Jason Syltebo
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Jim Piavis
I had the opportunity to work directly with Jason while producing content assets for the MS Flight product. While I was the Aircraft PM, Jason served as the creative sound designer for our aircraft audio effects. During the course of the product cycle, we had the opportunity to work together for six on-site audio collection trips. Once the arrangements were in place with the aircraft owner, Jason served as the focal point to coordinate additional audio technician and equipment support from Central Media, ran on-site collection, then incorporated the content into the product. No matter the weather or conditions (it was always cold and rainy it seemed!), I could always count on Jason's professionalism to ensure that our audio collection reflected favorably on the Microsoft team, capturing quality audio in as efficient manner as possible. Although not a pilot himself, he really worked great with the aircraft owners, explaining what we needed in their terms, but understood the specific aircraft limitations and workarounds needed. Once audio was collected, Jason processed source and included in our builds, each time, on schedule. I was always impressed that when needed, he was able to apply his design skills to create effects when faced with a challenging sound! Over the last year and half I really enjoyed working with Jason and hopefully, I have a chance to work with him in the future!
Jim Piavis
I had the opportunity to work directly with Jason while producing content assets for the MS Flight product. While I was the Aircraft PM, Jason served as the creative sound designer for our aircraft audio effects. During the course of the product cycle, we had the opportunity to work together for six on-site audio collection trips. Once the arrangements were in place with the aircraft owner, Jason served as the focal point to coordinate additional audio technician and equipment support from Central Media, ran on-site collection, then incorporated the content into the product. No matter the weather or conditions (it was always cold and rainy it seemed!), I could always count on Jason's professionalism to ensure that our audio collection reflected favorably on the Microsoft team, capturing quality audio in as efficient manner as possible. Although not a pilot himself, he really worked great with the aircraft owners, explaining what we needed in their terms, but understood the specific aircraft limitations and workarounds needed. Once audio was collected, Jason processed source and included in our builds, each time, on schedule. I was always impressed that when needed, he was able to apply his design skills to create effects when faced with a challenging sound! Over the last year and half I really enjoyed working with Jason and hopefully, I have a chance to work with him in the future!
Jim Piavis
I had the opportunity to work directly with Jason while producing content assets for the MS Flight product. While I was the Aircraft PM, Jason served as the creative sound designer for our aircraft audio effects. During the course of the product cycle, we had the opportunity to work together for six on-site audio collection trips. Once the arrangements were in place with the aircraft owner, Jason served as the focal point to coordinate additional audio technician and equipment support from Central Media, ran on-site collection, then incorporated the content into the product. No matter the weather or conditions (it was always cold and rainy it seemed!), I could always count on Jason's professionalism to ensure that our audio collection reflected favorably on the Microsoft team, capturing quality audio in as efficient manner as possible. Although not a pilot himself, he really worked great with the aircraft owners, explaining what we needed in their terms, but understood the specific aircraft limitations and workarounds needed. Once audio was collected, Jason processed source and included in our builds, each time, on schedule. I was always impressed that when needed, he was able to apply his design skills to create effects when faced with a challenging sound! Over the last year and half I really enjoyed working with Jason and hopefully, I have a chance to work with him in the future!
Jim Piavis
I had the opportunity to work directly with Jason while producing content assets for the MS Flight product. While I was the Aircraft PM, Jason served as the creative sound designer for our aircraft audio effects. During the course of the product cycle, we had the opportunity to work together for six on-site audio collection trips. Once the arrangements were in place with the aircraft owner, Jason served as the focal point to coordinate additional audio technician and equipment support from Central Media, ran on-site collection, then incorporated the content into the product. No matter the weather or conditions (it was always cold and rainy it seemed!), I could always count on Jason's professionalism to ensure that our audio collection reflected favorably on the Microsoft team, capturing quality audio in as efficient manner as possible. Although not a pilot himself, he really worked great with the aircraft owners, explaining what we needed in their terms, but understood the specific aircraft limitations and workarounds needed. Once audio was collected, Jason processed source and included in our builds, each time, on schedule. I was always impressed that when needed, he was able to apply his design skills to create effects when faced with a challenging sound! Over the last year and half I really enjoyed working with Jason and hopefully, I have a chance to work with him in the future!
Experience
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Flip
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United States
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E-Learning Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Audio Designer
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Apr 2021 - Present
- Lead technical and creative audio initiatives for the Flip Camera- Drive cross-org efforts using advanced AI to build compelling audio features- Define technical and creative music system design across various platform architectures- Lead music licensing and curation - Lead technical and creative audio initiatives for the Flip Camera- Drive cross-org efforts using advanced AI to build compelling audio features- Define technical and creative music system design across various platform architectures- Lead music licensing and curation
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Microsoft
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United States
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Sr. Audio Designer - Office Media Group
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May 2016 - Apr 2021
- Windows 10 Video Editor: Led the design and technical needs to build the interactive music playback system; curated library and coordinated music licensing.- Microsoft Stream: Evangelized and directed development of advanced ML-based noise suppression technology.- Co-developed the Autonomous Video Booth: a stand-alone, all-in-one physical video production platform that enables people to make high-quality talking-head videos with the push of a button.- Manage audio production pipeline.- Sound design, audio-post and implementation.
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Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company
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United States
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Staffing and Recruiting
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700 & Above Employee
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Implementation/Sound Designer - Microsoft HoloLens - Good Science
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Oct 2012 - May 2016
- Defined and led technical and creative audio initiatives for Good Science studio across numerous projects from inception to shipping.- Owned and led the audio creative vision in partnership with creative leadership from Legendary pictures, Volvo and others.- Guided early development of HRTF technology that would become Microsoft Spatial Sound- Sound design, implementation and music composition for numerous HoloLens apps - Defined and led technical and creative audio initiatives for Good Science studio across numerous projects from inception to shipping.- Owned and led the audio creative vision in partnership with creative leadership from Legendary pictures, Volvo and others.- Guided early development of HRTF technology that would become Microsoft Spatial Sound- Sound design, implementation and music composition for numerous HoloLens apps
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Microsoft
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United States
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Audio Lead - Microsoft Flight
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2011 - 2012
- Responsible for directing/managing Microsoft Flight audio department, defining and leading all technical and creative audio initiatives- Led and defined the audio vision as a Creative Team member with Art and Design to help direct the greater studio vision.- Designed, built, crafted and documented audio implementation systems and content production.- Facilitated contracts and managed relationships with external vendors for music and voice-over production.- Coordinated day-to-day with PM leads and other management to assure audio met studio schedules, budgets and development needs.
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Owner
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2006 - 2011
- Owned/operated my own LLC contracting with Microsoft and other developers- Projects include Forza, Kinect Adventures, Microsoft Flight and many others - Owned/operated my own LLC contracting with Microsoft and other developers- Projects include Forza, Kinect Adventures, Microsoft Flight and many others
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Sound Designer
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2005 - 2006
- Sound Designer responsible for implementation/creation of audio relating to car sounds for the racing simulation game Forza2 Motorsport, including car engines, traction and road noise, wind and other sounds.- Able to adapt and learn proprietary tools quickly and efficiently. - Sound Designer responsible for implementation/creation of audio relating to car sounds for the racing simulation game Forza2 Motorsport, including car engines, traction and road noise, wind and other sounds.- Able to adapt and learn proprietary tools quickly and efficiently.
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Education
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1998 - 1999
University of Washington
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Liberal Studies -
2003 - 2005
Shoreline Community College
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Digital Audio Engineering
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