Recording and mixing of pop music.Currently aspiring the transition to surround sound.

Responsible for Technology as well as Product Roadmap development to support the introduction of the Auro-3D concept in various target markets.Responsibilities- Technology and product roadmap development- Definition of detailed product requirements- Technology scouting and acquisition to complete technology and product portfolio- Leading the AuroLab Research department and consulting the Product Development department - Audio coding algorithm development and testing - Audio post-processing algorithm development- IP Portfolio Management- Writing of various publications including White Papers, Guidelines, System Specifications- Participation in various standardisation organisations- Speaking at various technical conferencesSome accomplishments- Transformed basic core technologies into full-fledged cutting-edge product portfolio for each target market- Developed, acquired and optimised multiple core algorithms of the technology portfolio

As responsible for the new R&D department, I was working on the development and implementation of Auro-3D related technologies, as well as the standardization of this new sound format.Accomplishments- Set up R&D development organisation from the ground up- Introduction of Agile development methodology- Integrated core technologies into product portfolio for various target markets

Development of acoustical algorithms for surround soundDevelopment of speaker systems for surround soundSystem integration of home theater systemsAccomplishments- Concept and algorithm design for low-cost automatic calibration of surround sound setups- Soundbar algorithm development and support for integration in several generations of the Ambisound soundbar (e.g. HTS8140, HTS9140). Design included optimisation of digital audio processing chain and tuning including physical parameters (speaker parameters, mechanical design) and sound design. Developed fully functioning real-time simulation in Matlab/Simulink for full tuning control.- Co-development of 360Sound algorithm, used in HTS9800 Home Theater System- Concept and algorithm design for soundbars using Soundfield Shaping (WFS/Beaming), including multi-zone audio- Concept and algorithm design for applications of surround with height- Introduced ear-training in lab

Electronics design of digital audio products (DSP, mixed mode, PB design)System integration and testing of audio productsAccomplishments- MDM’98/MDM2000 : Multi-channel Decoding Module. Schematic design, layout and testing of module including Philips and Motorola DSP, ADC/DAC and SPDIF transceivers. Used in first digital AV-Receivers (e.g. FR975) performing decoding of digital audio formats (Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG Multi-channel) and digital post-processing (Dolby Pro Logic).- Setup of certification platform for MPEG Multichannel decoders based Audio Precision scripting.- MIA: Experimental Multi-channel Integrated Amplifier, based on MDM2000 and SODA Class-D amplifiers. Design included schematic design and layout of front panel, as well as writing of embedded software for front controller in ANSI-C.- Design of portable CD-ROM player with decoding of mp3-files and image viewing of JPEG-files and other formats on analog TV (CVBS out)- SACD1000: Multi-channel Super-Audio CD Player. Development of test-system of high-end audio quality check during production using Audio Precision scripting.- AHP1000: Digital Wireless Headphone. Schematic design, layout and testing of base station, including Motorola DSP, ADC/DAC and SPDIF-receives. Included functions such as decoding of digital audio formats (DD, DTS) and post-processing (DPL, Dolby Headphones)- Digital Amplifier for Automotive: schematic design, layout and testing of DSP-powered 10-channel car amplifier, including CAN-bus, power conditioning, heat management, EMC compatibility and digital audio processing