I am an acoustical engineer and musician passionate about blending technology and music to create impactful sound experiences. With a B.S. in Acoustical Engineering and Music, I have developed expertise in noise modeling, sound measurement, and audio implementation, working in both environmental engineering and the entertainment industry. Driven by my love for music and sound design, I have taken roles as a music director and pianist and earned recognition for my music direction in theater. I enjoy designing audio for games and media and am skilled in numerous engineering and music tools, continuously expanding my knowledge to deliver creative and technical solutions.

Yona Simonson

I am an acoustical engineer and musician passionate about blending technology and music to create impactful sound experiences. With a B.S. in Acoustical Engineering and Music, I have developed expertise in noise modeling, sound measurement, and audio implementation, working in both environmental engineering and the entertainment industry. Driven by my love for music and sound design, I have taken roles as a music director and pianist and earned recognition for my music direction in theater. I enjoy designing audio for games and media and am skilled in numerous engineering and music tools, continuously expanding my knowledge to deliver creative and technical solutions.

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I am an acoustical engineer and musician passionate about blending technology and music to create impactful sound experiences. With a B.S. in Acoustical Engineering and Music, I have developed expertise in noise modeling, sound measurement, and audio implementation, working in both environmental engineering and the entertainment industry.

Driven by my love for music and sound design, I have taken roles as a music director and pianist and earned recognition for my music direction in theater. I enjoy designing audio for games and media and am skilled in numerous engineering and music tools, continuously expanding my knowledge to deliver creative and technical solutions.

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Experience Level

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Intermediate

Work Experience

Environmental Engineer at Tetra Tech
October 1, 2021 - Present
Conducted renewable energy noise prediction modeling, performed on-site ambient and operational noise measurements, led dosimetry studies, and contributed to collaborative report writing in environmental engineering projects.
Acoustics and Noise Control Specialist at AECOM
October 1, 2021 - August 26, 2025
Performed transportation and construction noise prediction modeling, on-site ambient and operational noise measurements, UAV noise measurement and processing, and collaborated on report writing focused on acoustics and noise control.
Piano Accompanist / Music Director / Band Leader at Mockingbird Music
December 31, 2019 - August 26, 2025
Performed piano accompaniment for student performances, served as Music Director and Pianist/Clarinet 1 for 'Wedding Singer', and Band Leader/Piano 1 for 'Grease' between 2016 and 2019.
Piano 1 at JCC, West Hartford, CT
December 31, 2018 - August 26, 2025
Played Piano 1 for 'Aladdin Jr.' production in 2018.

Education

B.S. at University of Hartford
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2020

Qualifications

Wwise 101 Certified
January 11, 2030 - August 26, 2025
Wwise 201 Completed
January 11, 2030 - August 26, 2025
Wwise 301 Completed
January 11, 2030 - August 26, 2025

Industry Experience

Energy & Utilities, Transportation & Logistics, Media & Entertainment