Meet the Bubble Developers Expanding Their Reach on Upwork

Four Bubble Developers share how Bubble’s official partnership with Upwork has helped them gain exposure, grow their skills, and connect with clients.

Cheyenne Blaisdell
August 07, 2024 • 4 minute read
Meet the Bubble Developers Expanding Their Reach on Upwork

There’s a growing demand for professional programmers who build on Bubble — and with good reason: Bubble is faster, less expensive, and more efficient than traditional coding. From companies who turn to our Hire a Developer portal to match with trusted Bubble talent to organizations who use third-party marketplaces to discover top Bubble Developers all over the world, it’s a great time to learn, build, and grow with no-code.

Today, we’re excited to team up with Upwork on an official partnership to feature top Bubble-Certified Developers in an exclusive experts directory and help them shine in front of new audiences and opportunities. As one of the leading freelance marketplaces in the world, Upwork is trusted by elite brands and startups to match freelance opportunities with expert talent.

For organizations and individuals who turn to Upwork for finding trusted tech talent, this partnership makes it easier and faster to discover Bubble-Certified Developers to take big ideas to the next level.

Want a taste of what it’s like to gain exposure on both Bubble and Upwork? Hear first-hand from Bubble talent cross-listing their expertise across both platforms. 

A.B. Modi: From business consultant to 160 Bubble projects … and counting

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A.B. spent 15 years building and growing businesses before he discovered Bubble — and no-code changed everything. 

“It completely transformed my approach. Bubble allowed me to develop end-to-end business systems without the need for external tools. This capability was my ‘aha!’ moment‌ — ‌I realized I could streamline processes and build comprehensive solutions within a single platform.”

Since then, A.B. has built over 160 projects, earned a Gold agency partner tier on Bubble, and become a Top Rated freelancer on Upwork, where he’s able to leverage the marketplace to reach new audiences and exercise Bubble’s full potential. 

“I decided to join Upwork because it offered a seamless way to connect with skilled freelancers for various needs. As I explored more, I realized that it wasn’t just a platform to hire talent but also a great avenue to showcase my own expertise.”

“Since joining, Upwork has significantly boosted my career. It has provided me with a global client base, enabling me to work on diverse projects and refine my skills further. The platform’s structure and support have helped me establish a strong reputation as an Expert-Vetted freelancer, which has opened doors to exciting and rewarding opportunities.”

Check out A.B. on Bubble and Upwork.

Mateus Proto: From IT support to 12,000 hours of Bubble development

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Mateus was working in IT infrastructure when an idea for an IT support marketplace app reignited a long-held dream of working as an app developer. When he discovered Bubble, “it was love at first sight.” While his startup idea didn’t work out, Mateus decided to leave IT behind and embrace Bubble development full time. Today, he’s clocked over 12,000 hours of Bubble development across 50 projects as well as earned a Silver agency partner tier on Bubble and a Top Rated Plus status on Upwork. From building legal mediation software to developing a tool to check business and environment sterilization, Mateus has come a long way from his days working a standard 9–5. 

“Contrary to what many believe, customers don't go [to marketplaces] looking for a cheap price, he says. “They go because they want to find the best professionals in the world to make their dreams come true.”

Check out Mateus on Bubble and Upwork.

Shivam Pujara: From student to Bubble agency CEO

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Shivam was 18 years old when he left India to attend university in the United States. It was there that he discovered Bubble and used it to build an app to order food from local restaurants. The app became a huge success at school and led him to help people build successful businesses and tools with Bubble.

Today, Shivam runs Madhupa, a Bubble Bronze agency partner that builds apps for organizations like the Miami Dolphins and GoHangars. Madhupa offers services on Upwork to reach new audiences, and Shivam says that discovering the power of marketplaces has been “extremely powerful in changing the course of my life. I was not only able to break free from a ‘normal’ life and get myself the freedom I desired, but also build a Bubble agency that is rapidly growing.”

Check out Shivam on Bubble and Upwork.

Adam Goodyer: From construction equipment installation to top 1% Bubble expert on Upwork

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Adam was working in construction, installing equipment in tunnels and mining projects, before he discovered Bubble and used it to build a personal finance app.

After expanding his technical knowledge and learning the basics of design, workflows, and APIs on Bubble, Adam turned to Upwork to begin his freelancing career. Since then, he's worked on over 60 projects. “Not only have my Bubble skills grown tenfold, I’ve also developed an understanding of business processes in all kinds of industries.”

Adam now runs APG Software Solutions, an agency focused on Bubble development augmented with custom code. 

“I’m now considered Top Rated on Upwork. My confidence in handling technical conversations and managing jobs has improved dramatically,” he says. “I find the freelancing life much more challenging and engaging due to the diversity of the projects I work on. Every day brings new challenges and different problems to solve.”

Check out Adam on Bubble and Upwork.

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