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Hi, I’m Matthew Montanez—a Production Manager and Audio Engineer with a track record of leading AAA and indie game audio projects from concept to delivery. I’ve earned a Grammy nomination and a Gold Record from the RIAA, and I’m passionate about building efficient teams that ship high-quality assets on tight timelines. Currently at Rocket Sound, a Lionbridge Games Studio, I streamline workflows with automation, orchestrate remote and in-studio recording sessions, and coordinate with international partners to deliver Foley, dialogue, and post-production assets for Blizzard, Konami, Square Enix, and Hi-Rez. I’m always exploring new tools and techniques to speed up production while maintaining the creative vision and audio quality.…Hi, I’m Matthew Montanez—a Production Manager and Audio Engineer with a track record of leading AAA and indie game audio projects from concept to delivery. I’ve earned a Grammy nomination and a Gold Record from the RIAA, and I’m passionate about building efficient teams that ship high-quality assets on tight timelines. Currently at Rocket Sound, a Lionbridge Games Studio, I streamline workflows with automation, orchestrate remote and in-studio recording sessions, and coordinate with international partners to deliver Foley, dialogue, and post-production assets for Blizzard, Konami, Square Enix, and Hi-Rez. I’m always exploring new tools and techniques to speed up production while maintaining the creative vision and audio quality.

Matthew Montanez

Audio Engineer, Music Producer, Production Manager, +3

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Hi, I’m Matthew Montanez—a Production Manager and Audio Engineer with a track record of leading AAA and indie game audio projects from concept to delivery. I’ve earned a Grammy nomination and a Gold Record from the RIAA, and I’m passionate about building efficient teams that ship high-quality assets on tight timelines. Currently at Rocket Sound, a Lionbridge Games Studio, I streamline workflows with automation, orchestrate remote and in-studio recording sessions, and coordinate with international partners to deliver Foley, dialogue, and post-production assets for Blizzard, Konami, Square Enix, and Hi-Rez. I’m always exploring new tools and techniques to speed up production while maintaining the creative vision and audio quality.…Hi, I’m Matthew Montanez—a Production Manager and Audio Engineer with a track record of leading AAA and indie game audio projects from concept to delivery. I’ve earned a Grammy nomination and a Gold Record from the RIAA, and I’m passionate about building efficient teams that ship high-quality assets on tight timelines. Currently at Rocket Sound, a Lionbridge Games Studio, I streamline workflows with automation, orchestrate remote and in-studio recording sessions, and coordinate with international partners to deliver Foley, dialogue, and post-production assets for Blizzard, Konami, Square Enix, and Hi-Rez. I’m always exploring new tools and techniques to speed up production while maintaining the creative vision and audio quality.

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Hi, I’m Matthew Montanez—a Production Manager and Audio Engineer with a track record of leading AAA and indie game audio projects from concept to delivery. I’ve earned a Grammy nomination and a Gold Record from the RIAA, and I’m passionate about building efficient teams that ship high-quality assets on tight timelines.

Currently at Rocket Sound, a Lionbridge Games Studio, I streamline workflows with automation, orchestrate remote and in-studio recording sessions, and coordinate with international partners to deliver Foley, dialogue, and post-production assets for Blizzard, Konami, Square Enix, and Hi-Rez. I’m always exploring new tools and techniques to speed up production while maintaining the creative vision and audio quality.

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Work Experience

Production Manager / Audio Engineer / Sound Editor at Rocket Sound: A Lionbridge Games Studio

January 1, 2022 - Present

Lead day-to-day post-production operations for multiple projects; streamlined workflows using Bash, Python, VBA and automation tools; ensured timely delivery of high-quality audio; resolved QC issues; Foley editing for Diablo IV; mastered dialogue for in-game use; synced dialogue to cinema cuts; managed remote and in-studio recording sessions; trained a team of engineers; led a post-production team of 10 across multiple projects; promoted to Production Manager within nine months.

Mixing Engineer at Freelance

January 1, 2014 - Present

Engineered and co-wrote Grammy-nominated tracks for artists such as Chris Brown, Jordin Sparks, Talib Kweli; contributed to Chris Brown’s Breezy album (RIAA Gold Record Certification); secured placements in Cartoon Network, HBO Girls, and BET Sistas; collaborated with high-profile artists, producers, and labels across Pop, R&B, and Latin.

Co-Owner, Recording and Mixing at 707 Studios

January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016

Founded and managed a recording and mixing studio, overseeing all facets of business operations; mentored a team of audio engineers and technicians; maintained and upgraded studio equipment to optimize performance and reliability.

Audio Engineer at Freelance

January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2013

Delivered audio engineering services for live events, studio recordings, and post-production projects; collaborated with artists and producers to enhance sound quality and bring creative visions to life; adapted to diverse environments, showcasing versatility in both live and studio settings.

Audio Engineer, Freelance at Self-Employed / Freelance

January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2013

Delivered audio engineering services for live events, studio recordings, and post‑production projects. Collaborated with artists and producers to enhance sound quality and realize creative visions; adapted to diverse environments in both live and studio settings.