Scott Fradkin
About Scott Fradkin
Scott Fradkin is a Lead Developer with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Wisconsin - Madison. He actively participates in the TidalCycles organization, leads workshops on live coding music, and has developed educational tools for teaching music programming.
Work at Flexion
Scott Fradkin serves as the Lead Developer at Flexion. In this role, he contributes to various projects that involve innovative programming solutions. His expertise in programming languages and live coding music enhances the development process and fosters a creative environment within the team.
Education and Expertise
Scott Fradkin earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from the University of Wisconsin - Madison, where he studied from 1996 to 1999. His educational background provides a solid foundation in programming principles and practices, which he applies in his professional endeavors.
Background
Scott Fradkin is an active member of the TidalCycles organization, which emphasizes live coding music. His involvement in this community reflects his commitment to exploring the intersection of technology and music. He has a particular interest in non-mainstream programming languages, including Haskell and Erlang.
Achievements
Scott has developed Snap Music, a block-based programming environment aimed at teaching children the principles of live coding music. He also leads workshops for both children and adults, sharing his knowledge and passion for music programming. Additionally, he has delivered talks at notable conferences such as Strange Loop and That Conference, focusing on the topic of music programming.