Audio Architect Sound Design Chicago-based composer and audio designer specializing in atmospheric storytelling and technical audio implementation. The work sits at the intersection of avant-garde electronics and cinematic scoring. Notable as the sole composer for the international short film El color de la sed (Grand Prix, Villeurbanne) proving an ability to deliver emotive, high-stakes audio for award winning visual media. Beyond composition, is a rigorous technical workflow to every project. As the co-founder of the VYTYLS Initiative, I maintain a public GitHub repository of performance logs and audio theory, ensuring that my delivery is not just creative, but organized, documented, and ready for implementation.…

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Audio Architect Sound Design Chicago-based composer and audio designer specializing in atmospheric storytelling and technical audio implementation. The work sits at the intersection of avant-garde electronics and cinematic scoring. Notable as the sole composer for the international short film El color de la sed (Grand Prix, Villeurbanne) proving an ability to deliver emotive, high-stakes audio for award winning visual media. Beyond composition, is a rigorous technical workflow to every project. As the co-founder of the VYTYLS Initiative, I maintain a public GitHub repository of performance logs and audio theory, ensuring that my delivery is not just creative, but organized, documented, and ready for implementation.…

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Audio Architect
Sound Design
Chicago-based composer and audio designer specializing in atmospheric storytelling and technical audio implementation.
The work sits at the intersection of avant-garde electronics and cinematic scoring. Notable as the sole composer for the international short film El color de la sed (Grand Prix, Villeurbanne) proving an ability to deliver emotive, high-stakes audio for award winning visual media.
Beyond composition, is a rigorous technical workflow to every project. As the co-founder of the VYTYLS Initiative, I maintain a public GitHub repository of performance logs and audio theory, ensuring that my delivery is not just creative, but organized, documented, and ready for implementation.

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Skills

Experience Level

Logic Pro
Expert
REAKTOR
Expert
Freelance Gig
Expert
Ableton Live
Intermediate
Renoise
Intermediate
Adobe Premiere Pro
Intermediate

Work Experience

Piano Technician at Self-employed
October 24, 2023 - Present
Acoustic Maintenance: Specialize in precision piano tuning and mechanical repairs for residential and commercial clients. Institutional Work: Collaborated with Roosevelt University’s head piano technician to maintain and enhance instruments for the music department.
Co-Founder & System Architect at VYTYLS
July 18, 2016 - Present
Research & Development: Direct the VYTYLS Research Initiative, focusing on the intersection of Lattice Gauge Theory and Cybernetic Acoustics. System Architecture: Design and program custom software instruments in Native Instruments Reaktor and Max/MSP to facilitate real-time generative performance. Technical Leadership: Maintain the project's GitHub repository, managing code for the "Reality Fold Notation" (RFN) syntax and custom audio tools. Audio Pipeline Management: Architected the "Field of Consciousness" audio framework to ensure harmonic coherence in generative systems; manage live multi-track recording and archival. Live Performance: Execute real-time improvisation fusing technology with artistic expression, utilizing custom software and hardware controllers.
Drummer | Producer at Mahntha
June 5, 2014 - October 10, 2017
Production & Songwriting: Collaborated on songwriting and production duties, exploring new recording techniques to expand the band's sonic palette.
Audio Producer & Composer at Lative Case
October 31, 2004 - Present
International Film Scoring: Composed original music for the short film 'El Color de la Sed' (2017). Managed a fully remote, international collaboration with director Gala Gracia to align musical composition with specific emotional tones. Game Audio & Sound Design: Produced high-quality audio assets and sound effects for independent video games and interactive media. Project Management: Managed multiple concurrent audio projects, leveraging engineering skills to enhance sound design, dialogue editing, and final composition.

Education

Audio/Video Production at City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2009
Behavioral Science at Johnson County Community College
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1998

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services
    El Color de la Sed

    International Film Scoring: Composed, performed, and recorded original music for the official trailer and the short film ‘El Color de la Sed’ (2017). Managed a fully remote, international collaboration with director Gala Gracia to align musical composition with specific emotional tones. Utilized advanced composition techniques to enhance the storytelling through sound.