support all sit close together.
I'm also exploring AI and autonomous workflows, and how modern teams can use them to move faster across research, development, operations, and customer support. The technology is exciting, but what I care about is where it creates real leverage without losing the human judgement behind the decisions.
say hi
If you're building something, solving a challenging problem, or want to connect, I'd be glad to hear from you. I'm also open to engineering opportunities where I can work close to the product and its customers.
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