Summary
Garrett Everding is a seasoned technology leader and CTO at Rave, driving the development of an AI-powered DJ and a social entertainment platform used by millions to remix and share music and video experiences. With 13 years in software engineering and a Computer Engineering degree from the University of Waterloo, he blends hands-on product engineering with long-term strategic product vision. Garrett has deep roots in music-tech, having built tooling and full-stack systems for labels and music platforms early in his career and scaled Rave’s platform since 2016. He pairs startup agility with production-grade engineering, moving from rapid prototyping to robust AI-driven audio mixing in a consumer product. Outside product work he’s engaged in youth-focused accessibility and entrepreneurship initiatives through CNIB, reflecting a commitment to inclusive tech and community impact. Colleagues describe him as an inventive builder who translates music passion into technically elegant, user-focused experiences.
13 years of coding experience
3 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor’s Computer Engineering, Bachelor’s Computer Engineering at University of Waterloo