founding full stack engineer — marine snow ios app — june 2020 - current
- coordinated and worked with a development team of 6 on a social media app focused on sharing music
- designed and programmed Python REST API endpoints to perform CRUD operations and serve data to frontend
- optimized CI/CD through Docker container integration for local testing and staging/prod deployments
- deployed and managed production infrastructure in a kubernetes managed fleet of AWS EC2 instances
- optimized production observability and debug-ability using secure proxies via Wireguard & Bastion EC2 instances
- developed custom embeddable track players, helping editorial team secure press for track releases
- collaborated with product, design, and editorial teams to align product features with stakeholder expectations
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
- todo:
- ios app w/ react native
- music video premier page
- determine commandments for israpdead writers dao
- write and deploy dao contract to ethereum w/ solidity
about
- i love music and tech 🖥️
hit me up to build something, record something, or play tft 👾
lots of thoughts on web3/gaming/rap 🎤
always interesed in solving music or tech problems w/ creative solutions [in nyc, chi, detroit] 💼
hit me for rates or collabs 📧
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