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I am a versatile professional with a diverse portfolio spanning Theoretical Geophysics, Information Technology, Education, and Music Production. Throughout my career, I have acquired a broad range of skills and knowledge that I eagerly apply to new and fulfilling professional ventures. My interests lie in the convergence of technologies intersecting physics, mathematics, geophysics, IT, and music. With extensive experience in music production as the Managing Director of hounDog music since 1993, I have led and delivered numerous successful projects including international award-winning advertisements. I am also an accomplished ICT consultant handling complex network designs and management for diverse clients. My educational background includes an M.Sc. in Geophysics from MIT and a B.Sc. in Physics from the University of California, Riverside, which supports my technical and research expertise.…I am a versatile professional with a diverse portfolio spanning Theoretical Geophysics, Information Technology, Education, and Music Production. Throughout my career, I have acquired a broad range of skills and knowledge that I eagerly apply to new and fulfilling professional ventures. My interests lie in the convergence of technologies intersecting physics, mathematics, geophysics, IT, and music. With extensive experience in music production as the Managing Director of hounDog music since 1993, I have led and delivered numerous successful projects including international award-winning advertisements. I am also an accomplished ICT consultant handling complex network designs and management for diverse clients. My educational background includes an M.Sc. in Geophysics from MIT and a B.Sc. in Physics from the University of California, Riverside, which supports my technical and research expertise.

Richard Sven Patterson

Music Producer, Studio Owner, Audio Engineer

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I am a versatile professional with a diverse portfolio spanning Theoretical Geophysics, Information Technology, Education, and Music Production. Throughout my career, I have acquired a broad range of skills and knowledge that I eagerly apply to new and fulfilling professional ventures. My interests lie in the convergence of technologies intersecting physics, mathematics, geophysics, IT, and music. With extensive experience in music production as the Managing Director of hounDog music since 1993, I have led and delivered numerous successful projects including international award-winning advertisements. I am also an accomplished ICT consultant handling complex network designs and management for diverse clients. My educational background includes an M.Sc. in Geophysics from MIT and a B.Sc. in Physics from the University of California, Riverside, which supports my technical and research expertise.…I am a versatile professional with a diverse portfolio spanning Theoretical Geophysics, Information Technology, Education, and Music Production. Throughout my career, I have acquired a broad range of skills and knowledge that I eagerly apply to new and fulfilling professional ventures. My interests lie in the convergence of technologies intersecting physics, mathematics, geophysics, IT, and music. With extensive experience in music production as the Managing Director of hounDog music since 1993, I have led and delivered numerous successful projects including international award-winning advertisements. I am also an accomplished ICT consultant handling complex network designs and management for diverse clients. My educational background includes an M.Sc. in Geophysics from MIT and a B.Sc. in Physics from the University of California, Riverside, which supports my technical and research expertise.

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I am a versatile professional with a diverse portfolio spanning Theoretical Geophysics, Information Technology, Education, and Music Production. Throughout my career, I have acquired a broad range of skills and knowledge that I eagerly apply to new and fulfilling professional ventures. My interests lie in the convergence of technologies intersecting physics, mathematics, geophysics, IT, and music.

With extensive experience in music production as the Managing Director of hounDog music since 1993, I have led and delivered numerous successful projects including international award-winning advertisements. I am also an accomplished ICT consultant handling complex network designs and management for diverse clients. My educational background includes an M.Sc. in Geophysics from MIT and a B.Sc. in Physics from the University of California, Riverside, which supports my technical and research expertise.

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Work Experience

Music Producer and Managing Director at hounDog music

July 1, 1993 - Present

Managing Director of a music production company, handling hiring, budgeting, and project managing audio components of several international award-winning advertisement campaigns. Produced diverse music genres using a state-of-the-art computerized digital recording studio. Recommended, installed, and maintained digital audio software and hardware across multiple studios. Participated in beta testing software and hardware for renowned music developers under NDA agreements.

I.C.T. Consultant at Freelance

July 1, 2006 - Present

Designed, implemented, and maintained server and workstation networks for various clients including a law firm, a radio station, and a consultancy management firm. Also consulted on technological aspects to improve operational efficiencies.

I.C.T. Consultant at National Solid Waste Management Authority

July 1, 2006 - August 29, 2025

Managed a large network of over 120 workstations across seven locations. Recommended and deployed centralized communication solutions with redundancy for voice communication island-wide. Established remote surveillance and control of CCTV equipment. Negotiated WAN/VOIP/Video conferencing solutions. Developed ICT policies and ensured competent technical support with minimal downtime. Consulted on all technological aspects and recommended centralized database systems for operations.

Director of the Unit for Disaster Studies at University of the West Indies

June 1, 1996 - August 29, 2025

Organized and managed disaster-related projects and information databases. Acquired and implemented GIS database and imaging software. Coordinated scientific research on hurricanes, storm surges, and earthquakes. Lectured third-year undergraduates in geophysics.

Teaching Assistant at University of the West Indies

August 1, 1993 - August 29, 2025

Lectured physics to first-year undergraduate students.

Research Geophysicist at Atlantic Richfield Oil & Gas Company

October 1, 1990 - August 29, 2025

Tested feasibility of conventional migration methods on imaging anomalies from single borehole logging tools with five receivers.

Research Assistant at Massachusetts Institute of Technology

August 1, 1992 - August 29, 2025

Conducted research on seismic scattering problems including statistical characterization of the medium and evaluation of medium parameters. Completed all academic requirements for a PhD in Geophysics emphasizing mathematical methods in seismology. Developed computational models using Fortran 77 and C under Unix and Apple operating systems.

Graduate Master at Ministry of Education, Georgetown, Guyana

July 1, 1988 - August 29, 2025

Taught high school mathematics and physics for grades 10-13.

Music Producer and Managing Director at hounDog music

July 1, 1993 - Present

Lead managing director of a music production company responsible for hiring talent, budgeting projects, and managing audio components for several international Addy Award-winning advertisement campaigns. Produced music across various genres using advanced computerized digital recording studios. Recommended, installed, and maintained digital audio software and hardware for multiple studios. Beta tested software and hardware for well-known music developers under NDAs.

I.C.T. Consultant (Freelance) at Various Clients

July 1, 2006 - Present

Designed, implemented, and maintained server and workstation networks for multiple clients, including a law firm with over 30 employees at two locations, a radio station with 20+ employees, and a consultancy management firm with 9 employees.

I.C.T. Consultant at National Solid Waste Management Authority

July 1, 2006 - August 29, 2025

Managed a network of over 120 workstations across seven locations running Microsoft Windows operating systems. Implemented centralized communication networks with redundancy for voice communication island-wide. Established remote surveillance and control of CCTV equipment at critical locations. Negotiated and recommended WAN/VOIP/Video Conferencing solutions. Developed ICT policies and guidelines, centralized database recommendations, and maintained competent technical support systems with minimum downtime.

Director of the Unit for Disaster Studies at University of the West Indies

June 1, 1996 - August 29, 2025

Organized, implemented, and managed disaster-related projects and databases, including acquisition and implementation of GIS database and imaging software. Coordinated scientific research focused on hurricanes, storm surges, and earthquakes. Lectured third-year undergraduates in Geophysics.

Teaching Assistant at University of the West Indies

August 1, 1993 - August 29, 2025

Lectured first-year undergraduate Physics courses.

Research Geophysicist at Atlantic Richfield Oil & Gas Company

October 1, 1990 - August 29, 2025

Tested feasibility of conventional migration methods on imaging anomalies using data collected from single borehole logging tools with five receivers.

Research Assistant at Massachusetts Institute of Technology

August 1, 1992 - August 29, 2025

Conducted research on seismic scattering, including statistical characterization of media and evaluation of medium parameters. Gained extensive experience with Unix and Apple operating systems, programming in Fortran 77 and C. Completed all academic requirements for a PhD with emphasis on mathematical methods in seismology.

Graduate Master (High school teacher) at Ministry of Education, Guyana

July 1, 1988 - August 29, 2025

Taught high school mathematics and physics for grades 10–13.