Hi, I'm Brendan Baldwin - Building Next Gen of Tools to Connect & Empower Music Artists and Fans
I'm passionate about empowering creators and artists through technology, especially leveraging ML and LLMs in music and video. I thrive in environments where I can build innovative solutions, connect artists with their audiences, and explore new applications of AI in media.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Interned at Citadel Investment Group, LLC, a leading global financial institution.
Currently contributing as a Principal Backend Engineer at SoundCloud, focusing on creator economy and ML applications.
Can help others by providing technical guidance on building scalable backend systems and leveraging ML for media.
🚀 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.
