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I’m Dave Chan, a game audio professional and creative leader who enjoys turning stories into immersive sound. I’ve built and implemented audio for games across the entire pipeline—designing soundscapes, directing dialogue/voiceover, creating original sound effects, and working closely with engineers to integrate audio into real-time engines like Unreal Engine (often with Wwise and MetaSound/Blueprints).
From running audio departments and coordinating production milestones to seeking funding and supporting investor-ready plans, I’m comfortable at both the creative and technical ends. I’ve also expanded into AI audio review and training support—checking for glitches, distortion, dropouts, lip sync, timing, and subtitle accuracy—while continuing to deliver consistently organized, high-quality results for teams and studios.
Experience Level
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
AI Trainer at Micro1
February 1, 2026 - PresentAnalyzed AI audio in video clips for issues such as glitches, distortion, and dropouts. Verified lip sync for dialogue and checked sound effect timing and appropriateness. Verified subtitles, selected and edited clips for training, and recommended fixes and changes.
AI Training at Micro1
February 1, 2026 - PresentReviewed AI audio in video clips to identify issues such as glitches, distortion, and dropouts. Verified lip sync for dialogue, checked sound effect timing and appropriateness, confirmed subtitles, selected and edited clips for training, and recommended fixes or changes.
Audio Director at Danu Games
January 1, 2025 - April 18, 2025Owned all aspects of audio in an MMO game. Coordinated timelines and milestones with other leads and created/integrated in-game audio in Unreal Audio and MetaSound (ambient, weather, creatures, combat, and weapon special effects). Partnered with engineers to develop MetaSound graphs for ambient, weapons, and creature sounds.
Audio Director at Da nu Games
January 1, 2025 - April 18, 2025Responsible for all aspects of audio in MMO game; coordinate timelines; implement in-game audio using Unreal Audio and MetaSound; create ambient, weather, creature, combat and weapon SFX; collaborate on MetaSound graphs.
Audio Director at Danu Games
December 31, 2024 - April 17, 2025Responsible for all aspects of audio in an MMO; coordinates timelines with leads; designs and implements in-game audio using Unreal Audio and MetaSound (ambient, weather, creatures, combat, weapons); collaborates with engineers on MetaSound graphs.
Dialogue Supervisor at Wabi Sabi Sound
October 15, 2024 - July 21, 2025Coordinated casting and recording of voice actors for a game project, used AI voice generation to speed development, edited and mastered voice over, implemented voice over in Unreal Engine using Wwise and Articy Draft, and assisted with writing dialogue.
Dialogue Supervisor at Wabi Sabi Sound
May 20, 2023 - October 15, 2024Co-ordinating casting and recording of voice actors; schedule VO sessions; use AI voice generation to speed development; edit/master VO; implement VO in Unreal Engine using Wwise and Articy Draft; assist with writing dialogue.
CEO at Giant Sandbox Games Inc.
May 1, 2023 - PresentPerformed corporate administration duties, acted as a core creative team member developing story and gameplay, provided all audio assets, and sought investors and funding opportunities.
Operations at Quantum Integrity Software
January 3, 2023 - July 21, 2025Contributed to enterprise management, assisted HR by conducting interviews and managing recruiting, filed grants for interns and job programs, and participated in decision-making for game direction.
Audio Director / Lead at Quantum Integrity Software
January 3, 2023 - July 21, 2025Designed audio for Dead Matter, a zombie survival game, created original audio assets, collaborated with composers to produce a cohesive audio experience, and implemented audio using Unreal Engine 4 native audio, Wwise, and Blueprints.
Segment Writer/Presenter at CBC Radio
April 30, 2022 - July 21, 2025Researched segment topics, conducted interviews, edited content for broadcast, and presented live on-air segments.
CBC Radio Segment Writer/Presenter at CBC Radio
February 1, 2022 - January 3, 2023Researched segment topics, conducted interviews, edited content for broadcast, and presented segments live on-air.
Operations (Enterprise Management support) at Quantum Integrity Software
May 1, 2019 - January 3, 2023Supported day-to-day company operations and assisted with HR. Conducted interviews and managed recruiting through Teamtailor. Filed grants for interns (MITACS and Alberta Jobs Now Program). Contributed to game direction decisions and supported management work building schedules and milestones.
Operations at Quantum Integrity Software
May 1, 2019 - January 3, 2023Enterprise management; HR support; internships grants; contribute to game direction; build schedules and milestones.
Audio Director / Lead / Management at Quantum Integrity Software
May 1, 2019 - January 3, 2023Designing audio for Dead Matter; create original assets; collaborate with composers; implement audio using Unreal Engine 4, Wwise, and Blueprints.
Segment Writer/Presenter at CBC Radio
February 1, 2019 - April 30, 2022Researched topics, conducted interviews, edited for broadcast, and performed on-air presentation.
CBC Radio Segment Writer/Presenter at CBC Radio
February 1, 2019 - April 30, 2022Researched segment topics; conducted interviews and edited for broadcast; presented segments live on-air.
Audio Director at Hinterland Games
January 31, 2016 - July 21, 2025Developed audio direction and architecture for The Long Dark, managed creative direction and overall game sound, oversaw all audio creation and implementation, directed voice cast, managed composers, created sound effects, placed sounds into the game engine, and conducted field recording in natural settings.
Lead Sound Designer / Associate Producer at Fluik Entertainment
June 30, 2013 - July 21, 2025Managed production schedule for game titles including Office Jerk, handled all audio assets, worked with designers to meet audio needs, created schedules, managed external contractors for music and voice over, and ran the audio department staff and equipment.
Audio Director at Hinterland Games
June 1, 2013 - January 31, 2016Directed audio for The Long Dark; evaluated audio systems; managed voiceover, music, and sound effects; field recording trips.
Lead Sound Designer / Associate Producer at Fluik Entertainment
May 1, 2012 - June 20, 2013Managed production schedule and all audio assets; planned sound design; managed external contractors; staffed and equipped audio department.
Lead Sound Designer/Associate Producer at Fluik Entertainment
May 1, 2012 - June 20, 2013Managed production schedule for Office Jerk and related titles; supervised audio assets; coordinated with designers to meet audio needs; managed external music and voice over contractors; led audio department staffing and equipment.
Sound Designer / Audio Producer at BioWare Corp
June 30, 2004 - July 21, 2025Managed all audio assets for game titles, worked with designers to meet audio needs, created schedules, managed external audio contractors, and ran audio department staff and equipment.
Sole Proprietor (Contract Audio Services) at Dave Chan Audio Services
June 1, 2004 - PresentContracted with multiple game studios to deliver sound effects and voiceover. Produced original sound effects to specification, assisted with asset lists, and provided end-to-end voiceover services including auditioning, directing, and editing/mastering. Implemented game audio across native and middleware audio engines.
Owner / Sole Proprietor at Dave Chan Audio Services
June 1, 2004 - PresentContracted with multiple game studios to provide sound effects and voiceover; creates original assets to spec; directs and edits voiceover; provides asset lists and implementation support across engines.
Sole Proprietor at Dave Chan Audio Services
June 1, 2004 - PresentContracted with various game studios to provide original sound effects, created and managed asset lists, provided voice over services including auditioning, directing, editing, and mastering, and implemented game audio using native and middleware audio engines.
Sound Designer/Audio Producer at BioWare Corp
December 19, 1998 - June 20, 2004Managed all audio assets for a game title; created schedules; coordinated external contractors; led audio department staffing and equipment; oversaw production of audio elements.
Sound Designer / Audio Producer at BioWare Corp
December 1, 1998 - June 20, 2004Managed audio assets; created schedules; coordinated external contractors; led audio department staffing and equipment.
Education
Microbusiness Business Training Program at MBTC
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer at PBSCE
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1997Certificate at Columbia Academy
January 1, 1987 - December 31, 1987Physics Honors Program at University of Saskatchewan
January 1, 1986 - December 31, 1986Certificate at Columbia Academy
January 1, 1987 - December 31, 1987Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer at PBSC Edmonton, Alberta
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1997Microbusiness Business Training Program at MBTC
January 1, 2005 - February 17, 2026Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer at PBSC
January 1, 1997 - February 17, 2026Certificate in Recording Arts and Music Production at Columbia Academy
January 1, 1987 - February 17, 2026Physics Honors Program at University of Saskatchewan
January 1, 1986 - February 17, 2026Google Project Management Certificate at Google/Coursera
January 1, 2026 - March 13, 2026Microbusiness Business Training Program at MBTC
January 1, 2005 - March 13, 2026Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer at PBSC
January 1, 1997 - March 13, 2026Certificate in Recording Arts and Music Production at Columbia Academy
January 1, 1987 - March 13, 2026Physics Honors Program at University of Saskatchewan
January 1, 1986 - March 13, 2026Project Management Certificate at Google
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2026Microbusiness Business Training Program at MBTC
January 1, 2005 - March 13, 2026Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer at PBSC
January 1, 1997 - March 13, 2026Certificate in Recording Arts and Music Production at Columbia Academy
January 1, 1987 - March 13, 2026Physics Honors Program at University of Saskatchewan
January 1, 1986 - March 13, 2026Google Project Management Certificate at Coursera / Google
January 1, 2026 - March 17, 2026Microbusiness Business Training Program at MBTC
January 1, 2005 - March 17, 2026Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer at Microsoft
January 1, 1997 - March 17, 2026Recording Arts and Music Production at Columbia Academy
January 1, 1987 - March 17, 2026Physics Honors Program at University of Saskatchewan
January 1, 1986 - March 17, 2026Project Management Certificate at Google (Edmonton, Alberta)
January 1, 2026 - January 1, 2026Microbusiness Business Training Program at MBTC (Edmonton, Alberta)
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer at Microsoft (certification; location Edmonton, Alberta)
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1997Recording Arts and Music Production at Columbia Academy (Edmonton, Alberta)
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1987Physics Honors Program at University of Saskatchewan (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan)
January 1, 1986 - January 1, 1986Project Management Certificate at Google Edmonton
January 1, 2026 - January 1, 2026Microbusiness Business Training Program at Coursera (Online Courses & Credentials)
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer at Microsoft
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1997Recording Arts and Music Production Certificate at Columbia Academy
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1987Physics Honors Program (completed first year) at University of Saskatchewan
January 1, 1986 - January 1, 1986Qualifications
Certificate in Recording and Audio Engineering Techniques
January 1, 1987 - December 31, 1987Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
January 1, 1997 - February 17, 2026Microbusiness Business Training Program
January 1, 2005 - February 17, 2026Certificate in Recording Arts and Music Production
January 1, 1987 - February 17, 2026Physics Honors Program
January 1, 1986 - February 17, 2026Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
January 1, 1997 - March 13, 2026Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
January 11, 2030 - March 13, 2026Google Project Management Certificate
January 11, 2030 - March 13, 2026Microbusiness Business Training Program
January 11, 2030 - March 13, 2026Certificate in Recording Arts and Music Production
January 11, 2030 - March 13, 2026Physics Honors Program
January 11, 2030 - March 13, 2026Google Project Management Certificate
January 1, 2026 - March 17, 2026Microbusiness Business Training Program
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1997Microbusiness Business Training Program
January 1, 2005 - March 17, 2026Google Project Management Certificate
January 1, 2026 - September 28, 2026Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
January 1, 1997 - September 28, 2026Google Project Management Certificate
January 1, 2026 - September 28, 2026Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
January 1, 1997 - September 28, 2026Industry Experience
Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Education, Other, Computers & Electronics
Experience Level
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