I'm Peter Budai, a multidisciplinary audio professional with 8+ years of experience spanning live production, broadcast media, studio environments, and cultural heritage preservation. I design immersive sonic experiences, lead cross-functional teams, and solve complex technical challenges under pressure. I'm an early adopter of AI-driven workflows with a sharp ear for quality and a bias toward execution. I thrive on delivering precise sound and scalable production pipelines for film, TV, and cultural projects.

I'm Peter Budai, a multidisciplinary audio professional with 8+ years of experience spanning live production, broadcast media, studio environments, and cultural heritage preservation. I design immersive sonic experiences, lead cross-functional teams, and solve complex technical challenges under pressure. I'm an early adopter of AI-driven workflows with a sharp ear for quality and a bias toward execution. I thrive on delivering precise sound and scalable production pipelines for film, TV, and cultural projects.

Available to hire

I’m Peter Budai, a multidisciplinary audio professional with 8+ years of experience spanning live production, broadcast media, studio environments, and cultural heritage preservation. I design immersive sonic experiences, lead cross-functional teams, and solve complex technical challenges under pressure.

I’m an early adopter of AI-driven workflows with a sharp ear for quality and a bias toward execution. I thrive on delivering precise sound and scalable production pipelines for film, TV, and cultural projects.

See more

Language

English
Fluent
Slovak
Fluent
Czech
Advanced
Polish
Advanced
German
Beginner

Work Experience

Audio Engineer at DPM Production
September 1, 2018 - Present
Full-service sound design and audio engineering studio delivering cinematic soundscapes, precise mixing, and Foley artistry for film, commercial, and multimedia productions. Pioneering the integration of AI-driven audio technologies to redefine creative workflows and production efficiency.
Audio-Visual Technical Lead at Encore
September 1, 2022 - Present
Spearhead a multidisciplinary AV team delivering flawless sound, lighting, and video execution for high-profile corporate and entertainment events. Architect end-to-end production workflows and real-time system operations that consistently elevate client experience and operational performance.
Audio-Visual Engineer at Sunrise Production Studios
January 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023
Delivered broadcast-grade audio across all major Slovak television networks, managing complete recording pipelines for series, feature films, and commercial productions. Operated as the central point of coordination between directors, talent, and production stakeholders.
Audio Archivist & Restoration Engineer at State Radio (STVR)
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2020
Led the comprehensive restoration, enhancement, and archival of physical and digital multimedia assets, safeguarding Slovakia's intangible cultural heritage within the national audio-visual collection.
Assistant to General Manager at Nexp lus (Automotive Battery Manufacturing)
August 1, 2020 - August 31, 2021
Supported executive operations across construction, energy, and logistics divisions, driving company-wide efficiency. Led supplier negotiations and warehouse optimization while ensuring regulatory and environmental compliance.
Sound Technician at Theatre
October 1, 2017 - September 30, 2018
Maintained and operated all audio-visual systems for a historic performance venue, improving system reliability by 15%.

Education

Master of music and sound design at University of Constantine the Philosopher
September 1, 2017 - May 25, 2021
Master’s Degree, Music & Sound Design at Constantine the Philosopher University, Nitra
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022
Bachelor’s Degree, Multimedia Production at Constantine the Philosopher University, Nitra
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019
Applied Informatics at Pan-European University, Bratislava
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017

Qualifications

SQL Developer (Encore Global)
January 11, 2030 - April 15, 2026
Digital Forensics Concepts (InfoSec)
January 11, 2030 - April 15, 2026
Foundations of Data Science (Google)
January 11, 2030 - April 15, 2026
Crash Course on Python (Google)
January 11, 2030 - April 15, 2026
Tools Basics (Berkeley College of Music)
January 11, 2030 - April 15, 2026
The Art of Music Production (Berkeley College of Music)
January 11, 2030 - April 15, 2026
Technical Support Fundamentals (Google)
January 11, 2030 - April 15, 2026
Build Dynamic User Interfaces (UI) for Websites (Google)
January 11, 2030 - April 15, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Other, Computers & Electronics, Gaming, Professional Services
    uniE603 Untitled - Mothers tears
    Sample of my previous work. video sounddesign sound audio audiovisual audioengineer engineer film movie foley soundeffect effects audiomix mix master mastering audiomaster mastering mixing editing