I'm a Senior Sound Designer and Audio Engineer with a strong blend of creative sound design and technical engineering. I specialize in mixing and mastering to elevate every storytelling experience, from immersive games to film and AR/VR projects. I've collaborated with Unity3D, Unreal Engine, and a global pool of voice artists; led Dolby Atmos integrations; contributed to award-winning toys and online gaming platforms; and mentored students in sound design. I'm passionate about crafting immersive soundscapes that enhance user experiences.

Kiran Baskaram

I'm a Senior Sound Designer and Audio Engineer with a strong blend of creative sound design and technical engineering. I specialize in mixing and mastering to elevate every storytelling experience, from immersive games to film and AR/VR projects. I've collaborated with Unity3D, Unreal Engine, and a global pool of voice artists; led Dolby Atmos integrations; contributed to award-winning toys and online gaming platforms; and mentored students in sound design. I'm passionate about crafting immersive soundscapes that enhance user experiences.

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I’m a Senior Sound Designer and Audio Engineer with a strong blend of creative sound design and technical engineering. I specialize in mixing and mastering to elevate every storytelling experience, from immersive games to film and AR/VR projects.

I’ve collaborated with Unity3D, Unreal Engine, and a global pool of voice artists; led Dolby Atmos integrations; contributed to award-winning toys and online gaming platforms; and mentored students in sound design. I’m passionate about crafting immersive soundscapes that enhance user experiences.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert

Language

English
Fluent
Malay
Fluent
Tamil
Fluent
Malayalam
Fluent
Indonesian
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Sound Designer at PlayShifu
April 30, 2023 - September 3, 2025
Designed sound for immersive STEM games with AR powered award-winning toys. Collaborated with Unity 3D and Unreal Engine developers for authored audio integration, and recreated Foley sounds for a metaverse global online gaming platform inspired by ROBLOX (TERRA by PlayShifu). Worked with freelance voice-over artists from Fiverr on game developments. Collaborated with creative teams including arts, animation, designers, and testers to deliver high-quality outputs such as teasers and product videos. PlayShifu's products earned recognition including Toy of the Year 2022 finalist and multiple awards from CES and Purdue University. The company was recognized by Forbes, Business Insider, and other international media.
Senior Sound Designer at BLU Records
August 1, 2019 - September 3, 2025
Sound designed for South Indian feature films (Kollywood), pilot films, web series, animations, audiobooks, promos, teasers, music videos, and TV ads. Provided freelance mixing and mastering engineering services. Trained students in sound design and engineering.
Dolby Integration Engineer at Golden Duck Group International
October 1, 2018 - September 3, 2025
Led audio/video digital cinema system integration in Southeast Asia. Identified technical issues and troubleshot on-site in cinemas across Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Myanmar, and Vietnam. Performed annual site check-ups and servicing. Installed first Dolby Atmos screens in ASEAN. Authorized integration for Dolby Atmos, Dolby CP650, CP750, CP850 sound processors, Dolby IMS2000 / IMS3000 media servers, Doremi and QNAP digital servers, Christie, Barco and NEC digital cinema projectors, and audio equipment from Harman, Crown, QSC, and JBL Pro Digital Audio.
Audio Engineer at Emsquare Studios
November 2, 2017 - September 3, 2025
Recorded vocals for playback singers and independent artists in Bollywood. Worked with major advertising companies in India for jingles and re-recordings. Operated and maintained a full-end commercial recording studio. Demonstrated high aesthetic technical standards for both in-house and remote recording, mixing, and mastering sessions.
Senior Sound Designer at PlayShiftU
August 1, 2019 - April 2, 2023
Sound designed for augmented reality and immersive STEM games; authored audio integration for Unity 3D & UE4; collaborated with a multi-disciplinary creative team to deliver high-quality outputs; contributed to award-winning toys and platforms; engaged freelance voice-over artists for game developments.
Senior Sound Designer at BLUR Records
October 1, 2018 - August 1, 2019
Sound designed for South Indian feature films (Kollywood), pilot films, web series, animations, audio books, promos and teasers; freelance mixing and mastering engineer; trained students on sound design.
Dolby Integration Engineer at Golden Duck Group International
December 1, 2017 - October 1, 2018
Dolby Systems Integrator lead in Audio/Video Digital Cinema; on-site troubleshooting across Southeast Asia; installed first Dolby Atmos screens in ASEAN; authorized integration for Dolby Atmos, CP650/CP750/CP850, IMS2000/IMS3000, and digital servers; represented partners like Christie, Barco, NEC and Harman/Crown/JBL in projects.
Sound Designer / Freelance Mixing & Mastering Engineer at Esquare Studios
October 1, 2015 - November 1, 2017
Recorded vocals for playback singers and independent artists in Bollywood; worked with major ad agencies for jingles and re-recordings; operated and maintained a full-end commercial recording studio; demonstrated high aesthetic/technical standards for in-house and remote recording, mixing & mastering sessions; trained students on sound design.

Education

Bachelors of Science (Hons) in Audio Engineering at SAE Institute Byron Bay
February 12, 2014 - October 2, 2015
Diploma in Audio Engineering at SAE Institute Chennai
May 2, 2013 - October 2, 2014
Certificate in Audio Engineering at Hits Recording Studio
January 2, 2012 - March 2, 2013
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Audio Engineering at SAE Institute Byron Bay
December 1, 2014 - October 1, 2015
Diploma in Audio Engineering at SAE Institute Chennai
May 1, 2013 - October 1, 2014
Certificate in Audio Engineering at Hits Recording Studio
January 1, 2012 - March 1, 2013

Qualifications

Indian Percussionist
January 11, 2030 - September 3, 2025
Professional DJ
January 11, 2030 - September 3, 2025
2nd Dan Taekwondo Black Belt Holder (World Taekwondo Federation)
January 11, 2030 - September 3, 2025
State Level Malaysian Football / Badminton Representative
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2009
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Audio Engineering
December 1, 2014 - October 1, 2015
Diploma in Audio Engineering
May 1, 2013 - October 1, 2014
Certificate in Audio Engineering
January 1, 2012 - March 1, 2013

Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Education, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Software & Internet