Oscar Castro
Web Developer
I create pixel-perfect, high-performance websites using modern tools like React and Next.js.
About
I’m a Web Developer from San Antonio, Texas, skilled in JavaScript, TypeScript, and Java, building user-focused, accessible web solutions that perform and inspire.
I launched my career as a Web Developer in 2022 after transitioning from the Oil & Gas industry, where I worked for over six years as a Procurement Specialist before being laid off. My passion for technology dates back to the MySpace era, when I first explored HTML and CSS.
In 2022, I dedicated myself to mastering programming by enrolling in Codeup, an accredited, in-person coding bootcamp in downtown San Antonio. Over six months and 700 hours of intensive training, I earned a Certificate of Completion in Web Development with an overall grade of 99.20%. Through Codeup, I gained the expertise to design and build software for the web, ranging from simple landing pages to sophisticated full-stack applications.
Since then, I have committed to continue learning, whether through traditional education, self-directed study, or guidance from mentors. I actively seek opportunities to collaborate with individuals eager to share their knowledge, as I am equally eager to grow. Ultimately, my goal is to develop innovative software alongside inspiring people who bring out my best.
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Projects
eshopjs.com is my personal website, built using Next.js to showcase my programming skills through a robust e-commerce platform. It features a curated selection of my favorite picks, with live payments seamlessly integrated via Stripe and PayPal APIs. Fully mobile optimized, the site offers an easy-to-use checkout process and allows users to create accounts to view, manage, and track their orders, with security and authentication handled by NextAuth. It also includes an intuitive admin dashboard for overseeing orders, users, and product listings.
The soon to be official site for susyqcleaning.com, a website I built using Next.js to optimize search engine visibility and enhance user experience. The project aimed to seamlessly integrate with the customer’s CRM while retaining SEO performance. Styling was subtly refined from the existing site, maintaining familiarity with a modern touch.
The official rotatingliner.com is a website I developed to highlight the engineering of an innovative, efficiency-focused diesel engine technology. Designed to be informative, user-friendly, and SEO-optimized, this project delivers a seamless navigation experience while prioritizing usability and search engine performance.
Dream Cars is a personal practice project I built using React, Firebase, and Firestore. It’s a fun concept for car enthusiasts—whether you’re looking to rent or buy your dream car, or making money by listing your own vehicles. Users can create accounts, manage car listings with full CRUD functionality, upload images, and explore interactive maps via Mapbox, all as part of my hands-on exploration of Google's Firebase.
React Films is a personal frontend project I built for movie lovers. Whether you want to relive a favorite film or discover a new one, this app has you covered. Powered by the OMDb API, it lets users search through thousands of movie titles, save their top picks, and share them with ease—all wrapped in a sleek, React-driven interface.
Powered by OpenWeather API, Simply weather lets users can view a 7-day forecast of the location of their choosing. Designed to be intuitive and simple, but still providing users with a plethora of data.
Gamer Haven is a social media app created for gamers, developed as a capstone project by a team of five using Agile and Scrum methodologies. Built with Java Spring Boot, users can create accounts, customize their profiles, search and favorite games, follow other gamers, create posts, engage through comments, and more—all within a vibrant, gaming-focused community.
Game Lister is a Craigslist-inspired web app designed for gamers, enabling users to create accounts, browse listings, and post ads with full CRUD functionality. Developed by a team of three, it leverages legacy programming techniques and follows the MVC design pattern. Built with Java EE, Game Lister utilizes Java Servlets and JSPs to deliver a robust, structured platform for gaming enthusiasts.