I am an audio engineer, composer, and educator with experience in music production, post-production, and sound design across professional and academic contexts. My work bridges creative practice and technical precision, from producing and mixing broadcast-ready content to exploring experimental and interactive sound and music through research and teaching.

Mario Cáceres

I am an audio engineer, composer, and educator with experience in music production, post-production, and sound design across professional and academic contexts. My work bridges creative practice and technical precision, from producing and mixing broadcast-ready content to exploring experimental and interactive sound and music through research and teaching.

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I am an audio engineer, composer, and educator with experience in music production, post-production, and sound design across professional and academic contexts. My work bridges creative practice and technical precision, from producing and mixing broadcast-ready content to exploring experimental and interactive sound and music through research and teaching.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate

Language

English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Music Technology Technician at University of Sheffield
January 1, 2021 - Present
I provide technical support for the Department of Music, maintaining equipment and software in music technology labs, recording studios, and practice spaces. Additionally, I handle sound engineering for recitals and conduct recording studio training sessions for undergraduate, postgraduate taught, and postgraduate research students.
Sound Engineer and Producer at Self-employed
January 1, 2009 - Present
I have recorded, produced, mixed, and mastered music projects for various artists, including EPs and LPs in genres such as indie rock and experimental electronic. Notable credits include work for Pavey Ark, MC Yein, and Mario Cáceres from 2009 to present.
Graduate Teaching Assistant and Visiting Lecturer at University of Sheffield
January 1, 2024 - August 20, 2025
Delivered modules related to music technology, notation, and composition at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Assisted in teaching and supporting students from 2021 to 2024.
Research Assistant at University of Sheffield
December 31, 2022 - August 20, 2025
Supported a project aimed at revitalising the heritage of Sheffield's rivers by creating music inspired by and incorporating sounds recorded from the rivers (2022).
Music & Effects Mixing Engineer at DINT, Chile
December 31, 2019 - August 20, 2025
Worked as a sound engineer for the Latin American dubs of Discovery Channel Network television show soundtracks during 2019.
Lecturer in Music Production at Universidad de Chile
December 31, 2019 - August 20, 2025
Lectured on Sound Recording and Music Production modules; involved in program design, assessment creation, teaching material development, and quality assurance activities from 2018 to 2019.
Instructor at Proaudiotec Chile Capacitación SPA
December 31, 2019 - August 20, 2025
Instructed courses related to audio, primarily DAWs, and consulted on course module design from 2014 to 2019.
Lecturer in Sound Engineering at Instituto Profesional Duoc UC, Chile
December 31, 2016 - August 20, 2025
Taught multiple sound engineering modules including Digital Audio Workstations, Introduction to Sound, Music Production, and Multimedia; contributed to curriculum development, quality assurance, and accreditations; recognized with two awards for outstanding teaching performance from 2008 to 2016.
Graduate Teaching Assistant and Visiting Lecturer at University of Sheffield
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
Delivered modules and sessions related to music technology, notation, and composition at the undergraduate and postgraduate taught levels.
Lecturer in Music Production at Universidad de Chile
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019
Lecturer for modules Sound Recording, and Music Production 1 & 2; contributed to programme design, assessments, and QA.
Instructor at Proaudiotec Chile Capacitación SPA
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2019
Instructor for courses related to audio, mostly DAWs, and consultant in the design of course modules.
Lecturer in Sound Engineering at Instituto Profesional Duoc UC
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2016
Lecturer for modules of the Sound Engineering and Sound Technology programmes; received awards for outstanding teaching performance.
Foley Recording Engineer and Music and Effects Mixing Engineer at DINT, Chile
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2009
Sound engineer for Latin American dubs of Discovery Channel Network television show soundtracks.

Education

PhD in Music at University of Sheffield
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024
MA in Composition at University of Sheffield
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Master Certificate in Writing and Producing at Berklee Online College of Music
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018
BA in Sound at Universidad de Chile
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2006
PhD in Music at University of Sheffield
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024
MA in Composition at University of Sheffield
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Master Certificate in Writing and Producing at Berklee Online College of Music
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018
BA in Sound at Universidad de Chile
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2006

Qualifications

Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy - AFHEA
January 1, 2024 - August 20, 2025
Generative AI in Higher Education
January 1, 2024 - August 20, 2025
Pro Tools Operator Certified Operator in Music Production
January 1, 2016 - August 20, 2025
Pro Tools User Certified User in Music Production
January 1, 2014 - August 20, 2025
Digital Synthesis Short Course
January 1, 2010 - August 20, 2025
Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy - AFHEA
January 1, 2024 - March 20, 2026
Generative AI in Higher Education
January 1, 2024 - March 20, 2026
Pro Tools Operator
January 1, 2016 - March 20, 2026
Pro Tools User
January 1, 2014 - March 20, 2026
Digital Synthesis
January 1, 2010 - March 20, 2026

Industry Experience

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