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Hi, I’m David, a London-based musician and composer driven by my passion for percussion and musical innovation. My journey spans decades, deeply rooted in diverse sounds, cultures, and the art of music-making, always exploring new creative horizons. I blend traditional instruments with cutting-edge techniques to craft immersive sonic landscapes. I’m also a dedicated music educator and community collaborator, aiming to inspire and share knowledge while producing impactful music for various media. Whether performing, composing, or teaching, I embrace the transformative power of music and sound.…Hi, I’m David, a London-based musician and composer driven by my passion for percussion and musical innovation. My journey spans decades, deeply rooted in diverse sounds, cultures, and the art of music-making, always exploring new creative horizons. I blend traditional instruments with cutting-edge techniques to craft immersive sonic landscapes. I’m also a dedicated music educator and community collaborator, aiming to inspire and share knowledge while producing impactful music for various media. Whether performing, composing, or teaching, I embrace the transformative power of music and sound.

David Sheldrake

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Hi, I’m David, a London-based musician and composer driven by my passion for percussion and musical innovation. My journey spans decades, deeply rooted in diverse sounds, cultures, and the art of music-making, always exploring new creative horizons. I blend traditional instruments with cutting-edge techniques to craft immersive sonic landscapes. I’m also a dedicated music educator and community collaborator, aiming to inspire and share knowledge while producing impactful music for various media. Whether performing, composing, or teaching, I embrace the transformative power of music and sound.…Hi, I’m David, a London-based musician and composer driven by my passion for percussion and musical innovation. My journey spans decades, deeply rooted in diverse sounds, cultures, and the art of music-making, always exploring new creative horizons. I blend traditional instruments with cutting-edge techniques to craft immersive sonic landscapes. I’m also a dedicated music educator and community collaborator, aiming to inspire and share knowledge while producing impactful music for various media. Whether performing, composing, or teaching, I embrace the transformative power of music and sound.

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Hi, I’m David, a London-based musician and composer driven by my passion for percussion and musical innovation. My journey spans decades, deeply rooted in diverse sounds, cultures, and the art of music-making, always exploring new creative horizons. I blend traditional instruments with cutting-edge techniques to craft immersive sonic landscapes.

I’m also a dedicated music educator and community collaborator, aiming to inspire and share knowledge while producing impactful music for various media. Whether performing, composing, or teaching, I embrace the transformative power of music and sound.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Managing Director at Morgan Stanley

January 1, 2020 - Present

Contributes domain knowledge to Morgan Stanley's applications of C++ reasoning and domain-specific languages to maintain high standards of software quality and robustness.

Professor at Texas A&M University

January 1, 2014 - Present

Teaches computer science courses, leads research in programming languages including C++, and mentors graduate students. Acts as a liaison between academia and industry.

Managing Director at Morgan Stanley

January 1, 2014 - September 2, 2025

Worked to apply C++ knowledge to develop advanced software systems in finance, focusing on performance and reliability.

Research Manager at Bell Labs

January 1, 2002 - September 2, 2025

Led research and development of new programming languages and technologies with the goal of advancing software engineering best practices.

Research Associate at Cambridge University

January 1, 1983 - September 2, 2025

Conducted research in distributed systems and programming languages, fundamental to my later design of C++.

Musician and Composer at Freelance

January 1, 1985 - Present

Perform and compose a variety of musical works focusing on percussion, including solo projects, collaborations, and contributions to film, television, and theatre productions. Utilize diverse percussion instruments and electronic media to create innovative sounds and compositions. Provide session performances and participate in international tours and recordings. Participate in workshops and music education initiatives.