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

React
NextJS
TypeScript
TailwindCSS
Redux
GraphQL

Backend

NodeJS
Express
Django
FastAPI
NestJS
PostgreSQL

Tools & Services

Git
Docker
AWS
Vercel
Jest
CI/CD
Bash

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

Brands Worked With

Collaborating with innovative companies to build impactful digital solutions.

Rewyre
Spotify
Hubble
Avon
HyVee
GM