CURRICULUM VITAE//
Selected Artistic and Technology Experience
Software Engineer
Cinesamples Inc, Los Angeles, California. August 2021 - Present
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Owned User Interface and Digital Signal Processing (DSP) for multi-threaded real-time audio applications, including algorithm evaluation and implementation, development of testing environment, and integration with existing products in C++.'
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Developed custom Graphical User Interface (GUI) for consumer applications in collaboration with UI/UX designers using JUCE and C++.
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Developed and maintained CI/CD pipeline for cross-platform application using GitHub Actions.
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Software Engineer
Musical Instrument Museum, Phoenix, Arizona. March 2021 - March 2022
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Developed custom machine vision software with a focus on low latency object detection with OpenCV and MIDI communications in C++.
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Developed real-time audio playback application for pre-generated audio files.
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Designed and implemented real-time video output using Jitter.
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Resident Artist, Tribe Against Machine
National Textile and Crafts Research Institute, Taiwan. August 2020 - January 2021
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Designed and led workshop on EEG Neurofeedback and biosensing for a global community of designers, engineers, and scientists.
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Received NTCRI grant for development of experimental kombucha analysis tools.
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Wrote custom control software for EEG data allowing participants to use brain recordings as a control signal for CNC machinery.
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Manufactured a flexible copper circuit prototyping board in collaboration with social designers, involving image editing, vectorization, and physical cutting on a Silhouette Cameo 4 vinyl cutter.
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Electronics Workshop Fellow, Summer Institute for Contemporary Performance Practice (SICPP)
New England Conservatory, Boston, MA. June 2019
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Refined control software for EEG brain data, allowing for semi-conscious control of software-recreated analogue synthesizers.
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Provided workshop on Biosensing for Electronics Workshop Fellows.
Masters Recital
University of Washington, Seattle, WA. May 2019
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Performed Alvin Lucier’s Music For Solo Performer (1965).
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3D printed and constructed an OpenBCI EEG Headset.
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Programmed a complex control system to process and route live EEG brainwave data.
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Constructed novel new instruments to be resonanted by amplified Alpha brain waves, involving woodworking, metalworking, 3D printing, and laser cutting.
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Performed Four Poems of Li-Young Lee for Percussion and Soprano by Dr. Yvonne Wu with Maia Thielen.
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Produced custom MIDI control hardware, including CAD-Based circuit design, CNC Milling of copper-clad board, component soldering, and Arduino programming.
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Premiered Opposable Thumbs for drums and live concatenative synthesis by Dr. Douglas Niemela.
Electronics Engineer, Isaac MacDonald’s Senior Recital
University of Washington, Seattle, WA. May 2019
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Designed and soldered custom contact microphones for amplifying succulents.
Featured Percormer, SPLICE Summer Institute
Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI. July 2018
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Premiered SPLICE Canon for Marimba and Electronics by Dr. Ruby Fulton.
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Studied the SuperCollider programming environment with Dr. Sam Pluta.
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Attended masterclasses for Electro-Acoustic performance practice.
Studio Study with Dr. Afroditi Psarra in Mechatronic Art
University of Washington, Seattle, WA. Spring 2018
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Study in the Arduino microcontroller and programming environment.
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Created Meditation Machine, a sound art installation which aimed to discuss the relationship between performance and anxiety, featuring the world’s first capacitive touch mallets.
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Assisted colleagues with programming issues, including latency reduction between Arduino and Processing, as well as electrical circuit design.
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Utilized fabrication techniques including; FDM and SLA 3D Printing, Computer Aided Design, 3D Modeling, Laser Cutting/Engraving, and CNC Milling.
Support for Dr. Bonnie Whiting’s premiere of an unnamed new work by Dr. Paula Matthusen
University of Washington, Seattle, WA. September 2017
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Reverse engineered a complex Max/MSP patch to diagnose technical issues.
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Modified code to allow for greater control of electronic variables by the performers.
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Created complex schema for the reliable and controllable production of amplifier feedback.
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Documented instructions for performance, along with common issues and solutions.
Live Sound Engineer, Visiting Artist Robyn Schulkowsky’s recital of Electro-Acoustic works
University of Washington, Seattle, WA. Fall 2018
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Supported world class performer Robyn Schulkowsky presented the works of Reidl.
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Complex equalization to remove undesirable sounds from reel to reel tape.
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Collaborated with performer to create complex plan for level adjustment during performance.
Technology Masterclass for UW Percussion Students
University of Washington, Seattle, WA. Winter 2019
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Introduced students in the basics of writing computer code.
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Instructed students in construction of basic audio circuits using the Arduino platform.
Live Processing/Audio Engineer for Emerson Wahl’s final Masters Recital
University of Washington, Seattle, WA. May 2018
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Programmed custom live processing environment to work inside of William Kraft’s Kandinsky Variations
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Set up and managed stereo live sound system for playback and wireless vocal reinforcement.
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University Teaching/Research Experience
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Faculty in Music Technology, Montana State University
August 2019 - June 2020
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Developed and modified curriculum to meet aggregate needs of students with diverse backgrounds.
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Provided students with broad knowledge of history and tools that will be useful as contemporary electronic musicians and educators.
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Graded assignments on a prompt and strict timeline, along with extensive and detailed artistic and technical feedback to ensure best possible student outcomes.
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Provided students with concepts to explore outside of class, as well as customized topics in peer-reviewed research.
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Percussion Teaching and Research Assistant, University of Washington
September 2017- 2019
Teaching:
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Instructor, Percussion Methods course for Undergraduate Music Education students.
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Developed curriculum to satisfy the practical requirements of being Music Educators.
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Developed syllabus to clearly outline course expectations, schedule, and grading.
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Composed assignments and provided individual lessons as needed.
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Graded student assignments, providing feedback for learning improvement.
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Taught individual lessons to undergraduate and prospective college students.
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Instructed students on four mallet marimba technique including Stephens, Burton, and Traditional.
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Composed technique exercises to satisfy individual student needs.
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Directed students towards further scholarly resources relevant to the study of percussion and individual repertoire.
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Organized and taught technique and sight reading sessions for Percussion Majors.
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Arranged popular songs for sight reading.
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Educated students on four-mallet technique.
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Coached rehearsals with University of Washington Percussion Ensemble.
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Conducted and provided feedback to students of diverse skill levels.
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Kept rehearsals on strict schedule as delineated by program Director.
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Organized equipment and logistics for performances.
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Scheduled individual lessons with students as needed.
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Assisted with Harry Partch Instrumentarium
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Assisted with the repair and maintenance of Harry Partch’s original hand-built instruments.
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Managed and assisted with the moving of historic collection.
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Research:
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Ongoing developer of Diversity Database of Percussion Works.
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Created a practical database for the performance of percussion solo and ensemble works by under-represented composers.
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Advisor and Researcher for Percussion Department technology.
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Rapid self-led learning on a variety of technical topics in order to support Percussion Studio electronic performances.
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Assembled and operated live sound reinforcement for Percussion Studio performances.
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Education
Masters, Electronic Music
University of Washington, Seattle, WA.
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Bachelors, Percussion Performance
Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ.
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Professional Organizations
International Computer Music Association
Percussive Arts Society