OPERATIONS

I'm Engel Gatus. Based in Makati, Philippines.

I didn't start in code. I started in restaurant operations, fixing chaos. That grounded reality taught me that logic solves what enthusiasm can't. Today, I apply that discipline to systems. Streamlining workflows that turned a $10K baseline into a $100K revenue surge.

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I discovered that burnout is rarely a failure of effort; it's a failure of structure. In the service industry, empathy meant feeling the friction that was grinding the team down. Logic meant removing it. I basked in the chaos. Workflows, inventory, coordination. Proving that a precise, functioning system is the ultimate form of respect for human labor.

EMPATHY
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Then I discovered code. I pivoted to digital infrastructure through a three-month intensive at Zuitt. I discovered a natural affinity for the strict logic of code. The realization was simple: the bottlenecks I used to manage manually could be eliminated with the right software. It wasn't just about learning to build websites; it was about acquiring the tools to engineer scalable solutions.

EVOLUTION
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Now, I operate with radical adaptability. Systems thinking allows me to dissect any tool or challenge and master it rapidly. I don't just execute requests, I decode the operational intent; asking 'why' to optimize the 'how.' I look past the immediate task to the broader efficiency, delivering the solution the system actually needs. My stack is adaptable, and my focus is simple: bridge the gap between where you are and where you need to scale.

SYSTEMS

You need a problem solver, not just a resume.

I'm adaptable, logic-driven, and I learn systems fast. Whether it's streamlining operations or handling the details others miss, I'm ready to help your team run smoother from day one.

Let's introduce ourselves.