Aayan Bothra

About Aayan Bothra

I like building things that people actually use.I’m a Full Stack Software Engineer who works across React, Next.js, React Native, and backend systems on Firebase, Supabase, and AWS. I’ve shipped production web and mobile apps end to end, from planning architecture and designing UX to handling payments, deployment, and live traffic. I’m comfortable owning the entire lifecycle of a system and being accountable for how it performs in the real world.I also come from a film and music background, which shapes how I think about software. I care a lot about how things feel to use, not just whether they technically work. That perspective shows up in how I design interfaces, structure flows, and make tradeoffs between speed, clarity, and reliability.I enjoy working with people who value ownership, clear thinking, and honest feedback. I’m especially interested in projects that sit at the intersection of engineering and creativity, where technical decisions directly shape user experience.If you’re building something real and want to talk systems, products, or ideas, I’m always open to a coffee.

Experience

1. Independent Music Artist

   Spotify For Artists

   Jan 2024 — Present · Pittsburgh, PA, US

   As an independent music producer and multi-instrumentalist, I compose, arrange, and produce original music while also publishing creative cover projects across Spotify, Instagram, and YouTube. My work spans four instruments — guitar, piano, drums, and violin — allowing me to build complete arrangements and perform every layer of my tracks.I specialize in end-to-end production using Logic Pro, FL Studio, and a wide ecosystem of VST plugins, handling everything from sound design and mixing to mastering. I also manage my artist profile through Spotify for Artists, taking ownership of release strategy, metadata, analytics, and audience engagement.Over the years, my music journey has evolved from learning classical piano and performance fundamentals to independently producing multi-track recordings and building a presence as a cover artist on Instagram and YouTube. This combination of musicality, technical production skill, and platform management has shaped me into a self-sufficient creator capable of delivering polished, professional releases.Key Responsibilities & HighlightsWriting, recording, and producing original compositions and cover tracksPerforming all instrumentation across guitar, piano, drums, and violinProducing, mixing, and mastering using Logic Pro, FL Studio, and advanced VST pluginsManaging distribution, analytics, and release strategy through Spotify for ArtistsCreating consistent cover-content for Instagram and YouTube to grow audience engagementDeveloping a cohesive artistic style blending instrumental versatility with modern production

Education

• St. Joseph's Boys' High School

  High School Diploma, Computer Science

• University of Pittsburgh

  Bachelor of Science - BS (Hons), Computer Science (Hons.)