I am a seasoned sound engineer and media production professional with 15+ years of experience across Advertising, Broadcast, EdTech, Film, and Corporate Media. I specialize in audio post-production, AI voice-over workflows, and live broadcast operations, consistently delivering broadcast-quality content on tight deadlines. I thrive on leading end-to-end production pipelines, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure clarity, pacing, and engagement. I actively explore AI-driven platforms to streamline voice-over and dialogue workflows, while maintaining high-quality standards and project momentum.…

Shanu Mukseem

I am a seasoned sound engineer and media production professional with 15+ years of experience across Advertising, Broadcast, EdTech, Film, and Corporate Media. I specialize in audio post-production, AI voice-over workflows, and live broadcast operations, consistently delivering broadcast-quality content on tight deadlines. I thrive on leading end-to-end production pipelines, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure clarity, pacing, and engagement. I actively explore AI-driven platforms to streamline voice-over and dialogue workflows, while maintaining high-quality standards and project momentum.…

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I am a seasoned sound engineer and media production professional with 15+ years of experience across Advertising, Broadcast, EdTech, Film, and Corporate Media. I specialize in audio post-production, AI voice-over workflows, and live broadcast operations, consistently delivering broadcast-quality content on tight deadlines.

I thrive on leading end-to-end production pipelines, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure clarity, pacing, and engagement. I actively explore AI-driven platforms to streamline voice-over and dialogue workflows, while maintaining high-quality standards and project momentum.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Malayalam
Fluent
Tamil
Advanced

Work Experience

Voice-Over Producer at JoVE
May 1, 2024 - Present
Leveraged advanced AI technology to produce high-quality voice-over narrations aligned with educational objectives and enhanced video content clarity and engagement. Conducted rigorous quality checks and revisions to maintain accuracy, clarity, and engagement. Partnered with video editors, content producers, and stakeholders to integrate voice-overs into final videos, optimizing viewer experience. Managed multiple voice-over projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines and project timelines for efficient production of high-quality educational content.
AI Dialogue Editor at DeepDub AI
March 1, 2025 - September 28, 2025
Utilized AI tools to generate synthetic voices for characters and languages, ensuring natural and realistic speech. Edited and refined AI-generated recordings to achieve lip-sync accuracy, clarity, intonation, and emotional expression matching content and character context. Conducted comprehensive quality checks to meet high standards of audio fidelity and authenticity. Customized AI-generated voices for tone, accent, and pacing to suit character traits or regional nuances.
Sound Designer and Mix Engineer at Pocket FM
March 1, 2024 - September 28, 2025
Oversee end-to-end audio post-production, including editing, cleanup, sound design (effects, foley, ambience), mixing, and mastering for long-format and short-form audio stories. Collaborate with writers, producers, and management to deliver high-quality audio content. Manage multiple projects simultaneously at various production stages, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines.
Sound Recordist at CIET NCERT
August 1, 2023 - September 28, 2025
Recorded, edited, and produced audiobooks and programs in the sound studio; captured audio on location for video programs; provided technical support (sound and CG) for live discussions broadcast on Swayam Prabha; designed thumbnails and metadata for audio-video resources for NROER; supported live broadcasts using OBS and vMix in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and NCERT.
Engineering Assistant (Sound) at CIET NCERT
June 1, 2016 - September 28, 2025
Recorded and edited audio for CIET’s audio and video programs; set up studio audio equipment for shoots; maintained and troubleshot equipment; digitized and organized CIET programs; recorded and edited audiobooks and converted them to DAISY format.
Sound Recordist Grade 2 at CIET NCERT
July 1, 2013 - September 28, 2025
Recorded and edited radio programs for CIET; digitized and backed up programs recorded on analog tapes; installed, set up, and maintained studio equipment.
Assistant Sound Engineer at Aries -Vismayas Max
April 1, 2012 - September 28, 2025
Worked on over 50 films, served as main sound recordist for notable projects, assisted in dubbing and sound effects for Oscar-nominated film Adaminte Makan Abu, contributed to 5.1 mixing for studio productions, and supported recording on notable Malayalam films.
Voice -Over Producer at JoVE
May 1, 2024 - Present
Produce high-quality voice-over narrations using advanced AI technology, ensuring alignment with educational objectives and enhancing video content clarity and engagement. Perform rigorous quality checks and revisions for accuracy, clarity, and engagement. Collaborate with video editors and producers to integrate voice-overs into final videos and manage multiple projects to meet deadlines.
AI Dialogue Editor at DeepDub AI
March 1, 2025 - September 28, 2025
Generate and edit AI-generated voice recordings to ensure lip-sync accuracy, clarity, intonation, and emotional expression. Conduct comprehensive quality checks for fidelity and authenticity. Customize AI voices to fit tone, accent, and pacing for character traits or regional nuances.
Sound Designer and Mix Engineer at Pocket FM
March 1, 2024 - September 28, 2025
Oversee the audio post-production process including editing, cleanup, sound design (SFX, Foley, ambience), mixing, and mastering for long-format and short-format audio stories. Collaborate with writers and producers to deliver high-quality audio content and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Sound Recordist at CIET NCERT
August 1, 2023 - September 28, 2025
Record, edit, and produce audiobooks and DAISY-formatted material; record audio for video programs in-studio and on-location; provide technical assistance for live discussions; design thumbnails and metadata for the National Repository of Open Educational Resources (NROER); use OBS and vMix for live broadcasts in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and NCERT.
Engineering Assistant (Sound) at CIET NCERT
June 1, 2016 - September 28, 2025
Record and edit audio for CIET-produced materials; set up and maintain studio audio equipment for shooting; digitize and organize CIET programs; record audiobooks and convert to DAISY format.
Sound Recordist Grade 2 at CIET NCERT
July 1, 2013 - September 28, 2025
Record and edit radio programs; digitize and back up analog-taped programs; install, configure, and maintain studio equipment.
Assistant Sound Engineer at Aries - Vismayas Max
April 1, 2012 - September 28, 2025
Worked on over 50 films; served as the main sound recordist for several Malayalam projects; assisted in dubbing and FX recording for the Oscar-nominated film Adaminte Makan Abu; assisted in 5.1 mixing; supported recording on notable titles.
Producer – AI Voice-Over & Project Coordination at JoVE (Journal of Visualized Experiments)
May 1, 2024 - Present
Lead and manage end-to-end audio production workflows, with a strong focus on AI voice-over pipelines for educational and scientific content. Perform detailed quality checks to ensure clarity, accuracy, pacing, and engagement. Coordinate with video editors, producers, and stakeholders to seamlessly integrate voice-overs. Manage multiple concurrent projects while meeting strict delivery timelines.
AI Dialogue Editor at Deepdub AI
February 1, 2024 - May 1, 2024
Managed AI-driven dialogue editing processes, ensuring natural, emotionally accurate, and culturally appropriate voice outputs. Generated and refined AI-synthesized voices across multiple languages and characters. Customized AI voices based on accent, pacing, and character requirements. Conducted rigorous QC to maintain broadcast-grade audio fidelity.
Project Mix Engineer & Content Coordinator at Pocket FM
August 1, 2023 - May 1, 2024
Led complete audio post-production workflows including editing, clean-up, sound design, mixing, and mastering. Delivered long-format (15–30 min) and short-form audio stories at scale. Coordinated with writers, producers, and management to meet creative and technical goals. Effectively prioritized and managed multiple projects at different production stages.
Engineer – Project & Technical (Sound) at CIET – NCERT (Ministry of Education, India)
May 1, 2016 - August 1, 2023
Managed end-to-end studio operations including scheduling, asset management, and archival systems. Recorded, edited, and mixed educational audio and video programs. Provided live broadcast sound support for Swayam Prabha TV channel. Operated OBS and vMix for national-level live broadcasts. Created metadata and thumbnails for NROER digital content repositories.
Engineering Assistant (Sound) at CIET – NCERT
February 1, 2014 - May 1, 2016
Recorded and edited audio for radio, video, and audiobook productions. Maintained, set up, and troubleshot studio and field recording equipment. Converted audiobooks into DAISY format and digitized legacy content.
Sound Recordist Grade II at CIET – NCERT
July 1, 2012 - February 1, 2014
Recorded and edited radio programs and managed analog-to-digital archiving. Installed and maintained studio audio infrastructure.
Assistant Sound Engineer at Aries Vismayas Max
May 1, 2009 - April 1, 2012
Worked on 50+ feature films in Malayalam cinema. Main sound recordist for films including Namukku Parkkan, Raksha (Malayalam), and Sri Rama Rajyam (Malayalam). Assisted dubbing and FX recording for the Oscar-nominated Adaminte Makan Abu. Supported 5.1 surround mixing and studio operations.

Education

Diploma in Recording Arts, Audio Engineering at SAE Institute Chennai
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2009
Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application at C-DAC Trivandrum
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2006
BSc, Chemistry at University of Kerala Trivandrum
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2005
Diploma in Recording Arts, Audio Engineering at SAE Institute Chennai
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2009
Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application at C-DAC Trivandrum
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2006
BSc, Chemistry at University of Kerala Trivandrum
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2005
Diploma in Recording Arts & Audio Engineering at SAE Institute, Chennai
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2009
Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications (PGDCA) at C-DAC, Trivandrum
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2006
Bachelor of Science – Chemistry at University of Kerala
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2005

Qualifications

Award for Sound Recordist - Best Radio Programmes (2 awards)
January 11, 2030 - September 28, 2025
Award for Sound Recordist - Best Radio Programmes (1 award)
January 11, 2030 - September 28, 2025
Best Studio Sound Recording Award - Audio Category, 24th All India Children’s Educational Audio-Video Festival and ICT Mela, 2020
January 1, 2020 - September 28, 2025
Best Studio Sound Recording Award - Video Category, 24th All India Children’s Educational Audio-Video Festival and ICT Mela, 2020
January 1, 2020 - September 28, 2025
Best Studio Sound Recording - Audio Category, 27th All India Children’s Educational Audio-Video Festival and ICT Mela, 2024
January 1, 2024 - September 28, 2025
Dante Level 2 (3rd Edition) - Audinate
January 1, 2026 - March 4, 2026
Q-SYS Level Zero Training - QSC
January 1, 2026 - March 4, 2026
Generative AI Mastermind – Outskill
January 1, 2025 - March 4, 2026
Generative AI: Introduction & Applications – IBM
January 1, 2025 - March 4, 2026

Industry Experience

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

Skills

Experience Level