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.
Built By Sophia
Crafted in Code.
Thoughtfully Engineered.
Hi, I’m Sophia. I partner with founders, creators, and growing businesses to build conversion-focused websites, ecommerce experiences, and web & mobile products that are thoughtfully designed, technically sound, and built to perform.
Based in Washington, D.C. and working with clients wherever great ideas happen. Let’s build something exceptional together.
Services
Engineering digital experiences that actually work for you.
I don't just build websites and apps. I design strategic systems focused on usability, performance, and your bottom line.
01
Conversion-Focused Websites
High-performance websites designed to turn attention into action — whether that means generating leads, booking clients, or driving inquiries.
Best Fit
Service-based businesses, creative professionals, consultants, and personal brands that need a polished online presence built around growth.
Typical Deliverables
- Strategic page architecture and user flows
- Responsive, mobile-first development
- SEO-ready site structure
- Conversion-focused calls to action
- CMS setup for easy content management
- Analytics and conversion tracking
- Third-party integrations for forms, scheduling, email, or CRM tools
02
Web Product & SaaS Development
Custom web applications built around real business workflows — from client portals and dashboards to membership platforms and full SaaS products.
Best Fit
Startups, founders, and growing businesses that need more than a traditional website and are ready to turn an idea, internal process, or service into a functional digital product.
Typical Deliverables
- SaaS and web application development
- User authentication and account systems
- Client, admin, or internal dashboards
- Role-based access and permissions
- Custom workflows and interactive product features
- API and backend integrations
- Database and content architecture
- Subscription or payment integrations
- Third-party platform integrations
- MVP development and production deployment
03
Mobile App Development
Production-ready mobile applications built from concept through launch, with development across iOS and Android and the infrastructure required to support a reliable product in production.
Best Fit
Founders, startups, and businesses building a new mobile product or expanding an existing digital experience to iOS and Android.
Typical Deliverables
- Cross-platform iOS and Android development
- Authentication, onboarding, and user accounts
- Backend, API, and database integration
- Native device features and permissions
- Push notifications and platform integrations
- Real-device, simulator, and emulator testing
- Production environment configuration
- App Store and Google Play release preparation
- TestFlight and pre-release distribution
- Debugging, monitoring, and production troubleshooting
04
Ecommerce Experiences
Online storefronts built to make products easier to discover, purchase, and manage while creating a smoother path from first visit to checkout.
Best Fit
Product-based businesses that want a stronger storefront, better shopping experience, and an ecommerce foundation that can grow with the brand.
Typical Deliverables
- Shopify or Squarespace ecommerce development
- Custom storefront design and implementation
- Product and collection architecture
- Optimized product discovery and navigation
- Conversion-focused product and checkout flows
- Inventory, fulfillment, and marketing integrations
- Analytics and conversion tracking
- Mobile shopping optimization
Post-Launch & Add-Ons
Great products evolve. I offer ongoing support and analytics to ensure your system keeps improving after it goes live.
Product Insights & Analytics
Traffic and conversion tracking setup, measuring key actions, and providing non-overwhelming reporting so you know what works.
Ongoing Support & Optimization
Continuous performance monitoring, insight-driven UX refinements, and technical upkeep for long-term digital partners.
Testimonials
Relationships built on trust and delivery.
Feedback from founders, creators, and technical leaders I've had the privilege of collaborating with.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
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...
Selected Works
Thoughtful Builds. Real Results.
A curated selection of projects spanning websites, ecommerce, SaaS, and mobile products. Each one reflects a different challenge, approach, and solution — brought together through thoughtful design, strong engineering, and a focus on creating work that performs.
Rachael Johnson, HMUADesign & Development
Carousel Hair ExtensionsDesign & Development
Beatbike CyclingDesign & Development
Sofi Tukker: Developer's CutDesign & Development
Disney+ ReimaginedDesign & Development
girl in redDesign & Development
Interested?
hi@builtbysophia.comAbout
Actor Turned Software Engineer.
California born, Washington, D.C. based — with a career path that took a few unexpected turns along the way.
I started as an actor, learning how story, empathy, and careful observation create meaningful connections. Software engineering became a new stage for those same skills—combining creative thinking with technical discipline to build products people understand and enjoy using.
Suprise!
Hi I'm Joey! I love to appear on my human's video-calls. She always tries to be professional with clients, but I do love to surprise her.
Technologies
React, Next.js, React Native, Flutter, TypeScript, Node.js, PostgreSQL, Prisma, Firebase, MongoDB, REST APIs, Tailwind CSS, and AWS.
How I work
01
Understand first
Listen closely, clarify the real problem, and design around the people using it.
02
Build with intention
Make thoughtful technical choices that support clarity, performance, and growth.
03
Keep improving
Launch is a starting point—measure, learn, and refine what matters.
FAQ
Project Questions, Answered.
Hey Google, call Sophia...
That's it! Now it's your turn to say hi.
sophia@builtbysophia.com