Alden Gillespy

Building and operating a portfolio of independent products:

• Rotavox — SaaS log-based music scheduling platform for RadioDJ radio operators. Next.js/Postgres SaaS scheduler, a Windows local Runner, and a shared TypeScript engine package; weighted scoring model for automated scheduling, approval-state-machine log cockpit, and a fail-safe AutoDJ heartbeat/watchdog system.
• The BOLT (ClubFM) — Independent internet radio station (active rock/alternative) serving Las Vegas. Built and tuned the full broadcast chain (RadioDJ → Stereo Tool → Icecast), audio normalization and LUFS-leveling tooling, station branding and imaging.
• Soldera — AI-powered listing assistant for Depop sellers (Next.js, Anthropic SDK, vendor-agnostic AI provider abstraction).
• Memrey — Memory-based AI product; authored demo/product specification defining core user flows (Import → Understand → Organize → Ask → Reveal).
• Additional ventures in development: Wardroab (AI body-modeling/apparel recommendation), Andacity (travel planning/booking engine), Blossum.

• Built and optimized high-traffic React and Redux experiences serving 20,000+ daily visitors, with a focus on performance tuning and accessibility standards.
• Led the end-to-end redesign of the DNA Test Activation flow, delivering a mobile-first React UX that reduced user friction and improved completion rates.
• Helped architect a high-performance Java service layer that streamlined critical backend workflows and eliminated costly operational inefficiencies.
• Reduced infrastructure overhead and processing time while supporting traffic above 100,000 concurrent users, contributing to millions of dollars in annual cost savings.
• Partnered directly with executive stakeholders and cross-functional teams to align technical architecture decisions with broader business objectives.

• Independent contract engineering work across web and full-stack projects during transition between roles.