Hi, I am a junior professional with experience in live audio systems, AV coordination, troubleshooting, and equipment support. My background is in electrical engineering and software development. I’m passionate about audio technology and seeking long-term opportunities in audio engineering.

Papa Abdou Calloga

Hi, I am a junior professional with experience in live audio systems, AV coordination, troubleshooting, and equipment support. My background is in electrical engineering and software development. I’m passionate about audio technology and seeking long-term opportunities in audio engineering.

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Hi, I am a junior professional with experience in live audio systems, AV coordination, troubleshooting, and equipment support.
My background is in electrical engineering and software development. I’m passionate about audio technology and seeking long-term opportunities in audio engineering.

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Language

Wolof
Fluent
French
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Independent Audio Software Engineer & Conference Audio Specialist at Freelance Consultant
November 1, 2024 - Present
Building audio VST plugins using Juce and C++ (ongoing); Researching FD TD schemes for Room Acoustic Modeling (ongoing); Provided simultaneous and consecutive interpretation services for multilingual conferences, workshops, and technical trainings; Assisted with setup, monitoring, and troubleshooting of interpretation booths, interpreter consoles, microphones, headsets, wireless receivers, and transmitters; Coordinated with Lead AV Engineer and event organizers to maintain stable audio feeds and interpretation quality during live events; Supported multilingual conference involving real-time audio routing and interpretation systems; Worked in fast-paced live environments requiring rapid troubleshooting and technical adaptability.
AV Technician at ETS Medouneka
September 1, 2024 - September 1, 2025
Configured mixers, playback systems, microphones, and recording setups for live events; Managed microphones, speakers, projectors, mixers, and related AV equipment; Supported event teams, speakers, and clients during live productions; Performed audio clean-in, editing, and preparation of recorded tracks; Assisted with technical troubleshooting in fast-paced event environments.
Certified Atlassian Consultant at Valians
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Provided expertise on Atlassian tools and surrounding technologies; Supported and contributed to +10 cloud migration projects; Developed Python scripts leveraging Atlassian APIs to migrate filters, which helped a client preserve +3,000 of their system's filters post-migration; Worked across technical support, automation, and client-facing problem-solving.
Front-End Lead Developer at Finetech Group
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Managed front-end team coordination and task prioritization; Guided coding, versioning, and project management practices within the team; Implemented +100 UI features from design specifications; Coordinated integration work across front-end, back-end, and DevOps teams.
Research Intern at Aqua Research Center
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Researched noisy quantum systems and related theoretical challenges; Produced theoretical analysis of quantum error-correcting codes (QECCs); Conducted Monte Carlo simulations of QECCs in Python and analyzed noisy system behavior.
Biomedical Equipment Technician at AMES
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Worked on installation, maintenance, and repair of medical equipment across hospitals and health care facilities in Senegal; Supported imaging and diagnostic systems; Helped troubleshoot hardware issues and coordinate preventive maintenance interventions; Supported hospital staff with basic operational guidance and equipment follow-up; Traveled across multiple sites to provide technical support in fast-paced clinical environments during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Education

Engineering Master's Degree in Computer Science at École Supérieure Polytechnique de Dakar
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
Technical Degree in Electrical Engineering at École Supérieure Polytechnique de Dakar
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Baccalaureate - Experimental Sciences at Lycée Zone de Recasem ent de Keur Massar, Sénégal
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017

Qualifications

Certified Atlassian Consultant
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024

Industry Experience

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

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