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BRAEDEN
PELLETIER

Full-Stack & iOS Developer

Self-taught developer and founder. I build real products — from App Store releases to hardware integrations to production websites. Currently running PellTech and shipping things people actually pay for.

300+
Paid Downloads
$2.2K
Revenue Generated
5.0★
App Store Rating
braeden@pelltech ~ zsh
whoami
braeden-pelletier

cat profile.json
{
  "role": "iOS + Full-Stack Dev",
  "location": "Calgary, AB",
  "status": "open to work",
  "focus": [
    "Swift/SwiftUI",
    "React / Next.js",
    "Hardware + IoT"
  ]
}

./release-pwnagotchi-companion
✓ App Store: LIVE
01.

Experience

JAN 2024 — PRESENT
Founder & iOS Developer
Full-Time · Calgary, AB
  • Published Pwnagotchi Companion on the App Store ($7.99 CAD) — achieved 300+ paid downloads and $2,200+ CAD in revenue within 3 months of launch
  • Architected a full product ecosystem: SwiftUI iOS app, Python backend plugin, and WebSocket server for Raspberry Pi communication
  • Implemented Core Bluetooth control between iPhone and Raspberry Pi Zero (2) W
  • Managed end-to-end product lifecycle — UI/UX, App Store submission, customer support, and iterative updates
  • Designed and deployed pelltech.ca using Next.js with mobile-first responsive design
  • Maintained a 5.0+ star rating through rapid bug fixes and feature delivery
MAY 2022 — MAR 2023
Full-Stack Developer
Contract · Airdrie, AB
  • Designed and developed themeit.ca with custom CSS animations and AWS S3/CloudFront CDN integration
  • Reduced page load times by 30% through lazy loading, image optimization, and CDN usage
  • Implemented responsive design with mobile-first development
ONGOING
Personal
Hardware & Software Engineer
Personal Projects
  • Engineered KITT Knight Rider voice assistant using Raspberry Pi, Picovoice, Porcupine, and Rhino with optimized Python pipelines
  • Built ESP32-based smart home sensors integrated with self-hosted Home Assistant
  • Configured and maintained Raspberry Pi, Linux, and macOS workstations
  • Diagnosed and repaired complex PC and laptop hardware/software issues
02.

Projects

Pwnagotchi Companion dashboard screenshot
iOS App · Commercial
Pwnagotchi Companion

A paid iOS companion app for the Pwnagotchi Wi-Fi auditing device. Full SwiftUI interface with real-time WebSocket data, live stats display, and Core Bluetooth control over Raspberry Pi Zero W.

★ 5.0 App Store Rating ◆ 300+ Downloads ◆ $2,200+ Revenue
Swift SwiftUI WebSocket Core Bluetooth Python Raspberry Pi
PellTech.ca website screenshot
Web · Business
PellTech.ca

The marketing and product site for PellTech — built with Next.js using a mobile-first approach. Clean, fast, and SEO-optimized to drive App Store conversions and showcase all PellTech products.

Next.js React CSS SEO
Theme-it website screenshot
Web · Client Work
Theme-it Construction Website

Full production website for a construction company. Custom CSS animations, AWS S3/CloudFront CDN, 30% load time reduction, and a CMS workflow built for non-technical staff.

HTML/CSS JavaScript AWS S3 CloudFront
HealthCheckerr Docker container monitor screenshot
iOS App · Open Source
HealthCheckerr

A native iOS app for monitoring and controlling multiple Docker instances remotely. Provides real-time container health status, logs, and controls from your iPhone — no third-party services required.

Swift SwiftUI Docker API REST
Trakt JSON Converter screenshot
Python · Tool · Open Source
Trakt JSON Converter

A Python utility that converts Trakt export files into the correct import format — solving a real pain point for users migrating watch history, ratings, and watchlists between accounts. Earned 5 GitHub stars organically.

★ 5 GitHub Stars
Python JSON CLI
KITT Voice Assistant screenshot
Python · Hardware · AI
KITT Voice Assistant

A custom voice assistant built on Raspberry Pi using Picovoice, Porcupine wake-word detection, and Rhino intent recognition. Inspired by KITT from Knight Rider — local, private, and fast.

Python Raspberry Pi Picovoice Porcupine Rhino
03.

Tech Stack

iOS Development
  • Swift
  • SwiftUI
  • UIKit
  • Core Bluetooth
  • Xcode / TestFlight
  • App Store Connect
Web Development
  • React / Next.js
  • React Native
  • Flutter
  • HTML / CSS / JS
  • Node.js
Backend & APIs
  • Python
  • WebSocket
  • RESTful APIs
  • JSON
  • AWS S3 / CloudFront
Hardware & IoT
  • Raspberry Pi
  • ESP32 / Arduino
  • Bluetooth protocols
  • Home Assistant
  • 3D Modelling & Printing
Tools & Platforms
  • Git / GitHub
  • Docker
  • Linux / macOS
  • Embedded Systems
04.

Blog

JANUARY 2026
How I Shipped a Paid iOS App as a Self-Taught Developer

From concept to $1,700+ in revenue — the real story of building, launching, and supporting Pwnagotchi Companion on the App Store.

Read Article →
DECEMBER 2025
Connecting an iPhone to a Raspberry Pi via Bluetooth & WebSocket

A technical deep-dive into the architecture behind Pwnagotchi Companion — Core Bluetooth, Python backend, and real-time data sync.

Read Article →
NOVEMBER 2025
Building a Voice Assistant with Picovoice on Raspberry Pi

Local, private, and fast — how I built a KITT-inspired voice assistant without sending a single word to the cloud.

Read Article →
05.

Contact

Let's build something real together.

Whether you're looking for a developer, want to collaborate on a project, or just want to talk shop — my inbox is open.