Hi, I'm Robin Pender, a results-driven media production leader with over 20 years of experience specializing in sound design, engineering, and immersive audio. I've had the privilege of working in high-stakes broadcast and event environments for global organizations like Google, and I thrive on managing complex audio workflows from live mixing to post-production. I’m passionate about pioneering projects in interactive audio, field recording, and music production. I love leading collaborative teams and enjoy fostering strong stakeholder partnerships to deliver projects on time and within budget. Whether it’s live event production, immersive audio systems, or technical direction, I bring expertise and enthusiasm to every challenge.

Robin Pender

Hi, I'm Robin Pender, a results-driven media production leader with over 20 years of experience specializing in sound design, engineering, and immersive audio. I've had the privilege of working in high-stakes broadcast and event environments for global organizations like Google, and I thrive on managing complex audio workflows from live mixing to post-production. I’m passionate about pioneering projects in interactive audio, field recording, and music production. I love leading collaborative teams and enjoy fostering strong stakeholder partnerships to deliver projects on time and within budget. Whether it’s live event production, immersive audio systems, or technical direction, I bring expertise and enthusiasm to every challenge.

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Hi, I’m Robin Pender, a results-driven media production leader with over 20 years of experience specializing in sound design, engineering, and immersive audio. I’ve had the privilege of working in high-stakes broadcast and event environments for global organizations like Google, and I thrive on managing complex audio workflows from live mixing to post-production.

I’m passionate about pioneering projects in interactive audio, field recording, and music production. I love leading collaborative teams and enjoy fostering strong stakeholder partnerships to deliver projects on time and within budget. Whether it’s live event production, immersive audio systems, or technical direction, I bring expertise and enthusiasm to every challenge.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Regional Technical Lead, EMEA at AVI-SPL
June 30, 2025 - July 24, 2025
Responsible for systems engineering, operational design, and strategic maintenance for Google's cutting-edge studio and event facilities across two EMEA sites. Consulted on technical standards and cultivated stakeholder partnerships to ensure successful project delivery. Delivered over 5 major projects on budget and supported the migration of the Zurich studio network to new VLANs and IP addresses during Google's global NOI roll-out.
Event Technician at FIRST
December 31, 2023 - July 24, 2025
Provided comprehensive technical expertise for high-profile events at Google's flagship Forum, specializing in vision mixing and live sound (FOH). Managed audio equipment from microphones to final mix alongside cameras, lighting, vision mixing, and technical direction. Played a key role in pivoting to remote/hybrid events and co-developed a cloud-based production control solution with Google's Corporate Engineering team including workflows and training materials.
Senior Sound Engineer at Qatar TV
December 31, 2019 - July 24, 2025
Managed the full scope of audio post-production for over 40 hours of weekly programming, including dialogue editing, mixing, sound design, and music. Supervised and trained a team of 4 junior engineers. Contributed to the channel's all-digital re-launch by standardizing loudness to EBU R128. Led the design and build of a second audio suite and upgraded the main studio to an Avid System 5.
Senior Sound Specialist at Al Jazeera English
April 30, 2012 - July 24, 2025
Managed gallery sound operations for live and pre-recorded news shows. Executed audio post-production for award-winning documentaries and promotions. Facilitated location recording and outside broadcast operations, delivering complex audio coverage for breaking news events. Enhanced live news broadcast engineering knowledge and executed complex audio routing.
Studio Technical Manager at Picasso Pictures
September 30, 2008 - July 24, 2025
Designed and maintained animation production systems, managed network administration, and supported audio aspects of the animation pipeline ensuring seamless integration with post-production workflows.
Sound Supervisor at London College of Communication
December 31, 2007 - July 24, 2025
Supervised and mentored students in all aspects of sound for film and television. Provided technical assistance, tutoring, and lecturing. Designed curriculum and learning activities including a dedicated sound curriculum for the BA Hons Film & TV course. Collaborated on commissioning a fully equipped TV studio and audio post suite.

Education

Master of Science at Edinburgh Napier University
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2018
PGCE at University of the Arts London
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2002
HND at London College of Printing
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2000

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Industry Experience

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