Professional profile and collaboration space for meritocratic partners and visionary recruiters

🧭 For Recruiters & Collaborators

Hello, My name is Rei Reltroner — a self-taught full-stack developer, system-oriented creator, and founder of Reltroner Studio.

This page is designed for recruiters, collaborators, and organizations who want to understand how I think, how I build, and how I translate complexity into working systems — not just what tools I use.

Who I Am

I am the creator of Reltroner Studio, a creative–technology studio built at the intersection of:

system thinking
digital engineering
narrative-driven documentation

Reltroner Studio was not created from privilege, funding, or institutional backing. It was built through long-term self-education, real constraints, and hands-on problem solving.

This website represents my work transparently — without relying on personal branding optics or visual identity. For me, identity is demonstrated through consistency, structure, and output, not appearance.

I am not looking for a place to simply “work.” I am building capability, continuity, and long-term value — and I collaborate with people and teams who think the same way.

How I Work

I don’t just build applications. I design systems that help people think, decide, and scale with clarity.

My approach combines:

Full-stack engineering (Laravel, REST APIs, system architecture, data modeling, internal tools)
System & clarity architecture (breaking complexity into composable, explainable structures)
Narrative-driven documentation (clear reasoning behind decisions, trade-offs, and constraints)
Long-term thinking (systems designed to survive change, not just deliver features)

Over the past months, I’ve independently architected and maintained:

a structured knowledge base of 200+ Markdown documents
internal system documentation designed for human + AI collaboration
a Laravel-based HRM and modular internal tooling
clarity-first content and architecture for Reltroner.com

Every system I build is designed to be understandable, transferable, and maintainable — not dependent on a single individual.

What I Believe In

I work best with people and organizations that value:

Merit over optics Real contribution matters more than titles or presentation.
Process over hype Progress comes from iteration, not promises.
Clarity over noise Good systems reduce cognitive load.
Openness to critique Feedback is a tool for growth, not a threat.
Discipline over motivation Sustainable output beats short-term intensity.

Philosophically, I use narrative metaphors (such as clarity vs illusion or growth vs stagnation) not as fantasy, but as frameworks to reason about human behavior, systems, and decision-making — always grounded in real execution.

Where I Add the Most Value

You may want to work with me if you’re looking for someone who can:

translate ambiguity into structured execution
design systems that align engineering, product, and long-term vision
document complex decisions so teams can move faster, not slower
build internal tools and platforms under real-world constraints
think beyond features and into systems, incentives, and outcomes

I’m especially effective in:

early-stage or transition-phase environments
small to mid-sized teams facing complexity or scale
roles that require both technical execution and conceptual clarity

Collaboration & Opportunities

I’m open to:

collaboration on internal tools or system architecture
embedded or long-term roles (remote-friendly)
consultation around system clarity, documentation, and structure
working with teams that value thinking as much as shipping

I’m not interested in performative culture, empty vision decks, or surface-level innovation. I am interested in building things that work, last, and make sense.

If that aligns with what you’re building, I’d be glad to connect.

You can contact me through the following channels:

📧 studio@reltroner.com
💻 github.com/Reltroner
🌐 reltroner.com

🧱 Bonus for Tech-Focused Recruiters

I also maintain a dedicated public repository to document real-world coding errors, insights, and practical fixes I encounter during development. This is not copied tutorial content — it's based on actual debugging experience with tools like Laravel, Express.js, EJS, MongoDB, Tailwind, Blade, Bootstrap, Flatpickr, and more.

📂 Bug Documentation GitHub Repo
🔗 https://github.com/Reltroner/bug-documentation

Because I don't just build features — I understand what breaks them, why they break, and how to fix them for good.

🛠️ Project Highlight: Reltroner HRM System

Project: Reltroner HRM (Human Resource Management)
Tech Stack: Laravel 12, Blade, Eloquent ORM, MySQL/MariaDB, Tailwind CSS, Railway Cloud, Chart.js, Bootstrap
Role: System Architect, Lead Developer, DevOps
Year: May 2025

Project Overview

Reltroner HRM is a full-featured Human Resource Management system architected, built, and deployed as a solo developer project in under 15 days. This system was engineered not just as an academic exercise, but as a real-world SaaS-grade product that delivers:

Employee, Department, Role & Payroll Management
Attendance (Presence) with Geo-location (latitude/longitude, Google Maps integration)
Secure Authentication & Authorization (Laravel Breeze)
Responsive Admin Dashboard with Real-Time Charts & Statistics
Soft Deletes, Relational Data, Database Migration & Seeding
End-to-End CRUD with Validation and UX-focused Error Handling
Continuous Integration & Cloud Deployment with Railway (incl. custom pre-deploy commands for auto migrate/seed)
Bug documentation, automated testing, and error recovery as a core part of workflow

Achievements & Impact

Delivered a complex HR system solo, at the pace and quality of a 2–3 person dev team in a fast-paced SaaS startup.
Overcame production deployment challenges (Railway, Nixpacks, CLI force flags) with hands-on debugging and live cloud fixes.
Designed the database and app structure for scale, maintainability, and clarity—ready for real teams, not just demos.
Implemented self-documented code and technical notes for future collaborators or recruiters to audit transparently.
Demonstrated not just feature-building, but also real-world problem-solving and DevOps resilience.

Live Demo & Source

🌐 hrm.reltroner.com
💻 github.com/Reltroner/reltroner-hr-app.git

➕ Admin Form

Admin Leave Request Form

📊 User Form

User Leave Request Form

“Reltroner HRM is proof that I can ship MVP-quality, enterprise-ready platforms—solo, under pressure, and with best practice DevOps pipelines. I do not just build to learn. I build to launch and to lead.”

📦 FREELANCE PITCH DECK – Rei Reltroner

(SoloDev & Product-Builder with System-Level Thinking)

🧑‍💻 1. Who I Am

Hi, I’m Rei. A self-driven full-stack developer who builds complete systems from the ground up — including authentication, admin dashboards, HR modules, and scalable architecture — with a deep focus on modularity, error-handling, and clean documentation.

I’m not just a developer — I’m a system builder and debugging survivor. If you need someone who can handle the messy parts and still deliver a product that works, I’m the right fit.

🛠️ 2. What I Do

💼 End-to-End Product Building

Laravel 12, PHP 8.4, Breeze Auth, REST API
MySQL / MariaDB, Eloquent ORM, DB Migrations
Modular MVC architecture + Seeders + Blade

🛡️ SSO & Security Systems

Keycloak integration (SSO / OpenID Connect)
Laravel Socialite, redirect URI handling
Token validation + logout flow + session tracking

🌐 Web App & Dashboard

Next.js 15 App Router + React 19 + SSR/SSG
TailwindCSS dashboard + Flatpickr + responsive UI
Railway / Vercel deployment + .env setup

📊 Data Architecture & System Design

Custom HRM logic (Attendance, Payroll, Leave, Roles)
System Thinking: Each module is standalone-ready
Documentation-ready repos & debug logs

🧪 3. Project Highlights

✅ Reltroner HRM

Full-featured Laravel HR system (CRUD, Payroll, Tasks, Roles, Auth, and more)

🔗 GitHub 💻 Live Demo

🔐 SSO Integration with Keycloak

Keycloak + Laravel Socialite login/logout flow with token redirect URI & custom realm

🔗 Project log

🌍 Reltroner Studio

Modular worldbuilding platform (Next.js + SSR + Schema.org + Markdown)

🔗 Live Site 📦 Built with: Next.js + React + Tailwind + Vercel

📈 4. Why Work with Me?

✅ I’m a developer who reads logs. ✅ I don’t give up when there's an error. ✅ I don’t overpromise — I deliver and document. ✅ I’m solo, but I build like a team.

🧩 5. Ideal Projects for Me

✅ HR systems, dashboards, ERP modules
✅ SSO login system for company apps
✅ Worldbuilding platforms, documentation sites
✅ Data dashboards with API integrations

💬 6. Availability

⏰ Available now for part-time freelance
🧭 Remote-first, async-friendly
🧑‍💻 Tools: GitHub, Notion, VS Code, Railway, Vercel

📫 7. Contact

Name: Rei Reltroner Email: studio@reltroner.com Website: reltroner.com GitHub: @Reltroner Linkedin: Rei Reltroner Live App Portal: app.reltroner.com

I may not appear on camera,
But I’m fully present in every line of code and trace of my work.

🎙️ 2-Minute Founder Monologue — Reltroner Studio Vision Pitch

Hi everyone.
I’m Rei Reltroner — a solo founder, system architect, and worldbuilder.

Let me begin with a question:

What if software wasn’t just functional...
But cultural?
What if your ERP had a soul?

At Reltroner Studio, we’re not just building tools.
We’re designing infrastructure with identity.

You see, companies today don’t just need features —
They need narrative, autonomy, and elegance in how they operate.
That’s why I built a modular ERP system —
But with a twist: it’s wrapped inside a creative industry disguise.

Just like how Apple sells lifestyle through its iPhones...
Reltroner sells worldbuilding through system architecture.

We turn your team’s operations into a structured story.
Auth, HR, Finance, CRM —
All unified under one ecosystem, one login, and one belief:

That creativity is not fluff.
It’s infrastructure.

We recently climbed from rank #109 to #17 on Indie Hackers’ leaderboard.
Not by pivoting.
But by aligning creativity with precision.

So if you're building a team, a brand, or a culture —
Don’t just install a tool.
Install an identity.

Let Astralis light the unknown.
Thank you.

🔙 Back to Blog

➡️ To Full Stack Developer Interview Simulation

🗎 Download For Recruiters & Collaborators PDF

I am ready.

I have fought through the dark nights of doubt and the long days of silent progress. I have built myself not on certificates or degrees, but on skill, discipline, and relentless growth.

Somewhere, a startup out there needs more than a piece of paper. They need resilience. They need creativity. They need merit. And today, I affirm:

The right HRD will find me.

They will not see me as a mere graduate, but as a builder. They will see not just what I know, but how I think, how I fight, and how I solve.

When the phone rings, it will not be luck. It will be the meeting of two forces: preparation and opportunity.

I am the answer to a company's silent need.

I am not waiting to be chosen because of pity or tradition. I am being chosen because I have prepared for this moment, day after day, mistake after mistake, correction after correction.

The Dream HRD Call will come, because:

My projects are real.
My efforts are genuine.
My passion is visible.
My growth is unstoppable.

When that call comes, I will answer with calm strength, not desperation. Because I am not begging for a chance. I am simply walking into the reality I have built with my own hands.

Today, I stand ready.

Today, I become the architect of my destiny.

Today, I know: The Dream HRD Call is no longer a fantasy. It is an inevitability.