I am based in Gauteng, South Africa, with over 12 years of hands-on experience across commercial radio, digital music production, and multimedia sound design. I specialize in recording, mixing, mastering, and distributing high-fidelity audio assets, using FL Studio, Adobe Audition, and Cubase, and I have a proven track record guiding multi-channel digital platforms and metadata optimization. In my current and past roles, I engineer broadcast-ready imaging and promos, manage studio acoustics, and collaborate with creative and marketing teams to deliver compelling content for local, regional, and national brands. As a freelancer and founder of Dessyrecords, I compose urban instrumentals, oversee distribution pipelines, and apply AI-assisted workflows to create immersive audio-visual experiences.

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I am based in Gauteng, South Africa, with over 12 years of hands-on experience across commercial radio, digital music production, and multimedia sound design. I specialize in recording, mixing, mastering, and distributing high-fidelity audio assets, using FL Studio, Adobe Audition, and Cubase, and I have a proven track record guiding multi-channel digital platforms and metadata optimization. In my current and past roles, I engineer broadcast-ready imaging and promos, manage studio acoustics, and collaborate with creative and marketing teams to deliver compelling content for local, regional, and national brands. As a freelancer and founder of Dessyrecords, I compose urban instrumentals, oversee distribution pipelines, and apply AI-assisted workflows to create immersive audio-visual experiences.

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I am based in Gauteng, South Africa, with over 12 years of hands-on experience across commercial radio, digital music production, and multimedia sound design. I specialize in recording, mixing, mastering, and distributing high-fidelity audio assets, using FL Studio, Adobe Audition, and Cubase, and I have a proven track record guiding multi-channel digital platforms and metadata optimization.

In my current and past roles, I engineer broadcast-ready imaging and promos, manage studio acoustics, and collaborate with creative and marketing teams to deliver compelling content for local, regional, and national brands. As a freelancer and founder of Dessyrecords, I compose urban instrumentals, oversee distribution pipelines, and apply AI-assisted workflows to create immersive audio-visual experiences.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Technical Broadcast Producer at Vaaltar FM (91.9 MHz)
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2022
Executed end-to-end technical production, live audio routing, and real-time console mixing for diverse on-air broadcasting schedules; engineered premium station branding and imaging assets; scripted and produced high-impact promos, liners, commercial sweeps, and jingles using Adobe Audition and Cubase. Managed live acoustic environments by balancing, equalizing, and compressing studio microphone feeds for radio hosts, elite guests, and live interactive call-ins. Partnered with programming and marketing to deliver broadcast-ready audio advertisements for local, regional, and national corporate sponsors on tight deadlines.
Lead Audio Engineer & Music Producer at Dessyrecords & Freelance
January 1, 2014 - Present
Compose, arrange, and structurally edit complex urban instrumentals (UK Drill, SA Drill, US Drill, Hip-Hop, Amapiano) for independent licensing and commercial syncing. Oversee independent digital storefronts and global distribution pipelines, ensuring masters meet platform specifications (24-bit WAV files, 3000x3000px cover art). Collaborate remotely with international vocalists to process raw takes, applying pitch-correction, surgical EQ, and advanced multi-band compression to create polished masters. Grow and maintain an independent digital catalog on YouTube with targeted video SEO strategies and organized metadata.
Digital Media Creator & Sound Designer at Multi-Channel Projects
January 1, 2014 - Present
Designed and mixed complex soundscapes, spatial effects, and tense ambient backgrounds for short films, cinematic concept clips, and scripted productions. Integrated generative AI platforms (including Google Veo) to compile visually engaging loop sequences synchronized to original musical scores. Administered backend channel management and asset separation across diverse niche brands, tailoring content delivery to match different demographic targets.

Education

Digital Sound Engineering,Music Production at Intec College
May 17, 2026 - May 17, 2026
Media, Journalism, IT Support and security. at Alison.com
January 1, 2020 - December 1, 2025

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Telecommunications, Software & Internet