# Maelify
> AI-native commerce engineering for DTC brands and Shopify Plus agencies. Headless Next.js storefronts, custom Shopify apps, agent pipelines, performance engineering, and SEO-preserving migrations to Shopify Plus. Run by Jose Galiano, an independent senior Shopify Plus engineer with 8 years on the platform.
## Senior engineer
- Jose Galiano (Mael), based in Valencia, Spain.
- 8 years on Shopify Plus.
- Daily workflow uses Claude Code and OpenAI Codex against real client repos.
- Languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, Mandarin Chinese.
- CET timezone, reliable US East Coast overlap from 3pm to 11pm CET.
## Services
- Shopify Plus engineering: Plus theme engineering, performance work tied to conversion outcomes.
- Headless Shopify with Next.js: Next.js storefronts on Vercel, Storefront GraphQL API, Figma-to-production deploys.
- Custom Shopify apps and POS extensions: TypeScript and Node, multi-tenant SaaS with PostgreSQL row-level isolation, Admin and POS extensions, Shopify Functions.
- AI agent pipelines on Shopify: Production agent pipelines integrating Shopify, Klaviyo, and internal data sources for merchandising, support routing, and ops automation.
- Migrations to Shopify Plus: SEO-preserving migrations from Salesforce Commerce Cloud, Magento, and BigCommerce.
## Engagement shapes
- Embedded 4 days/week: 18,000 EUR per month (FT-equivalent)
- Embedded 2 days/week: 11,000 EUR per month
- Delivery sprint: from 18,000 EUR (two weeks, fixed scope, defined artifacts)
- Program build: from 50,000 EUR (six to ten weeks)
## Active engagements
- Active clients: The MeatStick, The Bead Gallery, The Protein Warehouse, Kuanism, Terapia Global, Luis El Oraculo, Gentleman and Lady's, Ultima Serie.
- Active agency partner: Superco (Shopify Platinum Partner, London).
## Proof artifacts
- YouTube walkthrough: full Shopify landing page built end-to-end with Claude Code, Shopify, and Klaviyo. https://youtu.be/4JMvKJCqQRY
- Case studies on maelify.com: Headless Shopify + AI (PDP render 1.1s -> 450ms, 96 Lighthouse), multi-tenant POS app (PostgreSQL RLS, 3 POS extensions), performance engineering (TTFB 600ms -> 114ms, $372k quarter), MeatStick Kickstarter ($240k in 24 hours).
## Optional links
- Site: https://www.maelify.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/galianojose/
- Contact: https://www.maelify.com/pages/book
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