What I Work On
I build software across web, backend, and product systems, with a focus on practical tools that solve real problems. My work spans Astro, React, TypeScript, Go, and self-hosted infrastructure.
About
Ken Taylor
Self-taught Guyanese software engineer, music producer (known professionally as KenDaBeatmaker), and entrepreneur from Georgetown, Guyana building tech and creative solutions for the Caribbean.
Beyond Code (KenDaBeatmaker)
I also produce music professionally under my persona KenDaBeatmaker—this creative identity is deeply tied to my software engineering work. The problem-solving rigor of coding informs my music production workflows (like building custom tools for radio content management), while my music background shapes how I design user-centric products. This dual perspective lets me build tech solutions that address real needs for Guyana's creative and tech communities, bridging two worlds that often operate in silos.
Find Me
Recent Writing
A few recent posts about software, music, entrepreneurship, and building from Guyana.
From Internet Cafes to VPS: How I Became a Programmer in Guyana
A journey from bash scripts on borrowed computers to building Luge Tech and self-hosting everything. The story of learning to code in Guyana's internet cafe era.
Developers Using AI: Beyond the 'Vibe Coder' Slur
The 'vibe coder' label is becoming a slur. Here's the real divide between developers who use AI responsibly and those who don't—and why the distinction matters more than the tool itself.
Why I Created Lyricut: Solving a Real Radio Problem
One wrong word can cost you $250,000 in fines. Here's how I built Lyricut.com and the Lyricut Editor to solve radio censorship problems and why people around the world is using it.