full stack engineer — marine snow ios app — june 2020 - current
- pioneered development at Marine Snow, building out AWS-hosted backend services with Python, FastAPI, and PostgreSQL while also collaborating on the product roadmap and user experience for the early-stage music startup
- led development and launched "Submersible," an internal CMS/CRM microservice which expedited deal conversions with artists and enabled licensing from 250+ artists
- created a web module that allows journalists to easily embed Marine Snow music into articles, increasing the visibility of MS artists and obtaining press mentions in magazines like The Fader, DJ Mag, Office Mag, and Earmilk
- collaborated with the product team to pitch, plan, and implement user-centric features like achievements, groups, social points, and leaderboards for mobile and web apps; organized sprints and developed backend solutions for these features
- managed QA efforts, conducting comprehensive testing and troubleshooting of iOS and web applications to identify and resolve bugs, ensuring a seamless user experience and high app performance and stability
- ensured smooth operation and scalability of the application's MVP AWS infrastructure to power core app functionality; ultimately validating the platform's concept and raising $2 million in VC funding
studio intern [mixing focus] — december 2020 - june 2021
- advanced Ableton Live proficiency for mixing, production and dj
- organized mix/master sessions with efficient scheduling and seamless communication
- expertise in session and file management, organized old studio sessions and set up cloud and local backups
- proficient in Pro Tools, continually improving recording and mixing capabilities
- utilized web design and coding skills to streamline client bookings and enhance studio's online presence
urban music rep — feburary 2019 - june 2021
- ideated and pitched marketing ideas for developing artists (Arista, RCA, Columbia, Nashville) to boost brand awareness at Chicago colleges
- evaluated successful Sony Music campaigns, providing feedback for enhanced brand visibility and music promotion
- surveyed fan excitement at shows; gathering insights for improving future events and fan outreach
- led and partnered with local brands/organizations to raise awareness of Sony's developing acts in Chicago
- explored partnerships for Hip-Hop artist Tyla Yahweh with Apple Music, Spotify, 424 Clothing, and Undefeated
intern — june 2019 - september 2019
- led UI rehaul of Closed Sessions' desktop and mobile websites
- designed and deployed launched website for emerging artist Ajani Jones
- hosted a video interview series on the label's blog, featuring prominent Chicago Hip-Hop artists HappyBirthdayCalvin, 8MatikLogan, Tobi Lou; Tyla Yahweh too!
- devised digital and physical marketing strategies to introduce new Closed Sessions signees to the Chicago market
creator of israpdead - wip
- spearhead creative design and music curation
- frontend is react.js, javscript, html
- backend is a combination of embeds + apis
- improved website speed and performance using jamstack principles and leveraging Cloudflare CDN and AWS S3
about
- i love music and tech 🖥️
hit me up to build something, record something, or play tft 👾
always interesed in solving music or tech problems w/ creative solutions 💼
lets talk rap here: israpdead 🫡
summary of qualifications
technologies and languages
- python
- javascript
- typescript
- java
- docker
- aws
- mongoDB
- postgreSQL
frameworks and packages
- fastAPI
- flask
- django
- firebase
- slack-bolt
- appstoreconnect
- requests
- pandas
- openai
education
university of chicago:
b.a in computer science
b.a in music
- mobile app development
- intro to computer security
- cryptography
- data visualization
- programing languages
- inclusive technology
- study of nightlife
- listening to movies
- analysis of twentieth century music