I’m Rory O’Connor, an independent, self-motivated and collaborative university graduate with a passion for music composition and designing sound solutions, as well as music performance. My experience spans solo game development, music composition for games and media, sound design, and collaborative work with a diverse group of musicians during my degree.

Rory O'Connor

I’m Rory O’Connor, an independent, self-motivated and collaborative university graduate with a passion for music composition and designing sound solutions, as well as music performance. My experience spans solo game development, music composition for games and media, sound design, and collaborative work with a diverse group of musicians during my degree.

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I’m Rory O’Connor, an independent, self-motivated and collaborative university graduate with a passion for music composition and designing sound solutions, as well as music performance.

My experience spans solo game development, music composition for games and media, sound design, and collaborative work with a diverse group of musicians during my degree.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Game Developer at Self-employed / Solo Game Development
April 1, 2025 - Present
Developed and coded core gameplay loops for a Steam game named 'CRABS!' from the ground up; implemented dynamic audio and music systems with Wwise integration; drew art assets and crafted UI elements to maintain visual style; produced development logs and managed social media presence for the game.
Composer at SXSW Games Showcase
September 1, 2025 - Present
Composed and produced music for the SXSW Games Showcase event.
Video Producer at NSW National Parks
September 1, 2025 - Present
Edited and produced video footage of helicopter operations for an interoperability presentation, highlighting operational capability of the flight unit across the terrain; sequenced edits to ensure background music and audio did not detract from the technical focus of the presentation.
Composer at News Corp Australia
August 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024
Audio division – assisted in the production of podcast, composed main theme and supplementary tracks for final product.
Warehouse Manager at Ukelele Mate
April 1, 2023 - June 1, 2024
Customer sales and support; pick/pack/shipping; stock replenishment and listing; created product demos; in-store and online customer support, including assisting customers select suitable models; stock taking and inventory reorder; maintained inbound stock in inventory system; created demo videos for new products; utilized music and computer skills for minor repairs and maintenance.

Education

Bachelor of Music at University of Sydney / Sydney Conservatorium of Music
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Education