# Borut Balazek

> Senior Software Engineer with 14+ years building scalable platforms. AI, data pipelines, and high-scale TypeScript systems. Fast delivery with integrity.

## About

Borut Balazek is a senior software engineer with 14+ years of experience building scalable platforms used by millions. Specializing in TypeScript, React, Node.js, and production-ready architectures. From startups to enterprises, turning complex technical challenges into reliable business solutions.

- **Location:** Slovenia, EU
- **Email:** info@bobalazek.com
- **Experience:** 14+ years

## Services

- **MVP Development**: Rapidly build and launch minimum viable products with scalable architecture
- **Full-Stack Development**: End-to-end web application development using modern technologies
- **AI Integration**: Integrate AI capabilities (OpenAI, Anthropic) into existing applications
- **System Scaling**: Optimize and scale existing applications for growth
- **Technical Consulting**: Architecture reviews, code audits, and technical guidance

## Technologies

- **Frontend**: TypeScript, React, Next.js, Astro
- **Backend**: Node.js, NestJS, PostgreSQL, Redis
- **Infrastructure**: Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, GCP
- **AI/ML**: OpenAI API, Anthropic API, LangChain

## Featured Projects

- **ClassCharts**: UK's leading school behavior management platform (8+ years, millions of users)
- **MarketAlerts** (defunct, May 2026): AI-powered investment intelligence that monitored 20+ markets 24/7. Site at marketalerts.com is no longer active.
- **Edukey Education**: SEND management platform for UK schools
- **IoT Smart City Platform**: Government infrastructure with 20+ microservices

## FAQ

### How much does custom software development cost?
Project costs vary based on scope. Simple apps start around $15k-30k, enterprise systems $50k-200k+.

### How long does it take to build a web application?
Basic web apps take 6-12 weeks, complex platforms 3-6 months. Progress shown every 1-2 weeks.

### What technologies do you specialize in?
TypeScript, React, Next.js, Node.js, PostgreSQL, AI APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic), Docker, and cloud infrastructure.

## Contact

- **Book a Call**: https://calendly.com/borut-corcolabs/30min
- **Email**: info@bobalazek.com
- **LinkedIn**: https://www.linkedin.com/in/borut-balazek-41765a53/
- **GitHub**: https://github.com/bobalazek
- **CV/Resume**: https://bobalazek.com/assets/cv/Borut_Balazek_CV.pdf

## Links

- [Home](https://bobalazek.com/)
- [Consulting](https://bobalazek.com/consulting)
- [Projects](https://bobalazek.com/projects)
- [Skills](https://bobalazek.com/skills)
- [Blog](https://bobalazek.com/blog)
- [Case Studies](https://bobalazek.com/case-studies)