About Me
I am Matt Jaikaran, a software engineer based in New York City with a unique background bridging technology and creative industries.
My journey began in Nashville's music industry, where I worked as a touring musician, songwriter, and producer while developing expertise in marketing, branding, and artist management. This experience taught me the value of creativity, attention to detail, and effective collaboration.
In 2016, I made a strategic pivot to software engineering, relocating to NYC and immersing myself in technology through a coding bootcamp. Since then, I've built a robust career in full-stack development, working across the entire software lifecycle from design to deployment.
I specialize in modern web development using JavaScript/TypeScript and Python, constantly exploring new technologies and methodologies to optimize development workflows. My diverse background allows me to bring both technical expertise and creative problem-solving to every project.
I'm always open to discussing new opportunities and collaborations, whether they're innovative software projects or creative technical ventures.
Technical Skills
Frontend
Backend
Tools & Services
Experience
Software Engineering
9+ years of software engineering
E-Commerce
16+ years of e-commerce experience
Business/Marketing/Branding
17+ years of business, marketing and branding experience
Music/Music Production
23+ years of music and music production experience
Education
Belmont University
Nashville, TN
Major: Music Business (Production)
Bachelors of Business Administration
Belmont University
Nashville, TN
Major: Marketing
Bachelors of Business Administration
General Assembly
New York, NY
Software Engineering Bootcamp