I am passionate about music and sound, thriving on finding creative and practical solutions to audio challenges. With strong collaboration and communication skills, I work well with teams to bring ideas to life while paying attention to the details that make a difference. I have a can-do attitude and a pragmatic approach, always aiming for efficient, reliable results that add value without unnecessary costs. Whether brainstorming, problem-solving, or executing projects, I am committed to delivering high-quality work that truly makes an impact. I enjoy leading teams, managing workflows, and using my technical expertise to enhance audio quality across diverse projects and clients.

Karl Berkon

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I am passionate about music and sound, thriving on finding creative and practical solutions to audio challenges. With strong collaboration and communication skills, I work well with teams to bring ideas to life while paying attention to the details that make a difference. I have a can-do attitude and a pragmatic approach, always aiming for efficient, reliable results that add value without unnecessary costs. Whether brainstorming, problem-solving, or executing projects, I am committed to delivering high-quality work that truly makes an impact. I enjoy leading teams, managing workflows, and using my technical expertise to enhance audio quality across diverse projects and clients.

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I am passionate about music and sound, thriving on finding creative and practical solutions to audio challenges. With strong collaboration and communication skills, I work well with teams to bring ideas to life while paying attention to the details that make a difference. I have a can-do attitude and a pragmatic approach, always aiming for efficient, reliable results that add value without unnecessary costs.

Whether brainstorming, problem-solving, or executing projects, I am committed to delivering high-quality work that truly makes an impact. I enjoy leading teams, managing workflows, and using my technical expertise to enhance audio quality across diverse projects and clients.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Audio Engineer at Pareto.ai
July 1, 2025 - Present
Led and trained a team of Audio Quality Assurance specialists to uphold high standards of audio production. Worked closely with external partners to secure approvals for multiple projects while maintaining consistent quality and deadlines. Developed and optimized the audio production pipeline to improve workflow efficiency and turnaround. Analyzed and troubleshot audio issues by identifying root causes and implementing fixes to enhance sound quality.
Head Of Audio/A&R Director at Black Nest Records
June 1, 2022 - Present
Managed quality control for label releases and oversaw final mixes subject to artist and label approval. Coordinated and scheduled studio sessions to optimize workflow and artist productivity. Oversaw A&R sessions providing creative direction to improve song development and production quality. Produced records for artists under the label ensuring alignment with their creative vision.
A&R Manager at Most Addictive Records
June 30, 2018 - August 20, 2025
Reviewed artist demos providing feedback and practical suggestions. Scouted artists across multiple genres for label consideration.
Senior Audio Engineer at Trippie Redd
July 31, 2022 - August 20, 2025
Provided vocal production and engineering support including audio restoration and spectral recovery.
Senior Audio Engineer at Pareto.ai, San Francisco, CA (Remote)
July 1, 2025 - Present
Led and trained a team of Audio Quality Assurance specialists to maintain high standards of audio production; collaborated with external partners to secure audio approvals on multiple projects while ensuring consistent quality and meeting deadlines; developed and optimized the company’s audio production pipeline to improve workflow efficiency and project turnaround; analyzed and troubleshot audio issues to enhance sound quality.
Head Of Audio / A&R Director at Black Nest Records, Los Angeles, CA (Remote)
June 1, 2022 - Present
Managed quality control for label releases and final mixes with final approval from artists and label; coordinated and scheduled studio sessions to optimize workflow and artist productivity; oversaw A&R sessions by providing creative direction to enhance song development and production quality; produced records for artists under the label ensuring alignment with their creative vision.
A&R Manager at Most Addictive Records, London, UK
June 1, 2018 - August 20, 2025
Reviewed artist demos providing feedback and practical suggestions; scouted artists across multiple genres for label consideration.
Senior Audio Engineer at Trippie Redd, Los Angeles, CA
July 1, 2022 - August 20, 2025
Responsible for vocal production and engineering as well as audio restoration and spectral recovery.

Education

BTEC LEVEL 3 - Music Technology at Llandrillo Coleg Menai
November 6, 2017 - June 12, 2019
BTEC LEVEL 3 - MUSIC TECHNOLOGY at Llandrillo Coleg Menai - Rhos On Sea Llandudno, Wales
January 11, 2030 - August 20, 2025
BTEC Level 3 - Music Technology at Llandrillo Coleg Menai - Rhos On Sea, Llandudno, Wales
January 11, 2030 - August 20, 2025

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet