Senior audio and media professional with 20+ years of experience across film, television, broadcast, music, corporate media, podcasts, voiceover, and AI-training projects. Handles the full audio lifecycle from capture and studio recording through dialogue editing, restoration, sound design, composition, mixing, mastering, and final quality control. Experienced in Dolby Atmos and immersive 7.1.4 spatial-audio workflows, while staying equally comfortable with stereo and platform-specific delivery. Operates from a fully equipped, calibrated Toronto studio for dependable remote collaboration, secure file exchange, and client-ready review and exports.…

Emmanuel Ombilod

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Senior audio and media professional with 20+ years of experience across film, television, broadcast, music, corporate media, podcasts, voiceover, and AI-training projects. Handles the full audio lifecycle from capture and studio recording through dialogue editing, restoration, sound design, composition, mixing, mastering, and final quality control. Experienced in Dolby Atmos and immersive 7.1.4 spatial-audio workflows, while staying equally comfortable with stereo and platform-specific delivery. Operates from a fully equipped, calibrated Toronto studio for dependable remote collaboration, secure file exchange, and client-ready review and exports.…

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Senior audio and media professional with 20+ years of experience across film, television, broadcast, music, corporate media, podcasts, voiceover, and AI-training projects. Handles the full audio lifecycle from capture and studio recording through dialogue editing, restoration, sound design, composition, mixing, mastering, and final quality control.

Experienced in Dolby Atmos and immersive 7.1.4 spatial-audio workflows, while staying equally comfortable with stereo and platform-specific delivery. Operates from a fully equipped, calibrated Toronto studio for dependable remote collaboration, secure file exchange, and client-ready review and exports.

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Language

English
Fluent
Malay
Fluent
Indonesian
Fluent

Work Experience

AI Reviewer / Generalist Expert at Mercor & Meridial Projects
January 1, 2026 - Present
Reviewed structured creative and technical outputs for accuracy, consistency, instruction compliance, usability, and tone. Adapted quickly to new tools, rubrics, and remote workflows while maintaining confidentiality and detailed documentation.
AI Audio Specialist / Expert Contributor at Micro1 / OpenAI Project
January 1, 2026 - Present
Create and evaluate professional audio-production demonstrations in Ardour against detailed creative, technical, and delivery requirements. Perform editing, mixing, signal processing, asset preparation, workflow documentation, and final quality control for AI-training projects. Identify audible and structural issues, explain production decisions clearly, and deliver accurate work in deadline-driven remote environments.
OWNER / OPERATOR at INS Market #5209 | Toronto, Canada
September 16, 2024 - September 12, 2025
Managed daily retail operations, staff coordination, inventory, suppliers, POS systems, customer service, scheduling, documentation, and business administration. Resolved operational problems directly and coordinated with vendors to maintain reliable service.
Technical Sales & Application Support at Trew Audio
May 1, 2023 - August 1, 2024
Advised professional creators and production teams on microphones, recorders, wireless systems, synchronization, monitoring, cabling and complete location-audio workflows. Troubleshot hardware, software, firmware, connectivity and signal-flow issues while translating technical solutions into clear client guidance.
Technical Sales & Application Support at Trew Audio — Toronto
May 1, 2023 - August 1, 2024
Advised professional creators and production teams on microphones, recorders, wireless systems, synchronization, accessories, and complete audio workflows. Troubleshot hardware, software, firmware, cabling, connectivity, and signal-flow issues while explaining solutions clearly to clients. Built trusted relationships through responsive communication, technical accuracy, and dependable follow-up.
Boom Operator and Sound Utility at IATSE 873 Canada
September 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022
Supported sound department on Clarice: Silence of the Lambs (CBS) and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (CBS). Operated boom microphones, assisted with wireless mic placement and RF coordination. Maintained audio equipment inventory and coordinated repairs.
Boom Operator / Sound Utility at IATSE Local 873
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Supported the sound departments on Clarice (CBS) and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (CBS) by operating boom microphones and supporting wireless-mic placement, RF coordination, inventory management and repairs.
Founder and Operations Manager at Sound Speed Recording Services
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Established audio production company specializing in location/studio sound recording, audio post-production, and mixing services. Executed 500+ projects including TV commercials, documentaries, corporate videos, voice overs, and podcast production. Maintained inventory valued at $100k+ including wireless systems and recording solutions; cultivated relationships with 20+ production companies and agencies, achieving 90%+ client satisfaction.
Freelance Audio Producer / Sound Designer / Mixer / Composer at Independent
January 1, 2019 - Present
Record, edit, restore, design, mix and master narrative film, music, voiceover, podcast and audiovisual content from raw material through final delivery. Create clean dialogue and expressive soundscapes using editorial judgment, spectral repair, noise reduction, EQ/dynamics, ambience, effects, and picture synchronization. Build stereo, multichannel, Dolby Atmos, and immersive 7.1.4 sessions; manage stems/versions, loudness targets, metadata and platform-ready exports. Independently manage briefs, spotting decisions, session organization, revisions, client feedback, quality control and final handoff using a professional remote studio workflow.
Freelance Audio Producer / Editor / Composer at Independent — Toronto & Remote
January 1, 2019 - Present
Record, edit, restore, mix, and deliver spoken-word, music, voiceover, narrative, and audiovisual content for client and independent projects. Transform raw dialogue into clean, natural, engaging audio using editing, pacing, noise reduction, spectral repair, EQ, dynamics, de-essing, and ambience management, then integrate music. Edit video in Adobe Premiere Pro and CapCut, synchronize external audio, manage multiple visual sources, refine pacing, apply basic visual adjustments, and prepare final exports. Compose and produce original music, develop arrangements and sonic direction, and mix for story, emotion, and brand alignment. Independently manage briefs, session preparation, file organization, revisions, client feedback, quality control, and final delivery from a professional personal studio.
Founder / Audio Post & Production Lead at Soundspeed Recording Services
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2021
Founded and operated an audio company delivering recording, location sound, dialogue post, sound design, music production, mixing and voice services across 500+ media projects. Led client discovery, quotations, scheduling, technical planning, production, revisions, quality control and delivery while maintaining an equipment inventory valued above $100K. Built long-term relationships with production companies, agencies, artists and corporate clients through dependable service and creative problem-solving.
PRODUCTION SOUND MIXER at Oak3 / Oak Tree Films | Singapore
June 9, 2011 - October 30, 2013
Led production sound recording for film, television, documentary, commercial, and corporate projects. Collaborated with directors, producers, performers, interview subjects, and production departments while managing microphones, wireless audio, multitrack recording, timecode, sound reports, media, and production-to-post handoffs.
Production Sound Mixer / Audio Lead at Oak3 / Oak Tree Films & Freelance Productions
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2019
Led production sound for film, television, documentary, commercial and corporate projects, capturing clean dialogue and detailed production audio in studio and field environments. Collaborated with directors, producers, performers, camera, editorial and master-control teams to anticipate sound challenges, protect continuity and support creative intent. Managed wireless systems, multitrack recording, timecode, playback, media, sound reports, equipment and confidential production material.

Education

Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Recording Arts at Middlesex University — Singapore Twinning Programme
January 6, 2010 - February 11, 2011
Diploma in Audio Engineering at SAE Institute
November 21, 2008 - November 19, 2009
Diploma in Music Technology at Universiti Teknologi MARA
November 19, 2004 - July 26, 2007
Micro1 Certified Technical Audio Specialist at Micro1
February 5, 2026 - February 6, 2026
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) — Recording Arts at Middlesex University (Bangkok twinning programme)
January 11, 2030 - July 27, 2026
Diploma — Audio Engineering at SAE Institute, Bangkok
January 11, 2030 - July 27, 2026
Music Technology studies at Universiti Teknologi MARA
January 11, 2030 - July 27, 2026

Qualifications

Micro1 Certified Technical Audio Specialist
February 5, 2026 - February 6, 2026
Micro1 Certified Technical Audio Specialist
January 1, 2026 - July 27, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Telecommunications, Other, Wholesale & Distribution

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