I am a hardworking, motivated, and creative audio professional with a degree from the University of Edinburgh, seeking to apply strong skills in audio recording, mixing, and sound design in a professional environment. Academic and independent project experience have given me a broad range of creatively focused technical skills, including advanced proficiency in DAWs and microphone techniques, effective collaboration with in-team settings, and comprehensive knowledge of audio file management and metadata workflows.…

Angus Brown

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I am a hardworking, motivated, and creative audio professional with a degree from the University of Edinburgh, seeking to apply strong skills in audio recording, mixing, and sound design in a professional environment. Academic and independent project experience have given me a broad range of creatively focused technical skills, including advanced proficiency in DAWs and microphone techniques, effective collaboration with in-team settings, and comprehensive knowledge of audio file management and metadata workflows.…

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I am a hardworking, motivated, and creative audio professional with a degree from the University of Edinburgh, seeking to apply strong skills in audio recording, mixing, and sound design in a professional environment.

Academic and independent project experience have given me a broad range of creatively focused technical skills, including advanced proficiency in DAWs and microphone techniques, effective collaboration with in-team settings, and comprehensive knowledge of audio file management and metadata workflows.

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Skills

Experience Level

Ableton Live
Expert
FL Studio
Expert
Adobe Audition
Expert
Reaper
Expert
Audacity
Expert
Logic Pro
Expert
Pro Tools
Expert
Reason
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Digital Marketing/Social Media Strategist at Independent
June 1, 2019 - Present
Led an online music production business and brand (boy*), producing hundreds of beats, marketing them, and selling the instrumental tracks to artists in more than 20 countries; strengthened skills in music production, audio engineering, and project execution.
Waiter at Bertie's Fish and Chips
June 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025
Delivered fast, accurate, and friendly service in one of Edinburgh's busiest restaurants averaging footfall of 1000 covers a day, managing high customer volume while maintaining strong attention to detail. Communicated effectively with kitchen and front-of-house teams to ensure smooth service flow, timely food delivery, and high customer satisfaction. Strengthened multitasking, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.
Audio and Sound Specialist at Mercor
September 1, 2025 - Present
Served as an audio expert for an AI-focused project at Mercor, applying specialized knowledge of DAWs, music production, mixing, and sound design to support model development. Provided critical, emotional, and technical feedback to AI systems, leveraging a broad skill set and adapting audio expertise to an AI-driven context. Enhanced project outcomes through collaborative problem-solving and creative discussions with cross-functional team members.
Independent - Digital Marketing / Social Media Strategist at Independent
June 1, 2019 - Present
Led an online music production business and brand (boy*), producing hundreds of beats, marketing them, and selling the instrumentals to artists in more than 20 countries; strengthened skills in music production, audio engineering, and project execution. Achieved playlist placements on 4 major Spotify editorial lists, including New Music Friday UK, Fresh Finds UK, Alternative Future, and Scootify, through effective digital marketing and audience targeting. Resulting in songs reaching 118 countries and 13k listeners with a yearly audience growth of 398%. Collaborated with diverse stakeholders—musicians, visual artists, and venue staff—to complete creative projects and meet production goals.

Education

High School at St Columba's RC High School
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2019
BSc at University of Edinburgh
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Acoustics and Music Technology at University of Edinburgh
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024
High School Diploma at St Columba's RC High School
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2019

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Acoustics and Music Technology
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024
High School Diploma
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2019

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Education