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CURRICULUM VITAE//

Selected Artistic and Technology Experience
 
Software Engineer

Cinesamples Inc, Los Angeles, California. August 2021 - Present

  • 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++.'

  • Developed custom Graphical User Interface (GUI) for consumer applications in collaboration with UI/UX designers using JUCE and C++.

  • 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

  • Developed custom machine vision software with a focus on low latency object detection with OpenCV and MIDI communications in C++. 

  • Developed real-time audio playback application for pre-generated audio files.

  • 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

  • Designed and led workshop on EEG Neurofeedback and biosensing for a global community of designers, engineers, and scientists.  

  • Received NTCRI grant for development of experimental kombucha analysis tools.

  • Wrote custom control software for EEG data allowing participants to use brain recordings as a control signal for CNC machinery. 

  • 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

  • Refined control software for EEG brain data, allowing for semi-conscious control of software-recreated analogue synthesizers.

  • Provided workshop on Biosensing for Electronics Workshop Fellows.

 

Masters Recital

University of Washington, Seattle, WA. May 2019

  • Performed Alvin Lucier’s Music For Solo Performer (1965).

    • 3D printed and constructed an OpenBCI EEG Headset.

    • Programmed a complex control system to process and route live EEG brainwave data. 

    • Constructed novel new instruments to be resonanted by amplified Alpha brain waves, involving woodworking, metalworking, 3D printing, and laser cutting. 

  • Performed Four Poems of Li-Young Lee for Percussion and Soprano by Dr. Yvonne Wu with Maia Thielen.

    • Produced custom MIDI control hardware, including CAD-Based circuit design, CNC Milling of copper-clad board, component soldering, and Arduino programming. 

  • 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

  • Designed and soldered custom contact microphones for amplifying succulents. 

 

Featured Percormer, SPLICE Summer Institute

Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI. July 2018

  • Premiered SPLICE Canon for Marimba and Electronics by Dr. Ruby Fulton.

  • Studied the SuperCollider programming environment with Dr. Sam Pluta.

  • Attended masterclasses for Electro-Acoustic performance practice.

 

Studio Study with Dr. Afroditi Psarra in Mechatronic Art

University of Washington, Seattle, WA. Spring 2018

  • Study in the Arduino microcontroller and programming environment.

  • 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.

  • Assisted colleagues with programming issues, including latency reduction between Arduino and Processing, as well as electrical circuit design.

  • 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

  • Reverse engineered a complex Max/MSP patch to diagnose technical issues.

  • Modified code to allow for greater control of electronic variables by the performers. 

  • Created complex schema for the reliable and controllable production of amplifier feedback.

  • 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

  • Supported world class performer Robyn Schulkowsky presented the works of Reidl.

  • Complex equalization to remove undesirable sounds from reel to reel tape.

  • 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

  • Introduced students in the basics of writing computer code.

  • 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

  • Programmed custom live processing environment to work inside of William Kraft’s Kandinsky Variations

  • 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

  • Developed and modified curriculum to meet aggregate needs of students with diverse backgrounds.

  • Provided students with broad knowledge of history and tools that will be useful as contemporary electronic musicians and educators.

  • Graded assignments on a prompt and strict timeline, along with extensive and detailed artistic and technical feedback to ensure best possible student outcomes.

    • Provided students with concepts to explore outside of class, as well as customized topics in peer-reviewed research.  

 

Percussion Teaching and Research Assistant, University of Washington

September 2017- 2019

Teaching:

  • Instructor, Percussion Methods course for Undergraduate Music Education students.

    • Developed curriculum to satisfy the practical requirements of being Music Educators.

    • Developed syllabus to clearly outline course expectations, schedule, and grading.

    • Composed assignments and provided individual lessons as needed. 

    • Graded student assignments, providing feedback for learning improvement. 

  • Taught individual lessons to undergraduate and prospective college students.

    • Instructed students on four mallet marimba technique including Stephens, Burton, and Traditional.

    • Composed technique exercises to satisfy individual student needs.

    • Directed students towards further scholarly resources relevant to the study of percussion and individual repertoire. 

  • Organized and taught technique and sight reading sessions for Percussion Majors.

    • Arranged popular songs for sight reading.

    • Educated students on four-mallet technique.

  • Coached rehearsals with University of Washington Percussion Ensemble.

    • Conducted and provided feedback to students of diverse skill levels.

    • Kept rehearsals on strict schedule as delineated by program Director.

    • Organized equipment and logistics for performances.

    • Scheduled individual lessons with students as needed. 

  • Assisted with Harry Partch Instrumentarium

    • Assisted with the repair and maintenance of Harry Partch’s original hand-built instruments. 

    • Managed and assisted with the moving of historic collection.

 

Research:

  • Ongoing developer of Diversity Database of Percussion Works. 

    • Created a practical database for the performance of percussion solo and ensemble works by under-represented composers. 

  • Advisor and Researcher for Percussion Department technology.

    • Rapid self-led learning on a variety of technical topics in order to support Percussion Studio electronic performances.

    • Assembled and operated live sound reinforcement for Percussion Studio performances.

 

Assistant Director of Percussion Ensemble (Student Teacher): Maricopa Community College

September 2009 - 2010

  • Coached and prepared student Percussion Ensemble for performance. 

  • Conducted students in performance.

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Education
 
Master of Arts in Electronic Performance

University of Washington, Seattle, WA.  

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Bachelor of Arts in Percussion Performance

Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ. 

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Professional Organizations

 

International Computer Music Association

Percussive Arts Society

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