I am an audio engineer and post-production specialist with 10+ years of experience in broadcast, television, and digital audio workflows. I excel at critical listening, audio quality analysis, and artifact detection, consistently delivering broadcast-quality sound by identifying noise, clipping, distortion, and imbalance and applying precise corrective processing. I thrive in fast-paced, high-volume environments and am known for structured workflows, rigorous QA, and cross-functional collaboration. I enjoy documenting processes to improve efficiency and output standards, and I am passionate about mentoring teams to maintain top-tier audio across multiple platforms.

Isaac Toluwatopé Adebayo

I am an audio engineer and post-production specialist with 10+ years of experience in broadcast, television, and digital audio workflows. I excel at critical listening, audio quality analysis, and artifact detection, consistently delivering broadcast-quality sound by identifying noise, clipping, distortion, and imbalance and applying precise corrective processing. I thrive in fast-paced, high-volume environments and am known for structured workflows, rigorous QA, and cross-functional collaboration. I enjoy documenting processes to improve efficiency and output standards, and I am passionate about mentoring teams to maintain top-tier audio across multiple platforms.

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I am an audio engineer and post-production specialist with 10+ years of experience in broadcast, television, and digital audio workflows. I excel at critical listening, audio quality analysis, and artifact detection, consistently delivering broadcast-quality sound by identifying noise, clipping, distortion, and imbalance and applying precise corrective processing.

I thrive in fast-paced, high-volume environments and am known for structured workflows, rigorous QA, and cross-functional collaboration. I enjoy documenting processes to improve efficiency and output standards, and I am passionate about mentoring teams to maintain top-tier audio across multiple platforms.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Audio Supervisor / Sound Editor and Final Mix at Ultima Studio / Next Afrobeats Star
August 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Led a team of seasoned audio professionals to deliver world-class audio fidelity on the first season of an Afrocentric Reality TV show; collaborated with content directors, series director, and editors to meet tight deadlines; oversaw daily production and ensured high-standard deliverables.
Team Lead / Audio Editor at Mastercard Podcast (DATA Science)
December 1, 2021 - April 1, 2022
Led a team of audio editors in delivering educational podcast content for radio and web; performed cleaning, inserting breaks, removing breaths and lip smacks; used EQ/compression to maintain uniform levels; produced 30 high-quality 30-minute files per person in 24 hours.
Audio Post Production Lead at Redpepper Inc / Multichoice, Big Brother Nigeria
January 1, 2019 - Present
Edited daily output to international standard for general viewership; recorded, edited, mixed and mastered VO assets; collaborated with content directors, series directors, and video editors to meet tight deadlines; maintained standard daily operations across episodes.
Team Lead / Final Mix Operator at Ultima Limited
December 1, 2010 - December 1, 2017
Led a team of season audio professionals to deliver the West Africa edition of MTN Project Fame across 9 seasons; contributed to award-winning television production; monitored product performance and collaborated with television stations to achieve optimum production.
Audio Supervisor / Sound Editor and Final Mix at Ultima Studio s/Next Afrobeats Star
August 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Led a team of seasoned audio professionals to deliver world-class audio fidelity on the first-ever Afrobeats show. Oversaw final mix and editorial decisions, collaborating with television stations to ensure optimum production quality. Coordinated with content directors and editors to meet tight deadlines and implement incremental improvements across episodes.
Sound Editor / Team Lead at DATA Science/MasterCard Podcast
December 1, 2021 - April 1, 2022
Led a team of audio editors in delivering educational podcast content for radio and web broadcasts. Cleaned up files, inserted breaks, removed breaths and unwanted noises, performed restoration, and fine-tuned dynamics to maintain a uniform level across content. Produced 30 high-quality 30-minute files per person within 24 hours.
Audio Post Production Lead at Redpepper Inc/Multichoice, BigBrother Nigeria
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2025
Edited daily outputs to international standards for general viewers. Recorded, edited, mixed, and mastered an average of 100 clips daily for Big Brother VOGs. Worked smoothly with the technical support team and collaborated with content directors, series directors, and video editors to meet tight deadlines without compromising standards.
Audio Lead at FIFA World Cup qualifiers Nigeria
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022
Audio lead for FIFA World Cup qualifiers 2018 & 2022 (Nigeria matches); supervised live broadcast audio and cross-functional collaboration with broadcast teams.
Audio Assistant at FIFA Under 17 World Cup Nigeria
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009
Provided audio assistance for the FIFA Under 17 World Cup tournament in Nigeria (2009).
Audio Supervisor / Sound Editor and Final Mix at Ultima Studio s/Next Afrobeats
August 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Led a team of seasoned audio professionals to deliver world-class audio fidelity on the first-ever season of Afrocentric Reality TV show; collaborated with content directors, series director, and video editors to meet tight deadlines; managed cross-functional stakeholders to achieve incremental success on each new episode.
Audio Supervisor / Sound Editor & Final Mix at Ultima Studios – The Next Afrobeats Star
August 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Analyzed and corrected audio artifacts including background noise, clipping, and distortion to ensure broadcast-quality output; supervised final audio mix for a large-scale reality TV production across multiple distribution platforms; conducted quality control checks to maintain consistency across episodes; collaborated with editors and producers to meet tight delivery timelines without compromising audio standards
Sound Editor / Team Lead at Data Science / Mastercard Podcast
December 1, 2021 - April 1, 2022
Performed detailed audio cleanup including removal of noise, breath sounds, lip smacks, and unwanted artifacts; applied EQ and dynamic processing to achieve consistent loudness and clarity across episodes; delivered high-volume output (30+ long-form audio files) under strict deadlines; maintained uniform audio standards across all published content
Audio Post-Production Lead at Redpepper Inc / Multichoice – Big Brother Nigeria
January 1, 2019 - December 1, 2025
Edited and processed high-volume daily audio content (100+ clips/day) with strict quality benchmarks; identified and corrected inconsistencies in dialogue, background noise, and levels; ensured all deliverables met broadcast and streaming platform standards; worked closely with technical teams to maintain workflow efficiency and output consistency
Team Lead / Final Mix Operator at Ultima Limited (MTN Project Fame, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire)
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2017
Led final audio mix and quality control for major television productions across West Africa; monitored audio performance across broadcast outputs to ensure consistency and clarity; collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams to maintain high production standards; contributed to award-winning TV productions through consistent audio excellence

Education

Diploma at AltSchool Africa
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Certificate at National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) IT Skill Center Lagos
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Bachelor of Science at University of Ibadan, Political Science
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2022
Certificate of Higher Education - Audio Production at School of Audio Engineering (SAE) Dubai
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Basic Leadership Certificate at Daystar Leadership Academy Lagos
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005
Diploma at AltSchool Africa
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Certificate at National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) IT Skill Center Lagos
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
B.Sc., Political Science at University of Ibadan
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2022
Certificate of Higher Education, Audio Production at School of Audio Engineering (SAE) Dubai
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Basic Leadership certificate at Daystar Leadership Academy Lagos
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005
Diploma in Product Marketing at AltSchool Africa
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Certificate in Product Management at National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) IT Skill Center Lagos
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
B.Sc. Political Science at University of Ibadan
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2022
Certificate of Higher Education - Audio Production at School of Audio Engineering (SAE) Dubai
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Basic Leadership Certificate at Daystar Leadership Academy Lagos
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005
B.Sc. Political Science at University of Ibadan
January 11, 2030 - May 4, 2026
Audio Production Certification at SAE Dubai
January 11, 2030 - May 4, 2026

Qualifications

Audinate Dante Network certification (level 2)
January 11, 2030 - December 18, 2025
Multichoice Talent Factory (Audio Production)
January 11, 2030 - December 18, 2025
Lawo Master Class
January 11, 2030 - December 18, 2025
Dolby Atmos Broadcast Surround Mix
January 11, 2030 - December 18, 2025
CEDAR / JVC Broadcast Training
January 11, 2030 - December 18, 2025
AI Career Essentials (ALX Africa, LinkedIn)
January 11, 2030 - December 18, 2025
Audinate Dante Network certification (level 2)
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026
Multichoice Talent Factory (Audio Production)
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026
Lawo Master Class
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026
Dolby Atmos Broadcast Surround Mix
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026
Peavey Nigeria 2006 Pro Audio Symposium
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006
CEDAR / JVC Broadcast Training
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026
AI Career essentials (ALX Africa, LinkedIn)
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026
Product Analysis Micro-Certification (School of product)
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026
Product Launches Micro-Certification (School of product)
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026
Product Road mapping , Micro-Certification (School of product)
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026
Agile and SCRUM (Udemy)
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026
Generative AI (LinkedIn)
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026
Ethics in the Age of Generative AI (LinkedIn)
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026
Audinate Dante Network certification (level 2)
January 11, 2030 - April 8, 2026
Multichoice Talent Factory (Audio Production)
January 11, 2030 - April 8, 2026
Lawo Master Class
January 11, 2030 - April 8, 2026
Dolby Atmos Broadcast Surround Mix
January 11, 2030 - April 8, 2026
Peavey Nigeria 2006 Pro Audio Symposium
January 1, 2006 - April 8, 2026
CEDAR / JVC Broadcast Training
January 11, 2030 - April 8, 2026
AI Career Essentials
January 11, 2030 - April 8, 2026
Product Analysis Micro-Certification
January 11, 2030 - April 8, 2026
Product Launches Micro-Certification
January 11, 2030 - April 8, 2026
Product Road Mapping Micro-Certification
January 11, 2030 - April 8, 2026
Agile and SCRUM
January 11, 2030 - April 8, 2026
Generative AI
January 11, 2030 - April 8, 2026
Ethics in the Age of Generative AI
January 11, 2030 - April 8, 2026
Microsoft 365 Copilot
January 11, 2030 - April 8, 2026
Audinate Dante Certification (Level 2)
January 11, 2030 - May 4, 2026
Dolby Atmos Broadcast & Surround Mixing
January 11, 2030 - May 4, 2026
CEDAR / JVC Broadcast Audio Training
January 11, 2030 - May 4, 2026
Multichoice Talent Factory – Audio Production
January 11, 2030 - May 4, 2026
Generative AI & AI Ethics (LinkedIn, ALX)
January 11, 2030 - May 4, 2026
Shure Academy
January 11, 2030 - May 4, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other, Telecommunications, Education, Software & Internet
    paper Big Brother Naija

    The Nigerian version of the global Big Brother franchise is known as BBNaija, and it is the most-watched show every year.

    paper Project Fame West Africa

    A West African music reality show that stormed the continent for nine seasons

    paper Who wants To Be A Millionaire

    One of the biggest game shows in the world, the Nigerian version

    paper The Price Is Right

    The longest-running game show in the world, the Nigerian version

    paper Next Afrobeats Star

    The first Afrobeats reality TV show, which showcases the process of making Afro superstars from novices to mega stars