Research in the field of AI and music/sound.

PhD Topic: Audio Manipulation with Neural NetworksMachine LearningDigital Signal ProcessingMusic and Speech ModellingPython ProgrammingInteractive Digital Media TechnologiesSound Recording and Production Techniques

Machine Learning ResearchMusic Data AnalysisPython Engineering

Collaborating with other performers and artists for performances, productions, conferences, compositions and interactive music technology installations. This involved promoting events, and designing and building physical interfaces, software and sound/music. Collaborators were advised on technical requirements, social media content, and artistic content.Major Achievements:• Artworks featured at Tate Modern, Ars Electronica, We Are Robots, Hackspace Magazine, Hackoustic• Designed and implemented artistic and original manifestations of music and technology.• Generated leads for new commissions, artist residencies, collaborations, and performance slots across London.• Contributed to academic, artistic culture through research, conference presentations, exhibitions and performances.• Published work on national radio, multinational magazines and TV shows, and popular websites, forums and social media.

Through QMUL's APP programme, I was fortunate enough to work in the R&D sector of the music-tech company, MXX. Working with their data analysts and software development team, I developed a neural network system that detects the presence of vocal activity in audio. This research was peer-reviewed and presented to the MXX team and company investors.

AV Manager. Responsibilities include:Recruiting and training suitable Sound EngineersAV Team CoordinatorManaging Equipment for Earcandy EventsAV SalesAV ConsultantSound Engineering for EventsAV Finance

Candidate Resourcer and Acting Senior Consultant, Greycoat Lumleys, LondonEnsure a steady flow of recruitment for the corporate sector of catering and hospitality throughcontinuous advertising on premium advertising websites. Interviewed potential candidates forsuitable positions in catering and hospitality. Assured candidate’s compliance in relation toreferencing, right to work, and CV optimization. Liaised with clients, assuring their staff requirements were continuously met, and a strong line of communication was kept open between client, consultant and candidate. Met with new clients for business development.Other responsibilities included balancing sector calendars with client meetings, interviews and availabilities, updating candidate availability boards, managingcandidate/client enquires, invoices, referencing, pay slips, pension letters, P45s, processing all paper work, updating our databases and trackers, and other ad-hoc administration duties.Major Achievements:• Interviewed and registered hundreds of suitable candidates• Maintained strong functionality of the recruitment sector when under severe pressure and time constraints, covering for other’s desks during illness or annual leave• Successfully selected ideal candidates for various jobs, and predicted client’s needs efficiently• Assisted senior consultants in hitting quarterly targets• Generated multiple leads for new business development

Off to Work is an award winning event staffing, consultancy, recruitment and training academy, providing highly-trained premium staff to high profile clients and events across London. The recruitment and coaching team are responsible for vetting incoming CVs, conducting phone and face-to-face interviews with applicants, coaching and assessing potential employees, and processing necessary documentation for all successful candidates. While at Off to Work, I have also occasionally overseen front-of-house assistance when working with new clients and venues.As part of the compliance team it has been my responsibility to collect, assess and process all relevant documentation for all newly recruited candidates. This includes providing multiple detailed and informative reports to colleagues and managers.Major Achievements:Assist with delivery of training and assessment days, teaching & assessing skills and overseeing administrative elements to ensure adherence to all procedures & processes.Managed increasingly large numbers of candidates while simultaneously coaching and assessing their abilities as Off to Work representatives.Establishing new and improved workflows to assist the recruitment team in dealing with the increasing number of candidates.Continually recruiting beyond expected target number of candidates.Given additional responsibilities within first two weeks of joining Recruitment Sector as part of the compliance team, overseeing all Right to Work regulations are met, that all documentation is processed and that necessary procedures take place to follow up on all pending status’.

An event support-services company which provides experienced personnel to the entertainment industry to assist in setting up large-scale events. Responsibilities include working alongside with sound engineers, riggers, electricians and project managers across a range of logistic and technical tasks. Produce lighting and A/V systems assisting the designated persons.Major Achievements:Ensured all events were thoroughly prepared by supplying each department within deadlines, assisting with setups, and teaching colleagues as needed. Established stronger working professional relationships with clients by working closely with client representatives and crew chiefs to meet all required targets.Minimised risk levels by introducing improved protocols for detailing reports in log books, reporting possible issues to crew chiefs and adhering to health and safety regulations. Provided services to large-scale productions and clients including Mercedes, Royal Drury Lane, Cork Opera House, Saatchi Gallery, Shell, Blondstein and ITV.

I have worked as a peripatetic music teacher for nine years. I have specialised in teaching music theory, music production, piano, ukulele, and guitar. I have worked as an entrepreneur, contractor and employee with multiple institutions and music services across Cork (Ireland) and London. These include Clives Easylearn Music, Twyford CofE Academy, Kinsale Music Academy, Acting Works, Waltham Forest Music Service, and the London Music Centre.This experience has developed my interpersonal, communication, organisation, critical thinking and analytical skills through working with students, parents, colleagues and school staff.Responsibilities and Achievements:Taught as many as 150 students a week to rehearse and perform their instruments in ensemble environments and to develop their stage presence and performance.Designed and delivered lesson plans that fit into semester-based curriculums.Improved music students' average grades and ensured they achieved high music exam marks by delegating efficient practise and preparation methods which involved rigorous documentation, data analysis and statistics.Submitted reports for parents, as well as making a weekly log of the student's improvements and recommended practices.Prepare students for upcoming concerts and exams.Students learned how to rehearse and perform in an ensemble environment.Students learned how to develop their stage presence and performance.Coordinated weekly music improvisation classes sessions for students of all ages and levels.Organised and directed promotional events including end-of-year summer concerts.Enabled more frequent and large events by taking charge of conducting, accompanying, stage management, public announcements and planning with a charismatic personality.

As well as spending the majority of my career as an instrumental peripatetic music teacher, I have also worked as a lecturer in music technology and production classes at KVL Studios.Responsibilities and Achievements:Saved establishments over 50% in expenses by advising them on sourcing inexpensive, suitable equipment within a tight budget.Designed and delivered comprehensive lesson-plans that successfully contributed towards the overall aims and outcomes of the course and in turn enabled all beginner students to compose, record and produce a track to an intermediate level at KLV Studios.Taught students how to make music, utilising all tools, techniques and equipment available.100% of students entering our course as complete beginners were able to record, compose and produce a track to an intermediate level by the end of the course.Supplied Logic session templates from which students could learn and use in class or at home.Setting up instruments, MIDI controllers, microphones, audio devices and computers for recording and producing music.Report to the managing director on students’ progress, practical issues, and suggestions for future improvements.Setting up and taking down equipment before and after each lecture.

Responsibilities included performing on multiple instruments, designing sound and perfecting instrumental techniques and sounds to the satisfaction and specifications of musical directors. Reached target audiences by producing and promoting professional music tracks through social media.Major Achievements:Reduced venue entry and exit times 50% by enforcing strategic forward planning and taking into account the results of previous outcomes. Started all shows on time by mapping routes and allocating time to transport musicians and equipment to the venues. Widened each ensemble's diversity and sonic impact and ensured band continuity when members left by stepping up to perform on more instruments including guitar, voice, bass and keyboard, often simultaneously.Ensured smooth automated live shows with no malfunctions by programming and networking MIDI controllers, laptops, lights, keyboards, and amp racks including fail-safe alternatives.Improved the performance of all musicians by promoting self-evaluation, providing constructive feedback, and conducting well-structured rehearsals.Maximised productivity by creating and distributing agendas for upcoming performances, group meetings, and rehearsals which featured new approaches and plans from meetings’ minutes.Enhanced sonic production through effective live sound design, developing keyboard triggering, resampling, and MIDI-controlled automation techniques.Discovered and trained a suitable replacement before departing in 2013 while handing over a library of custom-built guitar and synthesiser sounds, teaching personal sound-system management techniques, and overseeing band rehearsals.