Freelance Full-Stack Developer Offers 2 Project Slots for November

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Vicente Reyes, a freelance developer since 2018, is accepting two client projects for November 2025. He has completed 25 projects for businesses across the UK, US, and Australia, including 11 production Shopify stores. Limiting intake to two slots ensures each project receives his full attention. Prospective clients can book a discovery call or send a project brief via direct message, with a response guaranteed within 24 hours. His portfolio is available at vicentereyes.org for those wishing to review his previous work.

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