I'm Ben Singer, a full-stack developer and founder with over 20 years of experience building cross-platform applications, web platforms, and backend systems. I specialize in React Native mobile development, modern web technologies, and backend architecture. Currently, I run Gazebo FYI, a SaaS platform serving festivals and arts programs with mobile apps, responsive web frontends, and comprehensive backend systems. As an independent developer, I've also created several specialized mobile applications in collaboration with world-class musicians, including Wheelhouse Beats (a metronome app with Charlie Hunter) and Rational Tonality (with internationally recognized bassist Scott Dixon). My technical expertise spans the full development stack: React Native and React for frontend development, C++ for apps and custom components, Node.js and PostgreSQL for backend systems, and DevOps with Linux and FreeBSD. I have extensive experience with GraphQL, real-time audio processing, and building complex, multi-tenant applications that scale. Previously, I spent 16 years at Notion Music/PreSonus as Development Manager and Software Architect, where I led teams and designed core features for professional music software used by musicians, composers, and traveling Broadway shows. Our app earned several NAMM TEC Awards and recognition in an Apple national advertising campaign. I've also worked in diverse technical roles from network administration to parallel processing systems. What sets me apart is my ability to understand what and who an application is for, to design an intuitive user experience, and to implement the app quickly, efficiently, and to a high standard of excellence and stability. I bring both the technical depth of a senior engineer and the product vision of an entrepreneur to every project.

Ben Singer

I'm Ben Singer, a full-stack developer and founder with over 20 years of experience building cross-platform applications, web platforms, and backend systems. I specialize in React Native mobile development, modern web technologies, and backend architecture. Currently, I run Gazebo FYI, a SaaS platform serving festivals and arts programs with mobile apps, responsive web frontends, and comprehensive backend systems. As an independent developer, I've also created several specialized mobile applications in collaboration with world-class musicians, including Wheelhouse Beats (a metronome app with Charlie Hunter) and Rational Tonality (with internationally recognized bassist Scott Dixon). My technical expertise spans the full development stack: React Native and React for frontend development, C++ for apps and custom components, Node.js and PostgreSQL for backend systems, and DevOps with Linux and FreeBSD. I have extensive experience with GraphQL, real-time audio processing, and building complex, multi-tenant applications that scale. Previously, I spent 16 years at Notion Music/PreSonus as Development Manager and Software Architect, where I led teams and designed core features for professional music software used by musicians, composers, and traveling Broadway shows. Our app earned several NAMM TEC Awards and recognition in an Apple national advertising campaign. I've also worked in diverse technical roles from network administration to parallel processing systems. What sets me apart is my ability to understand what and who an application is for, to design an intuitive user experience, and to implement the app quickly, efficiently, and to a high standard of excellence and stability. I bring both the technical depth of a senior engineer and the product vision of an entrepreneur to every project.

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I’m Ben Singer, a full-stack developer and founder with over 20 years of experience building cross-platform applications, web platforms, and backend systems. I specialize in React Native mobile development, modern web technologies, and backend architecture.

Currently, I run Gazebo FYI, a SaaS platform serving festivals and arts programs with mobile apps, responsive web frontends, and comprehensive backend systems. As an independent developer, I’ve also created several specialized mobile applications in collaboration with world-class musicians, including Wheelhouse Beats (a metronome app with Charlie Hunter) and Rational Tonality (with internationally recognized bassist Scott Dixon).

My technical expertise spans the full development stack: React Native and React for frontend development, C++ for apps and custom components, Node.js and PostgreSQL for backend systems, and DevOps with Linux and FreeBSD. I have extensive experience with GraphQL, real-time audio processing, and building complex, multi-tenant applications that scale.

Previously, I spent 16 years at Notion Music/PreSonus as Development Manager and Software Architect, where I led teams and designed core features for professional music software used by musicians, composers, and traveling Broadway shows. Our app earned several NAMM TEC Awards and recognition in an Apple national advertising campaign. I’ve also worked in diverse technical roles from network administration to parallel processing systems.

What sets me apart is my ability to understand what and who an application is for, to design an intuitive user experience, and to implement the app quickly, efficiently, and to a high standard of excellence and stability. I bring both the technical depth of a senior engineer and the product vision of an entrepreneur to every project.

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Work Experience

Founder and Developer at Gazebo FYI
March 1, 2019 - Present
Founded and developed a cross-platform CMS and SaaS for festival and arts program schedules, maps, and public information. Created a React Native mobile app with features like data fetching through GraphQL, offline caching, multi-tenant customization, custom maps with markers, and push notifications. Developed responsive web front-end optimized for bandwidth, accessibility, and SEO with React and Remix. Integrated AI search with embeddings and chatbot functionalities. Managed backend, web admin, and DevOps using FreeBSD, PostgreSQL, and Node.js with JWT authentication for customers.
Senior Software Engineer at Virtual Chair
January 3, 2020 - November 9, 2020
Developed backend services for conference data and automation through Gather API. Built internal dashboards for sales and production teams and implemented video and image processing pipelines. Developed widgets for displaying videos, papers, and other conference materials.
Founder and Developer at Audio Deck
March 1, 2017 - October 1, 2021
Developed a React Native app for audio storage and playback with a GraphQL client-server architecture and object storage delivery. Managed backend development using Node.js and PostgreSQL.
Development Manager / Software Architect / Lead Programmer at Notion Music / PreSonus
January 12, 2004 - November 2, 2020
Led a team of 3-6 developers and managed code repository and bug tracking systems. Researched and integrated open-source and commercial libraries. Designed and programmed major features including music notation layout engine, audio and sample engine, playback rules engine, document format, and parsers for MIDI and MusicXML. Bridged audio, graphics, and UI frameworks for multiple platforms. Participated in the transition to PreSonus.
Systems Specialist / Network Administrator at University of Kansas, Department of Mathematics
August 20, 2000 - December 15, 2003
Maintained department workstations and services including NetBSD, Linux, and MPI environments. Programmed parallel processing systems and assisted faculty and students. Managed email and web servers.
Lead Programmer / Network Administrator at Journal-World Web Works
October 6, 1997 - December 1, 2000
Created a content management system for news publishing on the web, including bulletin boards, shared calendars, and photo sharing. Maintained hardware and services for multiple newspapers and community sites on NetBSD, Irix, Apache, Perl, Sybase, and Postgres.
Lead Programmer / Network Administrator at KDPS Infotecture / Dove Technologies
February 2, 1994 - September 14, 1997
Developed desktop software for environment monitoring data analysis and reporting. Created web services for client reports. Maintained dial-up, ISDN, and Internet services with technologies including NetWare, FreeBSD, Oracle, SQL, Windows, and C++.

Education

Bachelor of Music in euphonium performance, not completed at Eastman School of Music
September 7, 1992 - January 10, 1994

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Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services