Daylon Ball
I'm a passionate software engineer and technical founder with a track record of building scalable SaaS products from concept to market. I specialize in full-stack development, product strategy, and turning complex problems into elegant solutions that users love.
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About Me
Technical leader and entrepreneur building products that scale
My Journey
With 8+ years in software development, I've evolved from a full-stack developer into a technical leader who specializes in building and scaling products from concept to market success.
My entrepreneurial journey includes co-founding multiple startups, where I learned that great technology is only as valuable as the problems it solves. From building Canada's first cannabis retail POS system to scaling food delivery platforms to $2M+ ARR, I've consistently delivered solutions that drive real business impact.
Currently serving as Technical Lead at Cubbi, I've helped build a smart food delivery platform from the ground up, leading a team of engineers. I thrive at the intersection of technical innovation and business strategy, turning complex challenges into scalable solutions.
Career Highlights
- Built Cubbi's food delivery platform to $2M+ ARR
- Led technical strategy for 6-7 figure client portfolio at Accelerators Group
- Co-founded and scaled multiple startups across diverse industries
- Architected systems supporting over 100K users
- Managed engineering teams of 12+ developers across multiple projects and clients
- Upgraded legacy systems to modern, scalable solutions with modern technologies and frameworks
What Drives Me
Technical Excellence
Building scalable, maintainable systems that grow with business needs and stand the test of time.
Product Innovation
Transforming complex business challenges into elegant technical solutions that drive real value.
Team Leadership
Empowering engineering teams to deliver their best work while fostering growth and collaboration.
Business Impact
Aligning technical strategy with business objectives to drive measurable growth and success.
Featured Projects
A curated selection of projects that showcase my technical expertise, problem-solving approach, and passion for building exceptional user experiences
Globex – Room Ordering System
Web and mobile development of a smart room ordering system for hospitality and workplace environments.
RealtyTree – Link-in-Bio Platform for Realtors
An all-in-one microsite platform empowering realtors to showcase listings, engage clients, and manage their brand digitally.
Trainer.ai - App Development
Empowering Fitness Influencers and Enthusiasts for Success🏋️♀️💪
Bucketlist Vacations – Premium Travel Platform
Building a seamless, luxury travel management system integrated with private flight booking and tailored vacation planning.
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These are just a few highlights from my portfolio. Explore all my projects to see the full range of my work and expertise.
Professional Experience
My journey building products and leading teams across diverse industries, from startups to scale-ups
Built Cubbi's food delivery platform from the ground up, scaling it to $2M+ ARR. Led multi-tenant architecture for smart food delivery, integrated IoT fridges, and custom user/admin portals. Oversaw full-stack dev, product roadmap, and engineering team.
Key Contributions
- Launched internal tools, analytics dashboards, and Stripe billing system
- Delivered mobile apps, web dashboard, and internal tools for users and internal ops teams
- Aligned tech roadmap with customer feedback and KPIs, driving user retention improvement
- Helped lead technical aspects of various priced funding round, securing investments
- Scaled platform to handle daily orders across 4 cities
- Built IoT integration supporting 200+ smart fridges with real-time monitoring
- Built and managed engineering team across multiple projects
VP of Engineering
Accelerators Group
Directed technology strategy and execution, contributing to 7-figure client portfolio growth. Delivered SaaS platforms and GTM integrations while leading cross-functional teams.
Key Contributions
- Led technology strategy for 15+ client engagements, generating $2M+ in revenue
- Built and managed engineering team of 8 developers across multiple projects
- Delivered custom SaaS platforms with 99.9% uptime and sub-200ms response times
- Implemented DevOps practices reducing deployment time by 60% and increased uptime
- Created reusable component libraries and development frameworks
- Built and managed engineering team of 8 developers across multiple projects
- Delivered custom SaaS platforms with 99.9% uptime and sub-200ms response times
Technical Lead
SafetyTek Software
Led team of 8 engineers across frontend, mobile, and DevOps. Improved web interfaces, modernized mobile app, implemented CI/CD pipelines and scaled infrastructure.
Key Contributions
- Championed agile practices and improved code quality standards
- Reduced production bugs by 30% and sped up release cycle by 40%
- Modernized legacy React Native app, improving performance by 50% and reducing memory usage by 30%
- Implemented automated testing suite with 85% code coverage
- Created reusable component libraries and development frameworks
- Built and managed engineering team of 8 developers across multiple projects
Full-stack Developer
SafetyTek Software
Redeveloped core SaaS product. Shipped document management, analytics, and onboarding tools, boosting retention by 35%.
Key Contributions
- Built comprehensive document management system handling 100K+ files
- Developed real-time analytics dashboard with custom reporting features
- Created interactive onboarding flow reducing time-to-value by 50%
- Optimized database queries improving page load times by 60%
Co-Founder & Technical Lead
Autumn Software & Logistics
Built end-to-end ops platform for machine shops. Delivered web and mobile apps for industrial environments, achieving 80% daily active usage in pilot shops.
Key Contributions
- Engineered complete system from MVP to post-launch production deployment
- Focused UX design specifically for blue-collar manufacturing teams
- Built and managed engineering team of 3 developers across multiple projects
- Delivered custom SaaS platforms with 99.9% uptime and sub-200ms response times
- Implemented DevOps practices reducing deployment time by 60% and increased uptime
- Created reusable component libraries and development frameworks
Technical Lead
uSuite Technologies
Led development of contactless hospitality platforms (uDine, uRoom). Delivered MVP to production during COVID-19 pandemic.
Key Contributions
- Rapidly developed and deployed contactless ordering system in 4 months during COVID-19 lockdowns
- Built QR code-based menu system supporting 15+ restaurant partners with dynamic pricing
- Implemented real-time order tracking and payment processing with SMS notifications
- Created admin dashboard for restaurant management with sales analytics and inventory alerts
- Designed touch-free room service platform (uRoom) for hotel guest interactions
- Integrated with existing POS systems to minimize restaurant workflow disruption
- Built multi-tenant architecture supporting different restaurant branding and customization
- Achieved 95% customer satisfaction rating through user-centric design approach
Full Stack Developer
Hyon Software
Built features for consignment platform supporting high-volume sales and payouts. Focused on usability for non-technical staff. Built and managed engineering team of 3 developers across multiple projects
Key Contributions
- Developed automated payout system processing $500K+ monthly transactions with dynamic commission structures
- Built inventory management system tracking 10K+ consignment items with photo cataloging and condition tracking
- Created user-friendly interfaces for non-technical retail staff with barcode scanning and voice commands
- Implemented fraud detection and prevention mechanisms reducing chargebacks by 40%
- Designed consigner portal for item submission, pricing suggestions, and sales tracking
- Built automated pricing algorithms based on market trends and historical sales data
- Integrated with shipping providers for automated label generation and tracking
- Developed mobile app for consigners to manage their inventory and view earnings in real-time
Co-Founder & Technical Lead
ZellenTech Software
Built POS and compliance system for Canadian cannabis retailers. Developed real-time sales, inventory, and regulatory reporting tools.
Key Contributions
- Developed Canada's first cannabis retail POS system pre-legalization
- Built comprehensive compliance reporting for Health Canada regulations
- Created real-time inventory tracking with seed-to-sale traceability
- Implemented secure payment processing and tax calculation systems
- Achieved regulatory approval and deployed to 25+ retail locations
Let's Connect on LinkedIn
I'm always interested in discussing new opportunities, whether it's a technical leadership role, consulting engagement, or collaborative project.
Connect on LinkedInHonors & Awards
Recognition for entrepreneurial excellence and innovation in business development
Young Promising Entrepreneur Award
Recognized as the most promising business idea or startup by the NSBA. This prestigious award celebrates innovative entrepreneurs under 30 whose businesses are within two years of incorporation, selected through a competitive vote at the BBA Gala.
Edwards InVenture Business Plan Competition
Competed in a premier entrepreneurship competition, pitching Autumn to experienced entrepreneurs, investors, and the Saskatoon business community. Successfully advanced through multiple rounds competing for the $10,000 grand prize.
What People Say
Here's what colleagues, clients, and team members have to say about working with me
Jaret Waddell
Founder & CEO
Globex Management
💡 “Game-changer development”
“Daylon's development for Globex has been a game-changer. His innovative approach and attention to detail were great. The product is intuitive and robust, transforming how we engage with our guests. The development process with Daylon was seamless and collaborative. This partnership has set a new standard for service delivery in the hospitality industry, and we couldn't be more pleased with the results.”
Lenny Williams, CPA
National Service Lead
Baker Tilly
💡 “Most dedicated technical professional”
“Daylon was the most dedicated technical professional through his work at uSuite as Tech Lead and serving as the VP of Technology at Accelerators Group. On account of his mature approach to his product management & technical responsibilities, I often thought of Daylon as a professional I could always rely upon to get the job done. He has balanced multiple technical projects at a single time and not wavering on quality. He is an asset to any business & technical team.”
Jordan Sinclair
Intermediate Customer Success Manager
Clio Legal Tech
💡 “Phenomenal developer and leader”
“Daylon is one of the most driven people I have ever had the privilege to work with. He is a phenomenal developer who is constantly expanding his skillset to meet the needs of his team and to further his own personal growth. He is an effective communicator who can lead a development team with the clarity and focus that is needed in all organizations. If you get the chance to work with Daylon in any capacity, I suggest you take it!”
Kevin Koehler
Technical Lead
RUNNR
💡 “Great team player and quick learner”
“Daylon is a great developer who is always willing to help out with any technical issues that come up. He is a quick learner and always willing to take on new challenges. He is a great team player and always willing to help out with any tasks that need to be completed. He is a great asset to any team he is on.”
Let's Work Together
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