Creative Technologist
+ Award-Winning Sound Mixer

I build sound, media, websites, games, AI-assisted workflows, and custom tools that turn creative ideas into working systems.

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Web, Games & Software

Websites, games, interactive tools, and apps built with a balance of design and technical execution.

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Visual Design

Graphics, storyboards, concept art, motion, and visual systems for media.

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Sound Design

Custom effects, foley, sonic textures, and interactive audio for media.

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Music Composition

Original music for games, film, animation, podcasts, and branded media.

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Production Sound Mixing

Clean location audio for film, branded content, podcasts, and interviews.

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Creative Consulting

Creative direction, concept development, strategy, and production planning.

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Creative Systems + Product Thinking

Where Creative Skills Become Digital Products

I combine visual design, sound, storytelling, computer programming, AI, and systems thinking to build digital products with a clear purpose — from games and interactive apps to business systems and branded media.

Apps + Games

Interactive products built from the overlap of interface design, audio, storytelling, programming, and systems architecture.

Strategy + Media

Product positioning, campaign concepts, branded media, music, audio, and content systems shaped by creative direction and production experience.

Business Systems

Custom tools, dashboards, CMS platforms, workflow systems, and AI-assisted automations designed to solve practical business problems.

Work

View projects across game audio, original music, production sound, film, interactive media, web development, game development, and creative technology.

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A Trusted Partner

I have worked with world-class production, marketing firms, technology and game companies, and more. I can't wait to assist your team with your upcoming projects.

Awards + Honors


Recognized for excellence in audio production: Each project reflects a dedication to sonic excellence and the collaborative craft of storytelling through sound.

New York Emmy Award Statue

NY Emmy® Award | 2024

Firecracker: The Murder of Carol Ryan
Issued by National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, NY Chapter

I had the honor and privilege of working as an Audio Engineer on Firecracker: The Murder of Carol Ryan, awarded a NY Emmy® in October 2024 in the Crime/Justice - Short or Long Form Content category. My role involved handling audio post-production sound mixing, as well as mixing and mastering the audio for this impactful documentary. Collaborating with a talented team at Advance Media New York, under the direction of Lauren Long, we crafted an immersive storytelling experience that honors Carol Ryan’s story with both powerful sound and visual storytelling.

New York Emmy Award Statue

NYCA Award for Best Sound | 2023

The Cookbook (2022)
Issued by New York Cinematography Awards (NYCA)

I was genuinely honored to receive the NYCA Award for Best Sound for The Cookbook in April 2023. The film tells a heartfelt story of a son returning home to assist with the family business after his father's stroke, and I was fortunate to contribute to its sound. Having capured the production sound for the film and also handling the post-audio mixing, this recognition is a reflection of my commitment to audio production and my desire to enhance storytelling through sound, helping to ensure that the emotional nuances resonated with the audience. It inspires me to keep pursuing opportunities to create meaningful auditory experiences in film.

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Have a project that needs creative direction, design, development, sound, or music? Share a few details below and I’ll follow up to discuss the best next step.

  • Visual Design
  • Web & Software Development
  • Game Design & Development
  • Sound Design + DSP Programming
  • Production Sound
  • Music Composition
  • Creative Consulting