Sophia Castillo, web developer

Sophia Castillo

Full-Stack

Engineer

I help entrepreneurs, content creators, and businesses turn their ideas into something extraordinary. From sunny California, I team up with clients to whip up smart code and stunning designs. Let’s make something awesome together—working with me means you get a partner who’s all about creating cool stuff and seeing results. Pinky swear!

hi@builtbysophia.com

Working remotely, based in SoCal

My journey into tech started in an unexpected (and kind of magical) way — I began my career as an actor, where I fell in love with storytelling. That same love eventually led me to discover coding, and suddenly I had a new creative outlet: building beautiful, functional things on the web. That pivot from performance to programming gave me a unique edge — blending creative intuition with technical expertise.

As a full-stack developer, I offer end-to-end solutions — from intuitive front-end design to scalable back-end architecture. Whether it’s building custom websites with React, Next.js, and Tailwind CSS, developing mobile apps with React Native or Flutter, or setting up a powerful Shopify or Squarespace store, I make sure every product I touch is fast, secure, and visually compelling.

Sophia Castillo, Frontend Developer
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What I Offer

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Custom Design & Development

Modern, responsive websites designed to reflect your brand and drive results.
  • Fast, SEO-optimized, and mobile-friendly
  • Built with performance and scalability in mind
  • Includes tools like CMS, booking systems, and more
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Shopify & Squarespace E-Commerce

I build beautiful and functional online stores that convert visitors into loyal customers.
  • Custom Shopify storefronts using Storefront API
  • Squarespace setup and customization
  • Product pages, checkout flows, and style alignment
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Mobile App Development

From concept to launch, I build cross-platform mobile apps.
  • iOS & Android apps from a single codebase
  • Great for small businesses, startups, or content creators
  • UI/UX focused and performance-optimized
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Website Refreshes & Maintenance

Sometimes you don’t need a full rebuild — just a little love and a few intentional tweaks.
  • Monthly updates and fixes
  • Light branding support: fonts, colors, Canva templates
  • Content updates and technical support
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Breanna Calle
Working with Sophia was an absolute delight! She effortlessly brought my hair extensions website to life with her unparalleled expertise and creativity. The end result? A charming and stunning online space that truly reflects the essence of my business. I can't thank Sophia enough for her professionalism, patience, and unwavering commitment to excellence throughout the entire experience.
Breanna Calle, Owner at Carousel Hair Extensions
Marc Kase
We contracted with Sophia for React Native front-end iOS app development and she did a great job. Sophia has excellent communication and collaboration skills and was very easy to do business with. I hope to work with Sophia on more projects in the future...
Marc Kase, Fractional CIO & CTO at Achieve Agility, Inc.
Kirk Magnuson
I highly recommend Sophia as a front-end, React Native web developer. Her expertise in React Native and dedication to delivering high-quality code significantly contributed to the success of our projects at Kaptain. Sophia is a skilled developer, proactive problem solver...
Kirk Magnuson, Founder & CEO at Kaptain Outside App
Ryan Braun
She delivered professional level code on the back and front end of the project while contributing creatively to the scope. Her eye for detail and design were key throughout the development process. She delivered professional level code on the back and front end of the project while contributing creatively to the scope. Her eye for detail and design...
Ryan Braun, Senior Associate Technical Consultant at AHEAD
Chad Tao
The great developers don't become great entirely by themselves, and Sophia's humility is what I admire most about her. We need more professionals like Sophia. She did not have any technical background going into the bootcamp, but she showed tremendous growth throughout the course, and to this day continues to hone her skills and astonish me...
Chad Tao, Senior Software Engineer at Populus Media
Juanita Holley
It was an absolute pleasure working with Sophia. I appreciated her can-do attitude, her flexibility, and her intuitive nature. All members of our foundation were always pleased with the work she produced. Thank you again.
Juanita Holley, Board Member at Newport Beach Arts Foundation
Kevin Miller
I chose to work with Sophia on multiple web design projects because she is a studious coder, steadfast teammate, intelligent contributor, and a joy to work with. We also went through a rigorous process together of learning multiple coding technologies, libraries, and web design tenets...
Kevin Miller, Full-Stack Web Developer & Chemist at Agilent Technologies

Sleek Code.

Great Results.

Welcome to my showcase! Below, you'll discover a diverse collection of projects that embody my commitment to delivering innovative, high-quality solutions. From dynamic web apps to powerful SaaS platforms, each project reflects my passion for turning complex challenges into creative, precise outcomes. These endeavors not only highlight my technical skills but also my dedication to exceeding client expectations. I'm continually evolving, and so is this portfolio—stay tuned for more!

Websites

Carousel Hair Extensions

Carousel Hair Extensions

A dreamy blend of vintage charm and playful pink. Explore premium hair extensions, cozy apparel, and whimsical vibes by Breanna Calle—where beauty meets bold self-expression.

Beatbike

Beatbike

Get inspired to ride with Beatbike’s sleek studio site. Whether you're new to cycling or a seasoned rider, find classes, instructors, and motivation all in one place.

Sofi Tukker: Developer Edition

Sofi Tukker: Developer Edition

A detailed recreation of the Sofi Tukker site using Next.js and TailwindCSS. This project blends precise design execution with vibrant, music-inspired energy.

Disney+ Clone

Disney+ Clone

An interactive movie app powered by OpenAI, Azure, and TMDB. Explore films with real-time AI features and a clean, modern interface built for discovery.

girl in red

girl in red

An animated artist profile built with Next.js and framer-motion. This project fuses music, art, and storytelling into an immersive digital experience.

StellaFlex Fitness Blog

StellaFlex Fitness Blog

A wellness-focused blog using Next.js and Sanity. Features real-time previews and flexible content editing for creators passionate about health and fitness.

SaaS Projects

File Uploader

File Uploader

Upload your PDFs and let our chatbot handle the rest—summarize, answer questions, and make static documents interactive. Boost productivity with effortless, AI-powered conversations.

Your Questions, My Expertise

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My Resume

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