I am a versatile DJ, entertainer, and operations professional with more than eight years of experience performing at festivals, brand events, artist launches, and nightlife venues. I began my career on CD players and developed strong technical skills before moving into Pioneer CDJ, Rekordbox, and Serato workflows. My music style focuses on EDM while also adapting to commercial, Afrobeats, and international audiences, and I enjoy reading a crowd and creating memorable experiences.

Edir Dimitri Silva

I am a versatile DJ, entertainer, and operations professional with more than eight years of experience performing at festivals, brand events, artist launches, and nightlife venues. I began my career on CD players and developed strong technical skills before moving into Pioneer CDJ, Rekordbox, and Serato workflows. My music style focuses on EDM while also adapting to commercial, Afrobeats, and international audiences, and I enjoy reading a crowd and creating memorable experiences.

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I am a versatile DJ, entertainer, and operations professional with more than eight years of experience performing at festivals, brand events, artist launches, and nightlife venues. I began my career on CD players and developed strong technical skills before moving into Pioneer CDJ, Rekordbox, and Serato workflows. My music style focuses on EDM while also adapting to commercial, Afrobeats, and international audiences, and I enjoy reading a crowd and creating memorable experiences.

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Language

English
Fluent
Portuguese
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Tour & Customer Experience Manager at Sal Island Tourism
September 1, 2024 - April 1, 2026
Managed tourism experiences for international guests from more than 15 nationalities. Communicated daily in English, Portuguese, and Spanish while delivering customer-focused experiences for a diverse audience.
Venue & Operations Manager at Caravela Nightclub
April 1, 2022 - April 1, 2024
Managed full nightclub operations for events hosting more than 200 guests each weekend. Led, trained, and coordinated a team of over 10 staff members; curated music programming, artist bookings, and entertainment lineups; managed VIP guests and conflict resolution; maintained safety compliance; and handled supplier negotiations, revenue targets, and operational budgets.
Social Media & Marketing Manager at Laginha Investimentos
August 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
Managed the company's presence across Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn from strategy through execution. Created visual content and campaigns using Canva, grew the audience by more than 200%, tracked weekly KPIs, adjusted campaigns, and optimized content for reach and conversion. Also developed a personal brand with more than 5,000 engaged social media followers.
Professional DJ at Dimitri Silva
January 1, 2016 - Present
Independent DJ performing in Cabo Verde and internationally since 2016. Headlined national festivals including Praia Tedja Festival, CV Color Fest across São Nicolau, São Vicente, and Santo Antão, and Escape Mindelo. Performed at major brand events such as Ciroc Pool Party and Sumol Beat, headlined Djodje's New Born album launch, and performed live with Elji BeatzKilla. Partnered with more than 10 event companies and specialises in EDM, commercial, Afrobeats, and international genres.
Professional DJ at Dimitri Silva — Independent
January 1, 2016 - Present
Performed independently across Cabo Verde and internationally from 2016 onward. Headlined national festivals including Praia Tedja Festival, CV Color Fest, and Escape Mindelo; performed at Ciroc Pool Party and Sumol Beat; headlined Djodje's New Born album launch; and performed live with Elji BeatzKilla. Partnered with more than 10 event companies and performed across EDM, commercial, Afrobeats, and international genres.
DJ and Entertainer at Freelance
January 1, 2016 - Present
Professional DJ since 2016, performing at national festivals, Ciroc Pool Party, Sumol Beat, Djodje’s album launch and other major events. Partnered with more than 10 event companies and developed expertise in beatmatching, music selection, crowd reading and progressive energy building.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering, 3 years completed at University of Cabo Verde
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering, 3 years completed at University of Cabo Verde
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Other, Professional Services