Experienced Audio Engineer and educator with over 20 years’ experience in professional audio production—recording, editing, mixing and quality control across music, broadcast and commercial projects. MSc-qualified with advanced technical knowledge in industry-standard DAWs and a methodical, quality-first approach to audio evaluation, troubleshooting and delivery. Known for critical listening, careful gain staging and signal-flow awareness, plus strong documentation and communication skills. Experienced mentoring junior engineers and supporting collaborative production environments across both Windows and macOS, ensuring accurate asset preparation, version control and technically sound results under deadlines.

Veema Bhantoa-Newman

Experienced Audio Engineer and educator with over 20 years’ experience in professional audio production—recording, editing, mixing and quality control across music, broadcast and commercial projects. MSc-qualified with advanced technical knowledge in industry-standard DAWs and a methodical, quality-first approach to audio evaluation, troubleshooting and delivery. Known for critical listening, careful gain staging and signal-flow awareness, plus strong documentation and communication skills. Experienced mentoring junior engineers and supporting collaborative production environments across both Windows and macOS, ensuring accurate asset preparation, version control and technically sound results under deadlines.

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Experienced Audio Engineer and educator with over 20 years’ experience in professional audio production—recording, editing, mixing and quality control across music, broadcast and commercial projects. MSc-qualified with advanced technical knowledge in industry-standard DAWs and a methodical, quality-first approach to audio evaluation, troubleshooting and delivery.

Known for critical listening, careful gain staging and signal-flow awareness, plus strong documentation and communication skills. Experienced mentoring junior engineers and supporting collaborative production environments across both Windows and macOS, ensuring accurate asset preparation, version control and technically sound results under deadlines.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Audio Engineer at Freelance Projects
January 8, 2018 - Present
Freelance audio engineer for various small independent projects, including performing with community choir.
Audio Engineer & Educator at Hertfordshire Youth Service
September 8, 2008 - March 23, 2016
Worked with young musicians in a multi-use studio environment. Completed critical listening and quality control checks before client delivery. Recorded, edited, mixed and prepared professional audio content using industry-standard DAWs. Investigated and resolved technical issues such as distortion, clipping, unwanted noise, phase problems and level inconsistencies. Managed audio assets across production, including file preparation, organisation and version control. Collaborated with producers, musicians and clients to deliver technically accurate, high-quality results while maintaining documentation for sessions, edits and deliverables. Provided support to less experienced engineers and problem-solved within studio workflows while working to tight deadlines.
Assistant Engineer / Tape Op at Alma Road Studio, St Albans & Hear No Evil Studio, Fulham
April 1, 2003 - August 29, 2008
Assisted engineers/tape operator responsibilities across studio sessions at Alma Road Studio (St Albans) and Hear No Evil Studio (Fulham), supporting recording workflows, session setup, and day-to-day studio production tasks.

Education

MSc in Audio Engineering at University of Hertfordshire
September 27, 2016 - October 17, 2017
Passed With Commendation
C&G Music Technology / Sound Engineering at Deep Recording Studios, W10
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2003
A-Levels (Performing Arts, Drama, Business and Psychology) at Francis Bacon School & Oaklands College, St. Albans
September 1, 1998 - June 23, 2000

Qualifications

C&G Certification in Music Technology / Sound Engineering
September 3, 2002 - September 1, 2003
Completed at Deep Recording Studio, London
MSc Audio Engineering
September 27, 2016 - October 17, 2017
Passed with Commendation

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other