I'm Octavio Bernal, a passionate game audio designer, composer, and producer who thrives at the intersection of music and interactive media. My work spans composing original scores, crafting immersive soundscapes, and designing adaptive music systems for video games and media. I teach and collaborate with teams, delivering high-quality audio experiences from concept to final mix. My approach blends technical skills in FMOD, Wwise, Unity, and Unreal with a creative ear for storytelling and atmosphere.

Octavio Bernal

I'm Octavio Bernal, a passionate game audio designer, composer, and producer who thrives at the intersection of music and interactive media. My work spans composing original scores, crafting immersive soundscapes, and designing adaptive music systems for video games and media. I teach and collaborate with teams, delivering high-quality audio experiences from concept to final mix. My approach blends technical skills in FMOD, Wwise, Unity, and Unreal with a creative ear for storytelling and atmosphere.

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I’m Octavio Bernal, a passionate game audio designer, composer, and producer who thrives at the intersection of music and interactive media. My work spans composing original scores, crafting immersive soundscapes, and designing adaptive music systems for video games and media.

I teach and collaborate with teams, delivering high-quality audio experiences from concept to final mix. My approach blends technical skills in FMOD, Wwise, Unity, and Unreal with a creative ear for storytelling and atmosphere.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert

Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Game Audio Instructor at SAE Institute / Rec Music
October 1, 2024 - September 8, 2025
Taught game audio concepts and guided students through the development of their diplomas; taught orchestral composition and guided students in both technical audio production and creativity; collaborated on TV ads and interactive audio implementations.
QA Tester / Associate Lead Tester at Keywords Studios
September 30, 2023 - Present
QA testing for multiple titles; led teams up to 25 testers; implemented automated scripts and contributed to regression testing and overall QA for game projects including MLB Show titles and Netflix Civilization VI.
Composer and Sound Designer at Pianca (Freelance)
December 1, 2014 - September 8, 2025
Composed original music and sound design for multiple projects; served as dialogue editor and localization specialist; delivered immersive audio experiences for TV ads and games.
Dialogue Editor & Localization Specialist at Freelance
December 31, 2017 - September 8, 2025
Edited dialogue and provided localization services for various projects; supported producers with accurate dialogue and cultural adaptation.
Game Audio Instructor at SAE Institute / Rec Music
December 31, 2021 - September 30, 2024
Taught game audio concepts and guided students through the diploma development, supporting the successful completion of their diplomas. Taught orchestral composition, guiding students in both technical audio production and creativity.

Education

Bachelor of Arts (Interdisciplinary Music Studies) at Berklee College of Music
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018
Master of Music (Scoring for Film, TV and Games) at Berklee College of Music
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Master of Arts (Music Composition) at Berklee College of Music
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Master Certificate (Orchestration for Film and TV) at Berklee College of Music
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Bachelor of Arts (Interdisciplinary Music Studies) at Berklee College of Music
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018
Master of Music (Scoring for Film, TV and Games) at Berklee College of Music
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Master of Arts (Music Composition) at Universitat Politècnica de València
January 11, 2030 - December 22, 2025

Qualifications

Master Certificate (Orchestration for Film and TV)
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Wwise 101
January 11, 2030 - December 22, 2025
Wwise 201
January 11, 2030 - December 22, 2025
Wwise 251
January 11, 2030 - December 22, 2025
Wwise 301
January 11, 2030 - December 22, 2025
Dolby Atmos Essentials
January 11, 2030 - December 22, 2025
Hollywood Music and Media Awards Nomination 2021
January 11, 2030 - December 22, 2025

Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Education