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I am a seasoned music producer and audio engineer with 20 years’ experience delivering high-quality productions across genres, proven in both commercial and event settings. I’m an expert in DAWs, mixing, mastering, and sound design, with a track record of shaping music for global brand campaigns and evaluating emerging audio technologies. I bring a collaborative and structured approach to driving creative innovation and integrating new production techniques.…I am a seasoned music producer and audio engineer with 20 years’ experience delivering high-quality productions across genres, proven in both commercial and event settings. I’m an expert in DAWs, mixing, mastering, and sound design, with a track record of shaping music for global brand campaigns and evaluating emerging audio technologies. I bring a collaborative and structured approach to driving creative innovation and integrating new production techniques.

Ian McDonald

Music Producer, Composer, Sound Designer, +3

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I am a seasoned music producer and audio engineer with 20 years’ experience delivering high-quality productions across genres, proven in both commercial and event settings. I’m an expert in DAWs, mixing, mastering, and sound design, with a track record of shaping music for global brand campaigns and evaluating emerging audio technologies. I bring a collaborative and structured approach to driving creative innovation and integrating new production techniques.…I am a seasoned music producer and audio engineer with 20 years’ experience delivering high-quality productions across genres, proven in both commercial and event settings. I’m an expert in DAWs, mixing, mastering, and sound design, with a track record of shaping music for global brand campaigns and evaluating emerging audio technologies. I bring a collaborative and structured approach to driving creative innovation and integrating new production techniques.

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I am a seasoned music producer and audio engineer with 20 years’ experience delivering high-quality productions across genres, proven in both commercial and event settings.

I’m an expert in DAWs, mixing, mastering, and sound design, with a track record of shaping music for global brand campaigns and evaluating emerging audio technologies. I bring a collaborative and structured approach to driving creative innovation and integrating new production techniques.

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Work Experience

Expert Listener/Audio Researcher at Pollen Music Group

June 1, 2024 - Present

Participate in ongoing studies in audio technology research; interact with audio recording samples, AR/VR products, smart speakers, and telecommunications tech; provide expert feedback on audio samples; objectively analyze and compare sonic attributes within a set of recordings.

Sr. Director of Music Operations at Stemit

September 1, 2024 - October 7, 2025

Led a team of 10 professionals; managed catalog management, metadata creation, and music delivery processes; developed and optimized workflows to increase operational efficiency and reduce licensing/clearance turnaround times.

Music Producer/Audio Engineer at Benzene

January 1, 2018 - Present

Increased music production for brand advertisements for clients including Marc Jacobs, Dolce & Gabbana, L'Oreal, Lancome, Armani and Gillette; tailored sound and compositions for specific campaigns; performed on a collection of instruments; cut audio to picture; edited, mixed and mastered audio for video post-production.

DJ/Event Coordinator/Operating Sound Technician at Sounds Elevated

June 1, 2016 - Present

Over 100 five-star event reviews; coordinated with clients to define requirements for dozens of events; curated music playlists; performed DJ/MC duties; developed immersive audio experiences and performed sound checks to maintain company satellite sound system.

Music Research/Audio Producer/Sound Designer at Starmaker Interactive

January 1, 2023 - October 7, 2025

Produced over 1000 high-quality recreations of popular songs for instrumental production; researched charts, licensed compositions, and managed metadata; operated DAWs, signal processing and synthesizers; transcribed melodies, rhythms and harmonies; recorded, edited, mixed, and mastered digital files; added MIDI notes for vocal tracks.

Co-Owner/Composer/Producer/Engineer at MONOPHONICS LLC

January 1, 2019 - October 7, 2025

Composed, performed, produced, engineered and mixed multiple releases broadcast worldwide; performed before live audiences on major stages; built brand from the ground up; composed music for film and sync use.

Music Analyst/Metadata Editor at Soundflavor Inc

July 1, 2009 - October 7, 2025

Analyzed hundreds of songs and tagged attributes for metadata; reviewed, analyzed, and revised metadata; compiled metadata and organized analytics; maintained quality control records and reports.