I am a sound engineer and composer with a degree in Music (Composition and Music Technologies) from Istanbul Bilgi University. My work bridges the precision of audio post-production with the creativity of musical storytelling.

Ozan Toparlak

I am a sound engineer and composer with a degree in Music (Composition and Music Technologies) from Istanbul Bilgi University. My work bridges the precision of audio post-production with the creativity of musical storytelling.

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I am a sound engineer and composer with a degree in Music (Composition and Music Technologies) from Istanbul Bilgi University. My work bridges the precision of audio post-production with the creativity of musical storytelling.

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Language

Turkish
Fluent
English
Advanced
German
Beginner

Work Experience

Receptionist at Antalya Hotel
February 1, 2022 - October 24, 2025
Greeted guests, supported front desk operations, and assisted with guest services in Antalya.
Vice President at Akdeniz University Rock Society
December 31, 2016 - October 24, 2025
Led the Turkish group in an interdisciplinary art camp (Erasmus+); helped organize the Akdeniz University Rock Society Festival in 2016.
Musician / Sound Engineer (Volunteer) at Roots & Routes / UN Project
December 31, 2022 - October 24, 2025
Participated as musician, performer, composer, and sound engineer; led the Turkish group in a multidisciplinary art camp with 35 participants from six countries; contributed to dubbing, recording, editing, mixing, and mastering for international media projects.
Sound Operator at Bengü Türk TV
August 1, 2022 - October 24, 2025
Sound broadcasting operator; managed sound, microphone placement, and live connections; supported studio operations and live broadcasts in Ankara.
Freelance Sound Engineer at İzmir (Remote)
July 1, 2025 - November 7, 2025
Working independently on post-production, sound design, and original composition for short films and digital content.
Tonmeister (Freelance) at Türkiye İş Bankası, Istanbul
February 28, 2022 - February 28, 2022
Provided on-site sound recording for the #DünyaBizimGelecekBizim campaign shoots in Beşiktaş and Bakırköy.
Sound Engineer at Gobavo, Istanbul
July 31, 2023 - July 31, 2023
Managed dubbing, editing, mixing, and mastering for film, TV, and digital media. Developed workflows that improved turnaround efficiency and audio consistency across multi-language projects.
Sound Operator at Bengü Türk TV, Ankara
January 31, 2025 - January 31, 2025
Handled live broadcast audio mixing, signal routing, and microphone management for a national television network. Collaborated with producers and directors to maintain on-air consistency and sound clarity.
Studio Assistant at Studio Sunburst, Istanbul
August 31, 2022 - August 31, 2022
Prepared studio sessions, coordinated with artists, and assisted live recordings.
Producer / Composer (Freelance) at Alfamira Consulting, Izmir
April 30, 2022 - April 30, 2022
Composed, recorded, and produced a jingle for a kindergarten project themed around 'Sustainable Development Goals.'

Education

Music (Composition and Sound Engineering) at Istanbul Bilgi University
January 11, 2030 - October 24, 2025
B.A. – Music (Composition and Music Technologies) at Istanbul Bilgi University
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2023
Tour Guiding (Undergraduate, not completed) at Akdeniz University
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services