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ZKidz Dev

Software delivery with the taste, pace, and discipline clients can feel.

ZKidz Dev designs and ships premium mobile, web, and platform products for founders and operators who need production-ready outcomes.

An idea, then a hard cut to the same idea shipped. The five steps of a project pass in quick cuts: Discovery & Planning, Design & Architecture, Development, Testing & QA and Deployment & Launch. The studio's figures land: 300+ white-label storefronts, 15+ production systems, 60% faster releases and 6 markets. What the studio builds stacks up line by line, from AI & Agentic Solutions to Modern Web Applications. 4 case studies follow, each with what it delivered. Three platforms close the list: web, mobile and agents. It ends on an invitation to start a project.

The studio in numbers

White-Label Storefronts
300+
Production Systems
15+
Faster Releases
60%
Markets: Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Canada, United States, Philippines
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Thirty minutes with the founder. Bring the product, the deadline and the constraint; leave with a recommended way to start.

  1. You describe the product and what is blocking it.
  2. We ask about users, constraints and what you have already tried.
  3. You leave with a recommended next step.
“Christian played a crucial role in our success, deploying over 300 white-label storefronts.”
Hussam, Lead Engineer

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Founder-led, built to ship

With 6+ years as a studio and 9+ years of founder engineering experience, ZKidz Dev helps founders and product teams ship mobile apps, web platforms, and AI-powered systems that feel considered from both an engineering and product standpoint.

Founded
2020
Base
Philippines
Regions
Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Canada, United States, Philippines
  • Selective execution

    A calm, premium process from scoping to launch.

  • Senior technical ownership

    Architecture, product judgment, and implementation stay connected instead of being split across layers.

  • Taste in the details

    Design quality matters as much as the code underneath it, especially for client-facing products.

  • Long-term reliability

    The work is designed to scale, hand off cleanly, and hold up after launch.

What we build

The studio works best when product strategy, interface quality, and engineering execution need to move together. Each engagement is scoped around outcomes.

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AI & Agentic Solutions

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Agentic systems, MCP servers, AI automation, and intelligent agent workflows — from proof-of-concept to production deployment.

  • Claude AI
  • Gemini AI
  • OpenAI
  • Vercel AI SDK
  • Inngest
  • Supabase
  • TypeScript
  • MCP

E-commerce Mobile Apps

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Comprehensive e-commerce mobile applications with Shopify integration, payment gateways, and advanced features

  • Expo
  • React Native
  • Shopify API
  • AWS Amplify
  • GraphQL
  • TypeScript
  • Payment Gateways

B2B Marketplace Solutions

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Complex B2B marketplace platforms with real-time trading, vendor management, and inventory systems

  • Expo
  • React Native
  • Firebase
  • Redux
  • TypeScript
  • Real-time Updates
  • Complex State Management

Multi-tenant Platform Development

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Scalable platform solutions that serve multiple clients with automated deployment and management

  • Expo
  • React Native
  • Node.js
  • CI/CD
  • Docker
  • Multi-tenant Architecture
  • Automated Deployment

Custom Software Development

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End-to-end custom software solutions — from internal tools and SaaS platforms to complex workflow systems, tailored to your exact business requirements.

  • React
  • Next.js
  • Node.js
  • TypeScript
  • PostgreSQL
  • Supabase
  • AWS
  • Docker

Social & Community Apps

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Social media applications with real-time messaging, video playback, and community features

  • Expo
  • React Native
  • Firebase
  • Redux
  • GraphQL
  • TypeScript
  • Video Processing

Real Estate Applications

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Property search and management applications with map integration and agent communication

  • Expo
  • React Native
  • Firebase
  • Redux
  • TypeScript
  • Maps API
  • Analytics

Modern Web Applications

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Full-stack web applications using React, Next.js, and modern development practices

  • React
  • Next.js
  • TypeScript
  • Node.js
  • GraphQL
  • Tailwind CSS
  • Claude AI
  • Gemini AI
  • Vercel AI SDK
  • Supabase
  • TypeScript
  • MCP
  • Expo
  • React Native
  • Shopify API
  • GraphQL
  • Firebase
  • Redux
  • Node.js
  • Docker
  • Next.js
  • PostgreSQL
  • Tailwind CSS

Selected work

Domain Project Sales (opens in a new tab)

A proptech platform designed as one operating system, not a stack of disconnected apps.

A multi-surface property platform spanning public discovery, internal portals, mobile apps, and lead-focused backend tooling.

  • 5 connected products
  • Web, mobile, and API delivery
  • Property discovery + agent workflows

CrownOS (opens in a new tab)

Healthcare software with real operational depth, not just a polished dashboard shell.

A dental clinic SaaS that turns scheduling, charting, inventory, billing, and staff coordination into a single premium operational workflow.

  • Multi-tenant SaaS
  • Clinical, billing, and operations
  • Row-level security architecture

Taply (opens in a new tab)

White-label mobile commerce rebuilt as a repeatable delivery machine.

A white-label commerce delivery engine built to ship brand-specific mobile experiences at scale.

  • 300+ branded storefronts
  • Automated release flow
  • White-label mobile architecture

FTBLRLife (opens in a new tab)

A social product where technical complexity had to disappear behind a simple experience.

A sports social network designed to support identity, discovery, and communication in one mobile product.

  • Real-time social features
  • Video + messaging
  • High-engagement mobile UX

More founder work

Continue into the founder portfolio for architecture thinking and product depth.

How a project runs

The process stays practical: understand the problem, shape the system, build deliberately, validate thoroughly, and launch with support in place.

  1. Step 1, Discovery & Planning: understand the problem. You receive: Project timeline creation.
  2. Step 2, Design & Architecture: shape the system. You receive: System architecture.
  3. Step 3, Development: build deliberately. You receive: Progress updates.
  4. Step 4, Testing & QA: validate thoroughly. You receive: Security testing.
  5. Step 5, Deployment & Launch: launch with support in place. You receive: Ongoing support.
  1. Step 1 of 5: Discovery & Planning

    We start by understanding business goals, audience, constraints, and the shape of the product before implementation begins.

  2. Step 2 of 5: Design & Architecture

    Design direction and system structure are defined together so the product feels coherent.

  3. Step 3 of 5: Development

    The product is built with modern tooling, transparent communication, and a constant focus on quality and maintainability.

  4. Step 4 of 5: Testing & QA

    Every release is validated for correctness, resilience, and user-facing polish before it gets near production.

  5. Step 5 of 5: Deployment & Launch

    Launch is treated as part of delivery, with support and monitoring in place so the product holds up after release.

Ways to engage

Every project is custom-scoped around a clear operating model. Pick the shape that matches your team, then refine the scope in discovery.

Scoped delivery

4-8 week timelines30 days support

For launches, rebuilds, and premium product work that needs ownership from concept to release.

  • Clear scope & milestones
  • Design-sensitive implementation
  • Launch support built in

Embedded partner

Monthly retainer options90 days continuity

For teams that need senior throughput and direct access.

  • Senior engineering capacity
  • Weekly planning rhythm
  • Fast feedback with direct access

Advisory sprint

Hourly or sprint-basedDocumentation included

For architecture guidance, audits, or short specialist interventions before costly decisions are made.

  • Architecture & code review
  • Roadmap and trade-off advice
  • Short, high-leverage engagements

Pricing is discussed during discovery and tailored to the project scope, with support windows and terms defined upfront.

Who you work with

Portrait of Christian Angelo Umali

Christian Angelo Umali

Founder, Lead Software Engineer & AI Engineer

With 9+ years of experience in software development, Christian leads delivery across mobile, web, architecture, and release strategy while staying hands-on in implementation.

Projects stay founder-led, with specialist design, QA, backend, and release support layered in only when the brief calls for it.

Businesses Served
1,000+
Monthly End Users
300K
  • Claude AI
  • MCP
  • Vercel AI SDK
  • Expo
  • React Native
  • React
  • Node.js
  • Next.js
  • TypeScript
  • GraphQL
  • REST APIs

Before you decide

General

What types of software do you develop?
We build mobile applications, web products, backend APIs, and internal software systems. Most engagements sit across React Native, React, Next.js, Vite, Node.js, Supabase, and cloud-connected delivery.
How long does it typically take to complete a project?
A focused MVP usually takes 4-8 weeks, a full product build 8-14 weeks, and a larger platform 14-24 weeks. Timelines are finalized after discovery so the scope is grounded in actual requirements.
Do you provide ongoing support and maintenance?
Yes. Ongoing support can include bug fixes, maintenance, performance work, new feature development, and production support depending on the engagement shape.

Process & Engagement

How do you scope and price projects?
Projects can be structured as fixed-scope delivery, hourly specialist work, contract-based support, or embedded capacity with your team. Pricing is discussed during discovery and tailored to the project scope, with support windows and terms defined upfront.
What's your development process?
The process is straightforward: discovery, design and architecture, development, testing, and launch. You get regular updates, real visibility into progress, and a delivery rhythm designed to avoid surprises.
What engagement models do you offer?
The main models are project delivery for defined builds, embedded partnership for dedicated capacity, and flexible specialist support for consultancy, architecture reviews, or feature development. It is possible to move between these as needs change.
Can you work with our existing team?
Yes. The work can adapt to your team's sprint cadence, communication style, ticketing setup, code review expectations, and development practices. The goal is to integrate cleanly with how your team already works.

Technical

What technologies do you use?
Typical stacks include Expo, React Native, React, Next.js, Vite, Node.js, Supabase, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, AWS, Docker, and related tooling. The exact stack is chosen based on product needs.
How does AI-assisted development benefit my project?
AI-assisted workflows are used where they improve speed or review quality, but they do not replace senior judgment. The value is faster iteration and better safety nets.
Do you handle app store submissions?
Yes. App Store and Play Store submission work can be included, along with screenshots, copy preparation, and compliance-oriented release support.
How do you ensure code quality?
Code quality is protected through review, testing, deployment discipline, documentation, and production-minded architecture decisions. The goal is software that still feels solid long after launch.

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Location
Philippines