Initializing profile — Calgary, AB

BRAEDEN

PELLETIER

iOS Developer ·
Hardware & Infrastructure

Self-taught systems-minded developer bridging the gap between mobile apps, embedded devices, and production infrastructure. Founder of PellTech — I build software that talks to hardware that talks to other software, and keep it all running reliably.

300+

Paid Downloads

$2.2K

Revenue Generated

5.0★

App Store Rating

View Projects Get In Touch PellTech ↗

braeden@pelltech ~ zsh

➜ whoami

braeden-pelletier

➜ cat profile.json

{

"role": "iOS + Systems Dev",

"location": "Calgary, AB",

"status": "open to work",

"focus": [

"Swift / SwiftUI",

"Raspberry Pi / ESP32",

"Docker / Proxmox"

]

}

➜ ./release-pwnagotchi-companion

✓ App Store: LIVE

➜

01.

Experience

JAN 2024 — PRESENT

PellTech

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

Theme-it Construction

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 Homelab

Systems & Infrastructure Engineer

Self-Hosted · Linux · Automation

Maintain a Proxmox VE homelab running multiple VMs and LXC containers, with automated backup schedules and resource monitoring
Orchestrate Docker containers across multiple servers — including Plex, Pi-hole, Homepage, reverse proxies, and custom applications
Configured Tailscale VPN mesh for secure remote access to all services from any location, mirroring enterprise zero-trust patterns
Built Home Assistant automation with custom ESP32 sensors, including a diabetic cat monitoring system that tracks litter box usage and weight trends
Operationalized monitoring and alerting (Speedtest Tracker, health checks, notification systems) to detect and auto-remediate service outages

How It All Fits Together

My path from finishing carpenter to iOS developer might seem unconventional, but both professions share a common thread: precision problem-solving with physical constraints.

In carpentry, I learned to read blueprints, measure twice, cut once, and troubleshoot when things don't fit. That same mindset applies to software — except my materials are Swift, Python, and infrastructure rather than wood and hardware.

What makes me different from most mobile developers is that I speak the language of hardware and systems. When I built Pwnagotchi Companion, I wasn't just making an iOS app — I was designing a complete ecosystem: SwiftUI on the frontend, WebSocket communication, a custom Python plugin running on a Raspberry Pi, and Core Bluetooth integration with the actual device. I've run a Proxmox homelab to host all of it, with Docker containers, reverse proxies, and automated backups because I believe developers should own their infrastructure.

If you're looking for someone who can build the app AND understand the infrastructure it runs on, let's talk.

Years Shipping Code

5.0★

App Store Rating

$2.2K+

Revenue Generated

∞

Hours in Homelab

02.

Projects

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

App Store ↗ GitHub ↗

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

Live Site ↗

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

Live Site ↗

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

GitHub ↗

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

GitHub ↗

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

GitHub ↗

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

BRAEDEN

PELLETIER

Experience

How It All Fits Together

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BRAEDEN PELLETIER

Experience

How It All Fits Together

Projects

Tech Stack

Blog

Contact

BRAEDEN

PELLETIER