Daniel Ramirez

Sound Designer

Sound Designer specializing in interactive audio implementation, sound synthesis, and audio pipeline development for mobile applications and live performances. Experienced in working with industry-leading professionals and managing complex audio workflows.

Contact

• daniel@blog.daniel-ramirez.io

Technical Proficiency

Audio Software & Hardware

• Wwise
• Logic Pro X, Pro Tools, Cubase/Nuendo, Ableton Live
• Max/MSP, Pure Data
• Eurorack/Buchla/MOTM systems
• Unreal Engine 5, Unity

Development Tools

• Python: Audio scripting and automation
• Node-based audio systems
  • Max/MSP
  • Pure Data
  • Metasounds
• Jira, Docker, Arch Linux

Professional Experience

Sound Designer | LUFS Audio

July 2024–Present

• Clients include Hinge Health and xAI

Sound Designer (Contract) | Hinge Health

San Francisco, CA | May 2022–July 2024

• Designed interaction sounds for mobile apps serving 70k+ daily users
• Built scalable Wwise workflows and audio pipelines
• Implemented audio assets using Unity and React Native
• Developed automated workflows for sound library management
• Maintained direct communication and managed tasks through Jira

A1/A2 Audio Tech | Sunnyvale Theater

Sunnyvale, CA | January 2022–May 2022

• Conducted real-time mixing and soundchecks for live musical performances
• Managed QLab integration for live audio playback
• Planned and executed audio setups, managing signal paths
• Coordinated with clients to ensure seamless technical delivery

Sales Associate & Customer Service Rep | Perfect Circuit Audio

Burbank, CA | June 2020–January 2021

• Provided support and guidance for customers on music technology products
• Stayed current with industry developments during COVID-19 pandemic

Studio Operations Intern | Sacred Tiger Music Publishing

Santa Monica, CA | 2018

• Assisted composer Henry Jackman in audio production
• Managed synthesizer setup and sound asset organization
• Developed skills in sound synthesis, Foley, and surround mixing

Studio Operations Intern | Remote Control Productions

Santa Monica, CA | 2018

• Supported Hans Zimmer’s music composition team
• Worked alongside industry experts Alan Meyerson, Benjamin Wallfisch, and Ramin Djawadi
• Organized and managed sound libraries maintaining audio asset quality

Education

NYU Steinhardt

B.M. Music Theory and Composition for Film and Multimedia
New York, New York | 2015–2019

IRCAM

Sound Spatialization and Synthesis
Paris, France | 2017
Specialized in Max/MSP and IRCAM tools

L’École Normale de Musique de Paris

Composition and Orchestration
Paris, France | 2017
Private instruction under Michel Merlet, student of Olivier Messiaen

Certifications

Audiokinetic Wwise

• Wwise-101 Fundamentals
• Wwise-201 Interactive Music

School of Video Game Audio

• Unreal Engine 5

Technical Projects

• Custom Eurorack module and mixer design/construction
• Python-based audio tools development
• Docker-based application management (Gitea/Forgejo, Nextcloud, Home Assistant)
• Audio pipeline automation scripts

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