Brian Pak

Software Engineer

I build cool stuff for enterprise Fintech and Music Technology on the cloud.

About

After seven years studying cello performance, I began my journey into software development in late 2021. I was often drawn into rabbit holes trying to understand how metronome apps worked, which sparked my interest in building them myself. Since then, I have been fortunate to grow this passion through both academic and industry experiences.

You'll find me experimenting with new latte art, sitting in at live jazz clubs , or shopping around the area for something new to wear.

Experience

  1. July 2024 - Current

    Ridgline Apps
    Software Engineer

    Driving new product enhancements & relieving tech debt for the Portfolio Accounting - Core team.

      • React
      • Spring Boot
      • Typescript
      • Kotlin
      • PostgreSQL
    • Jun 2023 - Aug 2023

      Ridgline Apps
      Software Engineer Intern

      Designed and launched a high-throughput notification service for trade alerts, enabling traders to receive preset audio feedback on real-time financial transactions.

        • React
        • Typescript
        • Python
        • AWS Lambda
        • Amazon S3
        • Amazon RDS
      • Jan 2023 - May 2024

        Georgia Tech Center for Music Technology
        Student Software Developer

        Revived the web client for Georgia Tech Center for Music Technology's famed AI-based DJ app: Mixboard. Delivered product enhancements to a global network of 200 beta testers through knowledge shares and collaboration across multiple teams.

        • React
        • Typescript
        • Web Audio API
        • Firebase
        • Python
        • Flask
        • Redis

      Projects

      •  Mixboard

        Web app that separates audio tracks into chords, bass, vocals, and drum parts for users to mix together on a drag-and-drop interface. Create mashups and share them with your friends!

        • React
        • HTML Drag & Drop API
        • Chakra UI
        • Flask
        • Python
        Mixboard
      •  Rocola

        Website for hosting virtual jukebox sessions on the cloud. Hosts can connect their Spotify account and share a PIN that allows others to upvote, downvote, and add songs to a public song queue at social events.

        • React
        • Next.js
        • Typescript
        • Node
        • DynamoDB
        • AWS Lambda
        Rocola