I am Tim Koulaev, a music Producer and Mixing and Mastering engineer with over 6 years experience across many genres (mainly Hip-hop, Trap, House, R&B, etc) I bring a strong background in audio, video, IP streaming, and signal integrity across creative and technical environments, and I enjoy collaborating with artists to balance artistic vision with technical constraints.

Tim Koulaev

I am Tim Koulaev, a music Producer and Mixing and Mastering engineer with over 6 years experience across many genres (mainly Hip-hop, Trap, House, R&B, etc) I bring a strong background in audio, video, IP streaming, and signal integrity across creative and technical environments, and I enjoy collaborating with artists to balance artistic vision with technical constraints.

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I am Tim Koulaev, a music Producer and Mixing and Mastering engineer with over 6 years experience across many genres (mainly Hip-hop, Trap, House, R&B, etc)

I bring a strong background in audio, video, IP streaming, and signal integrity across creative and technical environments, and I enjoy collaborating with artists to balance artistic vision with technical constraints.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Russian
Fluent

Work Experience

Software Quality Assurance Technician at Matrox Graphics Inc.
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2026
Designed and executed test plans for professional streaming and AV-over-IP products, primarily Arc missions across Mon arc h Edge and Maeve x. Built and tested QA workflows, validated live and file-based streaming pipelines across RTSP, RTP, RTMP, and MPEG-TS, and integrated SDI workflows with XMIO cards. Created end-to-end test media, including MXF files with embedded ANC/VANC and captions; validated frame rates, resolutions, bit depths, and color sampling. Collaborated with engineering teams to validate IP networking, routing, multicast/unicast, bandwidth, latency, and packet loss in streaming environments. Implemented Linux-based automation scripts and validated SDI workflows with third-party encoders/decoders.
Producer – Recording / Mixing / Mastering at Motion Studios
January 1, 2017 - Present
Operate and manage a professional recording studio, overseeing projects from pre-production through final delivery. Produce instrumental and full records using FL Studio, applying advanced synthesis, sampling, sound design, and arrangement techniques. Record vocals and instruments with high-end gear (Neumann, Sony, UA, Neve), ensuring optimal gain staging and signal integrity. Mix and master in Pro Tools and Studio One, delivering release-ready masters aligned with platform and broadcast standards. Prepare and validate deliverables across multiple formats (WAV, FLAC, AIFF, MXF), bit depths, sample rates, and loudness targets. Manage multi-channel workflows (stems, alternate versions, Dolby-oriented layouts) with correct routing, phase alignment, and synchronization. Collaborate closely with artists on performance direction and creative vision, balancing artistic intent with technical constraints. Create visual assets (album covers, promotional content) and handle basic photography need
Dance Instructor at Arthur Murray Dance School / Studio 2720
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021
Taught group and private dance lessons; choreographed performances and wedding first dances. Earned professional certifications following 15 years of competitive dance experience. Managed scheduling, student tracking, and administrative tasks using Microsoft Office and Amilia. Handled client relations, sales outreach, and conflict resolution.

Education

Electromechanics in Automated Systems at Centre de Formation Professionnelle Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2027
Marketing Technology at Dawson College
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
High-School Diploma at École Secondaire Saint-Laurent
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2017
Social Science at Cegep Saint-Laurent
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Electromechanics at Centre de Formation Professionnelle Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2027
Marketing Technology at Dawson College
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
High School Diploma at École Secondaire Saint-Laurent
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2017
Social Science Cegep at Cégep Saint-Laurent
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023

Qualifications

Over 1 millions streams on "Filature" by Izuku on Spotify
January 5, 2022 - January 26, 2026
Produced, mixed, mastered, and co-written by me, this song has amassed multiple million streams across all platforms.

Industry Experience

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