About
Hi, I'm Bobby Jose — a software engineer based in Toronto, Canada. I've spent the last decade building everything from aerospace automation tools to enterprise SaaS platforms.
The Beginning
My journey into tech started with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. I was fascinated by how things worked — the physics, the precision, the problem-solving.
That foundation led me to the aerospace industry, where I got my first taste of software by automating design tools like CATIA V5 — and automating the tedious, repetitive work is what made me fall in love with software.
Aerospace Years
I worked at Boeing and Bombardier on aerospace automation. There's something humbling about writing code that helps build aircraft.
That's when I realized software wasn't just a tool for engineering; it was engineering.
The Evolution
The transition from mechanical to software wasn't overnight. I jumped between technologies, learning whatever the project needed. One day I'd be wrestling with SAP integrations, the next I'd be building .NET applications.
My career took me through the evolution of enterprise software. I worked on monolithic ASP.NET applications at Industrial Alliance, building financial planning software that advisors relied on daily.
Those massive codebases taught me patience, the importance of good architecture, and the pain of technical debt.
Today
Then came the shift to microservices and cloud architecture. At igloo, I've been architecting event-driven systems on Azure — functions, service buses, the whole distributed systems puzzle.
It's a different world from monoliths, with its own challenges and rewards. I've also been integrating AI capabilities into our platform, which feels like the next frontier.
Certifications along the way:
Azure Solutions Architect · Azure Developer · AWS Solutions Architect
Projects
Glucoplate
An AI-powered nutrition tracker that analyzes food photos to estimate macros and glucose impact. Built to make nutrition logging effortless — just snap a photo and get instant insights.
Pieplot
An AI-powered receipt scanner and bill splitter. Snap a photo of any receipt to auto-extract items and prices, split costs across a group with proportional tax and tip, and keep track of who owes whom.
Beaverplot
A LiDAR scan-to-BIM tool that turns an iPhone or iPad into a professional scanner. Walk through a space to capture room geometry, then export industry-standard architectural models as DXF, IFC, or PDF.
OwlPlot
A photography planning app that helps photographers scout locations, track golden hour, plan compositions, and find the perfect conditions for their next shoot.
Beyond Code
Outside of work, you'll usually find me out on the trails around Ontario — getting away from the screen has a way of putting code problems in perspective.
This blog is where I share what I've learned — the wins, the mistakes, and everything in between. If you're on a similar journey, I hope something here helps.