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Austin, Tx, Us

Summary of Role:Developed and maintained SongQuest.io, a music recommendation platform, focusing on enhancing user experience and providing seamless music discovery and customization.Key Achievements:✓ Developed SongQuest.io, a music recommendation website with a Python Django backend and React.js frontend✓ Integrated Spotify's API for personalized music suggestions and easy playlist customization✓ Integrated Stripe’s API to provide a secure payment portal, supporting a reliable revenue model✓ Streamlined the registration and onboarding process, enhancing user experience and reducing account activation time✓ Fully deployed the web app, including setting up the domain, SSL certificate, Vultr cloud service, and deploying with Gunicorn and NginxResponsibilities:✓ Led the end-to-end development of the SongQuest.io platform, utilizing Python Django for the backend and React.js for the frontend✓ Integrated external APIs (Spotify and Stripe) to enhance functionality and ensure secure transactions✓ Collaborated with consultants to define feature specifications and deliver an efficient and user-friendly React interface✓ Optimized the registration and onboarding process to improve user experience and accelerate account activation✓ Managed the deployment of the web app, including domain setup, SSL certificate installation, cloud service configuration, and deployment using Gunicorn and NginxSkills and Technologies:Python, Django, React.js, JavaScript, Spotify API, Stripe API, Gunicorn, Nginx, Vultr, Web Development, API Integration, Full Stack Development

New York, Ny, Us

Summary of Role:Contributed to the development and enhancement of AI models by evaluating, testing, and providing detailed feedback on AI-generated code.Key Achievements:✓ Evaluated AI-generated code for accuracy, quality, and adherence to instructions, providing detailed feedback to improve model performance✓ Conducted comparative analysis of AI models, rating responses to ensure high standards of quality and reliability✓ Verified and improved code by running and correcting errors through systematic testing✓ Created and reviewed coding questions and responses, ensuring comprehensive assessment of models✓ Contributed to continuous model improvement through detailed feedback and iterative training processesResponsibilities:✓ Reviewed AI-generated code for accuracy and quality, providing in-depth feedback on model outputs✓ Conducted comparative evaluations of multiple AI models, ensuring they meet high standards of quality and reliability✓ Performed systematic testing to verify and improve AI-generated code, enhancing overall model performance✓ Developed and reviewed coding questions and responses, ensuring thorough assessment and validation of AI models✓ Provided detailed feedback and participated in iterative training processes to continuously improve AI modelsSkills and Technologies:AI Model Evaluation, Comparative Analysis, Code Testing, Systematic Testing, Feedback Provision, Model Improvement, AI Training, Quality Assurance

Philadelphia, Pa, Us

Summary of Role:Enhanced the QuotaPath platform by redesigning the UI and optimizing performance through robust backend data analysis and integration.Key Achievements:✓ Improved user experience through a comprehensive UI redesign, significantly reducing customer query resolution time✓ Ensured optimum performance and reliability by implementing automated testing frameworks and writing maintainable code in Python and TypeScript✓ Conducted backend data analysis using Python Django, leading to accurate and error-free front-end reports and exports✓ Improved Single Sign-On (SSO) functionality with Google, Salesforce, and Close, reducing onboarding time by auto-populating user informationResponsibilities:✓ Collaborated on the UI redesign project, focusing on user-centric design principles to enhance usability and engagement✓ Developed and maintained backend services using Python Django, ensuring data integrity and seamless integration with the front-end✓ Implemented and maintained automated testing frameworks, enhancing code reliability and reducing bugs✓ Integrated SSO with third-party services (Google, Salesforce, Close) to streamline the user onboarding process and reduce manual input errorsSkills and Technologies:Python, Django, TypeScript, JavaScript, UI/UX Design, Automated Testing, SSO Integration, Full Stack Development, Web Development

Satellite Beach, Florida, Us

Summary of Role:Developed user-friendly front-end features to enhance the functionality and user experience of the Vancerts platform.Key Achievements:✓ Created an intuitive drag-and-drop stage-plot designer using Konva.js, JavaScript, and HTML, increasing user engagement.✓ Designed cost-effective widgets and forms with CSS/HTML5, ensuring adherence to budget constraints.✓ Enhanced user experience by implementing a seamless download feature for stage-plots and input lists.Responsibilities:✓ Developed interactive and responsive UI components using Konva.js, JavaScript, and HTML.✓ Collaborated with the design team to create and refine UI/UX elements, ensuring a cohesive and visually appealing user interface.✓ Implemented efficient front-end solutions that met budgetary requirements and improved overall functionality.✓ Integrated features that allowed users to easily download stage-plots and input lists, streamlining their workflow.Skills and Technologies:Konva.js, JavaScript, HTML, CSS/HTML5, UI/UX Design, Front-End Development, Web Development

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Summary of Role:Developed full-stack web applications, enhancing user interactions and data analysis capabilities.Key Achievements:✓ Engineered a full-stack website with user registration, login, and messaging using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, and Firebase Realtime Database✓ Created a weather widget using jQuery, vanilla JavaScript, Ajax, and the OpenWeatherMap API for real-time weather data✓ Developed web applications using Python, Flask, and Jinja for both front and back-end functionality✓ Analyzed usage statistics data with Python, Pandas, and NumPy to inform future marketing plansResponsibilities:✓ Built and maintained user registration, login, and messaging systems on a full-stack website✓ Developed a weather widget to display real-time data using jQuery, JavaScript, Ajax, and OpenWeatherMap API✓ Created dynamic web applications with Python, Flask, and Jinja✓ Conducted data analysis on usage statistics to support the development of future marketing strategiesSkills and Technologies:HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Firebase Realtime Database, jQuery, Ajax, OpenWeatherMap API, Python, Flask, Jinja, Pandas, NumPy, Full Stack Development, Data Analysis

Austin, Texas, Us

- Integrated the use of Open Broadcaster Software with Restream to allow for previously planned programming despite being unable to host in-person events - Configured event systems for the programming and execution of over 50 events a year- Maintained and optimized production systems to manage over 5 weekly productions with little to no turnaround time

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

- Led students through collaborative and individual projects to develop their understanding of the technical aspects of music production- Integrated new methods and literature to the Digital Marketing course to augment the class material and resolve gaps in students' understanding of the topics- Enabled student professional development through the facilitation and review of student work internships and volunteer work

Austin, Tx, Us

- Analyzed music copyright data to secure the licensing rights for our clients to use for the purpose of attracting and retaining customers- Resolved issues involving the uncertainty of master rights and publishing ownership of requested music through outreach and facilitation of licensing agreements- Established an automated process of reviewing and handling inquiries by performing rights organizations into our clients use of copyrighted music in their businesses

Austin, Tx, Us

- Processed copyright data including details of master ownership, publishing ownership, and publishing splits- Provided department support in the request and acquirement of master use and music publishing rights

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- Facilitated the booking and advance of event space rentals, concerts, events and performances assuring the needs and technical requirements were met- Collaborated in the improvement and overhaul of the concert hall including technical upgrades and booking procedures resulting in an increase in revenue in my first year- Processed, reviewed, and maintained administrative forms and documents including booking agreements, rental agreements, receipts, and invoices to track revenue and expenditures

- Facilitated the tracking of inventory and sales of merchandise- Provided on-site guest services for donors, board members, and other v.i.p guests

New York, Us

- Collaborated with guest services and security for the organizing and assigning of guest and security credentials to ensure successful cross department communication- Assembled and led a team of customer service liaison's to handle guest and client inquiries in providing a memorable experience

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- Assessed music data such as iTunes, Youtube, Mediabase and Soundscan charts to analyze unsigned artists for growth potential

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Music Business

Bachelor Of Science, Audio Production