Matias Carvajal

Matías Carvajal García Calle 10 Oeste # 38-286, Cali, Colombia +57 - |-www.linkedin.com/in/matias-carvajal-b I https://youtu.be/pFJi88zbk40 PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Bilingual (native Spanish and English) podcast editor and sound designer with 12+ years of experience crafting immersive audio experiences across podcasts, film, and music. Specialized in podcast audio editing, noise reduction, sound design, and mastering, with a strong track record in delivering high-quality, consistent audio for episodes and branded content. I’ve led end-to-end audio workflows for podcasts and digital productions, collaborating closely with hosts and content teams to maintain messaging consistency and brand voice. Proficient in industry-standard tools (Pro Tools, Logic Pro, REAPER, etc.), and passionate about audio storytelling, podcast trends, and producing content that captivates listeners from the first second. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE BORN 127, Cali, Colombia Company Owner and Lead Audio Engineer October 2023 - Present • Manage all aspects of audio production company, including client relations, project planning, and execution. • Coordinate with artists and production teams to deliver high-quality audio solutions for various media projects. • Oversee marketing initiatives and promotional content creation. • Led projects that needed dubbing and mastering from end to end, including QA reviews to ensure voice and text matched linguistic and tonal standards for different regions. ICESI University, Cali, Colombia Professor February 2023 - June 2024 • Taught Basic Digital Mastering and Producing Music in a Home Studio to students ranging from semesters 7 to 9. • Developed and taught advanced audio production techniques, including critical listening and mastering workflows aligned with professional broadcast standards. • Both courses created by me. • Tutor of various undergraduate projects, including projects nominated for meritorious work. @matcarvy, Remote Founder, Sound Designer, and Lead Mastering/Mixing Engineer June 2017 - Present • Manage multiple artist projects simultaneously, coordinating release schedules and promotional activities. • Collaborate with marketing teams to create promotional content and marketing materials. • • • Coordinate logistics for artist performances and promotional appearances. Engineer on "Cumbiana" by Carlos Vives, 2020 Latin Grammy-winning album BEST CONTEMPORARY/TROPICAL FUSION ALBUM. Mastering Engineer of Sesiones RTVC - Winner of Premios India Catalina 2022 BEST ONLINE PRODUCTION. Fundación Carvajal, Cali, Colombia Freelance Audio Consultant September 2019 - February 2020 • • • • Assisted with the transition of Fundación Carvajal's radio station, Clásica 88.5 FM, to digital platforms such as TuneIn, Spotify, and Podbean. Improved the audio quality of the radio station’s recording chain. Created audio intros and custom music for the radio station’s podcasts. Taught the foundation’s audiovisual team audio concepts to improve the audio recording and mixing of their videos. University Autónoma de Occidente, Cali, Colombia Freelance Audio Consultant August 2018 - October 2018 • • • • Created custom music and sound effects library for the C.I.T. (Center of Innovation TIC) audiovisual production team. Taught the CIT audiovisual team how to record better audio and how to use tools to clean up recordings. Created videos and manuals focused on audio recording, cleaning, editing, and mixing techniques. Mixed and post-produced videos at optimal loudness levels for their online platform. Platzi, Bogotá, Colombia Freelance Course Creator and Teacher August 2018 - September 2018 • • • Designed two audio courses that focused on audio for audiovisual productions and video games. Taught and recorded the two courses over a two-week period in Bogotá. Answered students’ questions and comments about both courses. Sóntica/Music UR App S.A.S., Bogotá, Colombia Co-Founder & CSO January 2014 - May 2016 • Led artist project management, including planning and executing music releases and promotional campaigns. • • • Established and maintained relationships with artists, managers, and industry professionals. Coordinated logistics for artist performances and promotional events. Contributed to marketing strategies and content creation for artist promotion. Árbol Naranja, Bogotá, Colombia Assistant Audio Engineer July 2012 - March 2014 • • • Assisted in recording and mixing sessions for high-profile recording artists. Coordinated studio schedules and equipment setups for recording sessions. Collaborated with producers and artists to achieve desired sound and creative vision. SKILLS • • • • • • • • Artist project management Music release planning and execution Promotional campaign coordination Marketing material creation Excellent written and verbal communication (English and Spanish) Audio engineering, mixing, and mastering Proficient in Logic Pro X, Reaper, Ableton Live, ProTools, and other industrystandard software Experienced with Trello, Monday.com, Slack, Canva, Hootsuite, Excel, Dropbox, Google Drive, WeTransfer, basic knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, Mailchimp, Zoho CRM, Google Analytics EDUCATION Berklee Online Master Certificate in Music Production and Technology, 2010 - 2012 • Recipient of Mark Mothersbaugh's Celebrity Scholarship, 4.0 GPA Universidad de Los Andes, Bogotá, Colombia Studies in Industrial Engineering, 2006 - 2010 • Transitioned to focus on Music Production Concordia University, Montreal, Canada Studies in Electrical Engineering, 2004 - 2005 • Moved to Bogotá to continue studies in Electronics Engineering at Universidad de Los Andes, before switching to Industrial Engineering. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION • • • Valid U.S. Visa Available for 100% remote work Passionate about music, artist development, and industry trends