Hi, I’m Jay — I write, build software, and share music.
Popular SoundCloud pianist, writer on Substack and Medium, and a software engineer shipping reliable systems and open-source libraries.
Substack
250 subscribers
Since Oct 2025
YouTube Music
640 subscribers
Since Dec 2025
Open Source
Async Bulkhead
Maven Central • v0.3.2
Open Source
Async Bulkhead TS
npm • v0.1.0
What I do
Music
Piano performances and arrangements, focused on emotion and eclecticism.
- SoundCloud releases
- YouTube music videos
- Patreon perks (exclusive videos)
Writing
Faux Pas Pro on Substack: piano, technical perspective, armchair philosophy, and personal reflections.
- 250 subscribers since Oct 2025
- Cross-posting to Medium
- Longform + short updates
Software
Practical engineering: APIs, reliability, performance, and developer tools.
- Async Bulkhead library on Maven Central
- Java / Spring / distributed systems
- Docs and examples-first approach
Explore
Links to my personal projects.
Get in touch
For collaborations, consulting, or just saying hello — feel free to reach out.