I am an audio engineer, mixing engineer, educator, and studio manager based in Porto, Portugal. I have hands-on experience in recording, mixing, multitrack editing, sound design, studio operations, session planning, and collaboration with artists and producers. I work confidently with Pro Tools, Nuendo, and Cubase, and I enjoy combining technical precision with creative problem-solving to help bring musical projects to life. Alongside my audio work, I coordinate academic programs and teach studio engineering and Pro Tools certification courses. My background in nutrition, lecturing, quality control, team leadership, and operational management has strengthened my communication, organization, and mentoring skills. I am friendly, adaptable, and committed to creating effective learning environments and professional studio workflows.…

Bárbara Miranda Santos

I am an audio engineer, mixing engineer, educator, and studio manager based in Porto, Portugal. I have hands-on experience in recording, mixing, multitrack editing, sound design, studio operations, session planning, and collaboration with artists and producers. I work confidently with Pro Tools, Nuendo, and Cubase, and I enjoy combining technical precision with creative problem-solving to help bring musical projects to life. Alongside my audio work, I coordinate academic programs and teach studio engineering and Pro Tools certification courses. My background in nutrition, lecturing, quality control, team leadership, and operational management has strengthened my communication, organization, and mentoring skills. I am friendly, adaptable, and committed to creating effective learning environments and professional studio workflows.…

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I am an audio engineer, mixing engineer, educator, and studio manager based in Porto, Portugal. I have hands-on experience in recording, mixing, multitrack editing, sound design, studio operations, session planning, and collaboration with artists and producers. I work confidently with Pro Tools, Nuendo, and Cubase, and I enjoy combining technical precision with creative problem-solving to help bring musical projects to life.

Alongside my audio work, I coordinate academic programs and teach studio engineering and Pro Tools certification courses. My background in nutrition, lecturing, quality control, team leadership, and operational management has strengthened my communication, organization, and mentoring skills. I am friendly, adaptable, and committed to creating effective learning environments and professional studio workflows.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Recording and Mixing Engineer at Freelancer
February 1, 2025 - Present
Provides audio recording and mixing, multitrack editing, sound design, studio setup and operation, file management, delivery, and collaboration with artists and producers. Plans recording sessions and album projects, including budget management.
Program Coordinator - Arda Academy at Arda Core, SA
January 1, 2025 - Present
Oversees academic programs, coordinates and supports instructors, advises students, manages operations, develops curricula, aligns certification requirements, supports quality assurance and evaluation, engages with industry and community partners, and plans events.
Studio Manager at Arda Core, S.A.
July 1, 2024 - February 1, 2025
Managed studio operations, recording and mixing engineering, interdepartmental coordination, technical support, team supervision, scheduling, equipment and facility maintenance, client relations, session planning, and health and safety compliance.
Program Coordinator - Studio Engineering at Arda Core, SA
January 1, 2024 - Present
Coordinates studio engineering curriculum, instructor support, student guidance and evaluation, scheduling, resource management, quality control, continuous improvement, industry integration, guest teachers, and capacity building for co-founded EU programs.
Instructor at Arda Core, S.A.
June 1, 2022 - Present
Delivers certified AVID Pro Tools Specialist courses, prepares and assesses candidates for certification, and provides hands-on technical instruction in audio recording, editing, studio engineering, and customized learning support.
Staff Engineer at Arda Core, SA
January 1, 2020 - February 1, 2025
Handled audio recording and mixing, session setup and assistance, technical maintenance and troubleshooting, studio preparation and turnover, artist and client interaction, file management, session archiving, software updates, and workflow optimization.
Nutrition Lecturer at Escola Superior de Saúde Norte da Cruz Vermelha Portuguesa
January 1, 2019 - December 1, 2020
Delivered nutrition curriculum content, provided academic instruction, mentored students, and evaluated student performance.
Manager and Quality Control Technician at ITAU, S.A.
June 9, 2016 - April 30, 2020
Managed operations, led teams, supervised staff, maintained quality control and food safety standards, managed budgets and resources, planned menus, ensured dietary compliance, and supported performance evaluation and continuous improvement.
Nutritionist at Various organizations in Portugal
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2020
Provided nutrition services across SALUS - Centro de Terapias Manuais, Clínica Pedro Malta, Keep Your Balance, Serviços de Nutrição, Lda., Trilho Prioritário, Lda., Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra, and Fundação Sarah Beirão e António Costa Carvalho, IPSS.

Education

Bachelor Degree in Nutritional Sciences at Faculdade de Ciências da Nutrição e Alimentação da Universidade do Porto
August 1, 2009 - August 1, 2013
Diploma in Studio Engineering at Arda Academy
October 1, 2019 - September 1, 2020
Extra-Curricular Internship - Studio Engineering at Arda Academy
September 30, 2020 - April 17, 2021
Music Production Specialization at Berklee Online / Coursera
December 1, 2018 - May 1, 2019
Team Management in Food Service at Faculdade de Ciências da Nutrição e Alimentação da Universidade do Porto
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Cost Management in Food Service at Faculdade de Ciências da Nutrição e Alimentação da Universidade do Porto
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
Food Capitulations for Schools at Associação Portuguesa de Nutricionistas
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Certificate in Sports Nutrition Speciality at WellXProSchool
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Certificate of Pedagogical Aptitude at Mindform
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
Research and Management of Bibliographic References at Faculdade de Ciências da Nutrição e Alimentação da Universidade do Porto
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013
First Certificate in English at University of Cambridge - ESOL Examinations
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009

Qualifications

Training Management
April 29, 2024 - September 28, 2026
AVID Certified Instructor Pro Tools 2022
September 1, 2022 - September 28, 2026
AVID Certified Instructor Pro Tools 2020
May 27, 2022 - September 28, 2026
AVID Certified User Pro Tools 2020
May 27, 2022 - September 28, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Healthcare, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Non-Profit Organization