Michael D. Murphy

Available to hire

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Remote - Audio Domain Expert, AI Model Training at Micro1 (client: OpenAI)
February 1, 2026 - Present
Provide expert evaluation of AI-generated audio outputs across music, SFX, and speech; apply professional critical-listening standards to identify artifacts, tonal issues, and realism failures. Author detailed audio annotations and reference examples used in training frontier generative AI models.
Audio-Visual Technician at Encore, Greater Sydney Area
May 1, 2023 - June 1, 2025
Set up, tested, and operated professional audio, video, and lighting equipment for high-profile corporate and live events. Troubleshoot signal-chain and A/V issues in real time. Collaborated with clients and production teams to deliver live and recorded events to brief.
Sound Designer and Music Composer at Freelance
January 1, 2018 - Present
Composed original music and designed sound for award-winning short films Swindle (2022), For The Boss (2025), and Headkick (2026). Recorded, edited, and restored dialogue across voiceover, podcast, and field sessions; delivered to broadcast standards (LUFS, RMS, peak). Produced sound redesigns for game and animation content, demonstrating range across interactive and linear media. Currently composing original score and designing audio for an in-development indie game demo.
Lead Audio Intern at King Sound Studios
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Edited and mixed audio in Pro Tools across podcasts, voiceovers, ADR, Foley/SFX, and commercials. Credits include a full-length memoir audiobook chronicling a gay veteran's wartime service and return to civilian life, 5+ podcast series, and additional long-form narrative audiobook work. Edited audio and supplied original music selections for voiceover artist demo reels, packaging emerging VO talent for agency and casting submissions. Worked as sound editor, selecting music and effects to support each project's creative direction. Configured studio sessions across recording types (VO, music tracking, Foley); maintained studio, session files, and archives to a professional, handoff-ready standard.

Education

Bachelor of Music Composition (Digital Music and Media) at Sydney Conservatorium of Music, Sydney
July 1, 2020 - July 1, 2024

Qualifications

First Aid Certified
January 11, 2030 - January 6, 2026
Honourable Mention - Best Original Score, Swindle - Independent Shorts Awards, Los Angeles
January 11, 2030 - April 23, 2026
Avid Certified User: Pro Tools
January 11, 2030 - April 24, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Gaming, Other