Hi, I'm Brendan Baldwin - Building Next Gen of Tools to Connect & Empower Music Artists and Fans
I'm driven by a passion for building robust backend systems and empowering creators with technology, especially in music and media. I thrive on tackling complex challenges and leveraging ML/LLMs to connect artists with their audiences.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Interned at Citadel Investment Group, L.L.C., contributing to core financial systems.
Currently serving as Principal Backend Engineer at SoundCloud, focusing on creator economy solutions.
Can help others by providing technical guidance on building scalable backend systems and ML applications.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundational Engineering
Began career in 1996 as a Software Engineer, building core web applications and systems.
✦ Software Development
✦ Web Development
✦ Databases
Scaling Tech & UX
Transitioned to Senior UX Engineer and Software Engineer roles at Google, focusing on user experience and large-scale systems.
✦ User Experience
✦ Distributed Systems
✦ Agile Methodologies
Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Founded Simplebrains, LLC, and took on Principal Backend Engineer role at SoundCloud, focusing on creator economy and ML applications.
✦ Founder
✦ Open Source
✦ Machine Learning
💪🏻 Superpowers
Pioneering Creator Economy Tech
Leveraging ML and LLMs to build next-gen tools for music artists and fans.
✦ Developing innovative solutions for artist empowerment and fan engagement.
✦ Applying advanced machine learning in media and content creation.
✦ Bridging the gap between artists and their audience through technology.
Full-Stack Technical Leadership
Driving complex software development from concept to production across diverse industries.
✦ Principal Engineer expertise in scalable backend systems and distributed architecture.
✦ Extensive experience in web development, databases, and open-source contributions.
✦ Proven track record in early-stage startups and large-scale tech environments.
Cross-Industry Strategic Acumen
Applying deep technical skills to unique challenges in entertainment, social media, and HR.
✦ Navigating complex product development in advertising, gaming, and film.
✦ Translating user needs into technical solutions across varied market sectors.
✦ Experience with social networking, recruiting, and audience engagement platforms.
I'm excited about
✦ Discovering collaborators for my creator economy ventures.
✦ Exploring new applications of AI in media and entertainment.
✦ Connecting with individuals passionate about music tech innovation.
I can help with
✦ Provide technical guidance on building scalable backend systems.
✦ Offer insights into leveraging ML and LLMs for media applications.
✦ Share strategies for fostering artist and fan communities.
I would love your help on
✦ Connecting with potential co-founders or early-stage investors.
✦ Finding experts in music industry distribution and rights management.
✦ Identifying strategic partners for new media technology development.