Senior Audio Programmer

• Jul 2022 - Present

Audio Programmer

• Nov 2020 - Jul 2022

Sound Designer

• Apr 2020 - Nov 2020

Experienced Audio Engineer

• Jun 2019 - Apr 2020

At Pixel Toys, I ensure the company is always pushing the frontier of sound design for video games across all platforms, from high level soundscapes all the way through to final implementation. I work with external partners to ensure we receive exceptional quality audio and music for Pixel Toys’ games, whilst also designing and implementing the audio from source through to middleware/engine for all products made at the studio.

Sound Engineer / Data Scientist

• Apr 2017 - Jun 2019

At Pixel Toys, I ensure the company is always pushing the frontier of sound design for video games across all platforms, from high level soundscapes all the way through to final implementation. I work with external partners to ensure we receive exceptional quality audio and music for Pixel Toys’ games, whilst also designing and implementing the audio from source through to middleware/engine for all products made at the studio.I also oversee the strategy for analytics development at Pixel Toys including: SDKs, event implementation, data management and hardware, analysis, automation, machine learning and reporting requirements. I manage the creation and archiving of standard and custom data reports for both high level managers and the development team. Working closely with the Monetisation Director and project teams, I ensure the requirements and implementation of analytics solutions are delivered according to each project’s needs along with initiating and developing AB testing and analysis required for each project. Show less

Game Designer

• Nov 2015 - Apr 2017

My Game Designer role primarily covers areas of game design, from developing high level concepts and ideas to intricate level design (primarily in the Unity engine)At Pixel Toys, I go above and beyond the role of Game Designer, utilising my various talents to cover roles that would otherwise require part-time individuals to cover. These include:Audio supervisor, design and implementation (All games: design done in Logic Pro and Adobe Audition, implementation using C#)Music composer (Gunfinger, Drop Dead: In Logic Pro and Maschine 2)Data analyst and scientist (using Data as a Service providers including Flurry and DeltaDNA, frameworks primarily in SQL and analysis tools such as R & Excel)Customer service (using Freshdesk) Show less

Level Designer

• Jan 2014 - Nov 2015

Young Voiceover Artist

• Aug 2011 - Sep 2018

Young voice-over artist and actor. Recent work: Warhammer 40,000: Freeblade - Lucius Irynblud Jelly Fun Jelly Slush Maker - Smyths Toys Jacobs Oddities Advert 2012 / 2013 Young voice-over artist and actor. Recent work: Warhammer 40,000: Freeblade - Lucius Irynblud Jelly Fun Jelly Slush Maker - Smyths Toys Jacobs Oddities Advert 2012 / 2013

Band Director / Arranger / Trombonist

• Apr 2014 - Jun 2018

I formed the 9-piece function band Funk Education in early 2014. I have directed, led and organised the band since its formation along with transcribing and arranging over 40 songs specifically for our large format, varying from Frank Sinatra to Taylor Swift. I formed the 9-piece function band Funk Education in early 2014. I have directed, led and organised the band since its formation along with transcribing and arranging over 40 songs specifically for our large format, varying from Frank Sinatra to Taylor Swift.

Sales Assistant

• Nov 2013 - Jan 2014

As a face and ambassador for the Bank Fashion brand, my role was to ensure a customer's needs were met on the sales floor. As a face and ambassador for the Bank Fashion brand, my role was to ensure a customer's needs were met on the sales floor.

Sales Assistant

• Nov 2013 - Jan 2014

As a sales assistant, I learnt Paperchase's product ranges and was able to deliver detailed customer service, directing customers to their perfect product in the store. As a sales assistant, I learnt Paperchase's product ranges and was able to deliver detailed customer service, directing customers to their perfect product in the store.

Student Radio Presenter

• Oct 2010 - Jul 2013

Create, produce and present my own radio show, Tower Hour. Been on prime time on RaW 1251AM for 6 consecutive terms, demonstrating successful entertainment programming. Create, produce and present my own radio show, Tower Hour. Been on prime time on RaW 1251AM for 6 consecutive terms, demonstrating successful entertainment programming.

Christmas Temp

• Dec 2011 - Jan 2012

Handyman in the Southampton Royal Mail Warehouse. Worked 8-hour night shifts packing packages into bags and ferrying trolleys of letters to and from sorting machines. Handyman in the Southampton Royal Mail Warehouse. Worked 8-hour night shifts packing packages into bags and ferrying trolleys of letters to and from sorting machines.

Assistant Producer (Work Experience)

• Aug 2011 - Aug 2011

Quote from reference (full reference available): "Dan is a quick learner, well versed technically, and passionate about radio. He works well with in a team, is able to take guidance, and at the same time is self motivated." Rebecca Romo Producer BBC Radio Solent Quote from reference (full reference available): "Dan is a quick learner, well versed technically, and passionate about radio. He works well with in a team, is able to take guidance, and at the same time is self motivated." Rebecca Romo Producer BBC Radio Solent