Baljeet Aulakh - Senior Software Engineer & Entrepreneur

Professional Summary

Senior Software Engineer and Entrepreneur with 13+ years of experience spanning embedded systems, full-stack web development, and mobile applications. Proven record of on-time delivery in Agile teams, mentoring developers, and thriving in remote-first environments. Specialized in Elixir, Phoenix LiveView, React, and modern web technologies. Founder of BlueSnowDevelopers LLC and Crazy4Apps with successful SaaS and mobile app publications. Strong communicator with cross-functional collaboration expertise and stakeholder-focused mindset.

Technical Skills

AI & Developer Tools:

GitHub Copilot, Claude AI, ChatGPT, AI-Assisted Development, Code Generation

Languages & Frameworks:

Elixir, Phoenix, LiveView, Ruby on Rails, React, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, Tailwind, Swift, Java, C/C++, MATLAB, VHDL

Databases:

PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Firestore, Elasticsearch, SQL Server

Mobile & Web:

iOS (Swift), SwiftUI, CoreData, Android SDK, Xcode, Android Studio, Firebase

DevOps & Deployment:

AWS (S3, EC2), Terraform, Docker, GitHub Actions, TeamCity, Fly.io, GoDaddy, Vercel, CI/CD

Integrations & APIs:

OAuth 2.0, Facebook Login, Google Sign-In, Zapier, Stripe, Mailgun, Twilio, GraphQL, REST APIs

Professional Experience

Senior Software Engineer

Participate Inc.

2018 - 2025

Contributing to full-stack development and architectural improvements in a remote-first environment, collaborating on migration from Rails/React to modern Elixir/Phoenix LiveView stack.

Developed comprehensive digital badging and credentialing system with automated awards, mentor review workflows, and stackable credential pathways for learning management platform
Built responsive, accessible UIs using Tailwind CSS and integrated advanced text editors (ProseMirror, Slate)
Architected PostgreSQL database solutions and implemented GraphQL APIs for efficient data access
Implemented Oban for reliable background job processing and system orchestration
Delivered features consistently in Agile sprints, maintaining 100% commitment success rate
Mentored junior developers and facilitated cross-functional team collaboration
Automated business workflows using Zapier integrations for seamless data synchronization

Founder & Lead Engineer

BlueSnowDevelopers LLC

2021 - Present

Founded and operated a freelance consultancy delivering enterprise B2B SaaS solutions. Architected and developed King of Spades, a large-scale Elixir/Phoenix B2B SaaS platform.

Engineered complex state management system for multi-round progressive raffles with real-time card deck visualization
Developed dynamic prize pool calculations and comprehensive user authentication systems
Implemented payment processing and enterprise integrations using Stripe and third-party APIs
Architected PostgreSQL database solutions with optimized performance for real-time applications
Managed complete product lifecycle from ideation to deployment readiness

Software/Firmware Engineer

Rockwell Automation

2013 - 2018

Software and firmware engineer specializing in embedded systems, FPGA development, and industrial automation systems.

Served as SME for Nios II firmware development and FPGA solutions using Quartus and MATLAB
Developed system validation models with MATLAB/Simulink for critical industrial applications
Collaborated effectively with distributed U.S. and international engineering teams
Authored comprehensive requirements, design specifications, and test documentation
Mentored junior engineers, enhancing team project delivery capabilities

Founder / Independent Developer

Crazy4Apps.com

2013 - 2020

Entrepreneurial venture developing and publishing innovative mobile applications for iOS and Android platforms, managing complete product lifecycle.

Published several successful applications to App Store and Google Play Store
Managed complete app lifecycle: requirements, design, development, testing, deployment, and marketing
Developed apps using diverse technology stacks: Firebase, Java, Swift, React Native
Handled comprehensive UI/UX design, market positioning, and customer engagement strategies

Component Engineering Intern

Rockwell Automation

2012 - 2013

Supported component engineering initiatives for industrial automation systems with focus on ASIC cost analysis and algorithm development.

Developed Excel VBA macros to enhance data visibility across MRI spreadsheets with automated reporting
Created VBA-based cost analysis software with user interface for ASIC cost estimation using pin count and die size
Implemented MATLAB functions for CRI algorithm development, integrating database operations and scoring systems

Education

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Computer & Electrical Engineering

Cleveland State University

2013

Additional Information

Remote work experience: 9+ years in distributed teams across multiple time zones
Agile methodologies: Scrum, Kanban, continuous integration and deployment practices
King of Spades SaaS: B2B progressive raffle gaming platform built with Elixir/Phoenix LiveView featuring real-time mechanics and payment processing
Mobile applications: Published cross-platform apps including Drinks Guide (Firebase/Java/Swift), AZ09 & Floorbust (React Native), and Kinect Fitness Trainer (C#/Kinect SDK)
Strong problem-solving skills with focus on scalable, maintainable solutions