Software design & engineering · Denver, CO
I'm AJ Schleich, a software design leader and hands-on developer. I bring product thinking, thoughtful UX, and engineering together to make complex software feel simple.
01 / Selected work
A selection of products, platforms, and websites. Designed with purpose. Built for real people.
Current focus · Gym management
Bringing the business of fitness and the member experience together.
I'm building Prizm for independent gyms and functional fitness communities, connecting owners, coaches, and members through workout programming, class scheduling, progress tracking, and membership management.
Explore Prizm CMS
Web & mobile engineering
C#, Blazor, and MAUI interfaces connecting customer journeys with administrative operations.
Lead UI engineering
Svelte and React trading interfaces, from Figma prototypes to reusable components and interaction testing.
UX & design systems
Reusable Vue components and accessible interaction patterns for complex cybersecurity workflows.
Web platforms & DevOps
WordPress plugins, reusable publishing components, and delivery workflows across 350+ websites.
Website design & development
A welcoming massage therapy website with service information and appointment requests.
Membership experience
A club website where members can track whiskey tastings and explore the gallery.
02 / How I work
I stay involved from the first user flow through implementation and code review. My work connects product requirements with maintainable software, helping teams deliver clear, consistent experiences.
Today, that perspective shapes Prizm CMS: a product built around the daily needs of gym owners, coaches, and members.
Translate complex requirements into clear priorities, implementation-ready user stories, and a shared direction for design and engineering.
Connect Figma tokens, accessible interaction patterns, and reusable components so the design system works in production.
Develop web and mobile applications, review architecture and pull requests, and work through the details of reliable delivery.
03 / Experience
Experience across enterprise software, cybersecurity, aviation, and web platforms.
Download résumé (Word)Lead the UX team for a C#/.NET application built with Wisej. Connect Figma design tokens to reusable controls, review architecture and pull requests, and guide sprint planning and SDLC policy.
Modernized cybersecurity workflows with Vue.js and responsive interfaces. Turned stakeholder discovery into prototypes, production components, and a scalable design system.
Delivered C# and Blazor interfaces and real-time .NET integration through MAUI. Managed GitHub, testing, Azure deployments, and Android and iOS delivery.
Developed WordPress plugins, custom post types, and Gutenberg components across 350+ websites. Supported Docker, GitLab, CI/CD, and webpack workflows.
Led Svelte and React interface development. Translated Figma designs into components and validated interactions with Nightwatch.js, Storybook, and Cypress.
Empire Beauty School · React & Web/Mobile Platform Engineer · 2018–2020
UCPM · Software & Infrastructure Engineer · 2013–2018
Mountain Trails Fine Art · Web Development & Digital Delivery Lead · 2008–2012
National MailIT · Software Developer & IT Operations Co-Lead · 2007–2008
Masters in Business Admin and Mgmt. · Colorado University · 2019
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science · New Mexico State University · 2008
Associate of Applied Science in Computer Science · Northwest College · 2005
04 / Get in touch
Have a product challenge, a team to lead, or an idea to bring to life? Let's connect.
ajschleich24@gmail.com Denver, Colorado · (303) 915-1887