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I'm Desislava Ilieva, a Bulgarian DSP engineer specializing in real-time audio processing and cross-platform plugin development using C++ and JUCE. I have over 2 years of professional C++/JUCE experience and more than 10 years in audio engineering and signal processing, with a passion for turning ideas into high-quality audio software. I've founded daudio.dev to build professional-grade VST3/AU plugins like saturators and convolution processors, and I've contributed to Antelope Audio's product development as well as server-side voice processing for broadcast applications. I thrive on challenging DSP problems, optimize for low latency, and enjoy collaborating with R&D teams to deliver robust audio tech.…I'm Desislava Ilieva, a Bulgarian DSP engineer specializing in real-time audio processing and cross-platform plugin development using C++ and JUCE. I have over 2 years of professional C++/JUCE experience and more than 10 years in audio engineering and signal processing, with a passion for turning ideas into high-quality audio software. I've founded daudio.dev to build professional-grade VST3/AU plugins like saturators and convolution processors, and I've contributed to Antelope Audio's product development as well as server-side voice processing for broadcast applications. I thrive on challenging DSP problems, optimize for low latency, and enjoy collaborating with R&D teams to deliver robust audio tech.

Desislava Ilieva

Audio Engineer, Music Producer, Sound Designer, +2

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I'm Desislava Ilieva, a Bulgarian DSP engineer specializing in real-time audio processing and cross-platform plugin development using C++ and JUCE. I have over 2 years of professional C++/JUCE experience and more than 10 years in audio engineering and signal processing, with a passion for turning ideas into high-quality audio software. I've founded daudio.dev to build professional-grade VST3/AU plugins like saturators and convolution processors, and I've contributed to Antelope Audio's product development as well as server-side voice processing for broadcast applications. I thrive on challenging DSP problems, optimize for low latency, and enjoy collaborating with R&D teams to deliver robust audio tech.…I'm Desislava Ilieva, a Bulgarian DSP engineer specializing in real-time audio processing and cross-platform plugin development using C++ and JUCE. I have over 2 years of professional C++/JUCE experience and more than 10 years in audio engineering and signal processing, with a passion for turning ideas into high-quality audio software. I've founded daudio.dev to build professional-grade VST3/AU plugins like saturators and convolution processors, and I've contributed to Antelope Audio's product development as well as server-side voice processing for broadcast applications. I thrive on challenging DSP problems, optimize for low latency, and enjoy collaborating with R&D teams to deliver robust audio tech.

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I’m Desislava Ilieva, a Bulgarian DSP engineer specializing in real-time audio processing and cross-platform plugin development using C++ and JUCE. I have over 2 years of professional C++/JUCE experience and more than 10 years in audio engineering and signal processing, with a passion for turning ideas into high-quality audio software.

I’ve founded daudio.dev to build professional-grade VST3/AU plugins like saturators and convolution processors, and I’ve contributed to Antelope Audio’s product development as well as server-side voice processing for broadcast applications. I thrive on challenging DSP problems, optimize for low latency, and enjoy collaborating with R&D teams to deliver robust audio tech.

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Work Experience

Founder & Audio Developer at daudio.dev

October 1, 2025 - Present

Founded audio development platforms specializing in professional-grade VST3/AU plug-ins; shipped cross-platform plugins using C++/JUCE, including DSaturator (saturation) and DIR Loader (dual-IR convolution reverb) with 500+ downloads; developed server-side voice processing engine for broadcast applications; integrated DSP chain with AI models; optimized real-time DSP performance; supported testing and QA.

Technical Support Specialist (Contractor) at Antelope Audio Ltd.

December 1, 2021 - Present

Provided high-level technical support for professional audio hardware and software products to enterprise clients; troubleshot complex issues across audio interfaces, routing, and system integration; diagnosed low-level driver, routing, and clocking issues; collaborated with R&D to resolve bugs; contributed technical articles and knowledge base articles.

Audio Production Assistant at Antelope Audio Ltd.

January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021

Supported professional audio production workflows including recording, mixing, and post-production; operated professional audio equipment and DAWs to support product development and testing; contributed to QA processes for audio hardware and software releases.