Rishi Shukla
Research and Development Software Engineer at KEF | Kent Engineering & Foundry- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Agile Project Management Practitioner
APMG InternationalNov, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
Qualified Teacher, Learning and Skills (QTLS) status
Institute for LearningDec, 2010- Nov, 2024 -
Cert. CE in Web Design
Birkbeck, University of LondonSep, 2010- Nov, 2024 -
Certificate of Mentoring
University of GreenwichMay, 2010- Nov, 2024 -
Higher Diploma in Contemporary Music Production
Academy of Contemporary MusicJul, 2002- Nov, 2024
Experience
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KEF | Kent Engineering & Foundry
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United Kingdom
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Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
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100 - 200 Employee
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Research and Development Software Engineer
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Aug 2021 - Present
Developing software used in the design and production of internationally acclaimed, award-winning hi-fi speakers. Developing software used in the design and production of internationally acclaimed, award-winning hi-fi speakers.
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Pearson
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United Kingdom
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Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Examiner
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May 2012 - Present
One of the leadership team managing the awarding process for up to 4,000 A Level Music Technology qualifications per year.
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Associate Examiner
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May 2010 - Apr 2012
Assessed entries for A Level Music Technology Portfolio 1 (sequencing, recording and arranging).
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Queen Mary University of London
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United Kingdom
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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UKRI funded Doctoral Researcher in the Centre for Digital Music
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Sep 2016 - Jul 2021
UKRI funded position within the Media and Arts Technology Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT). Researched applications of 3D sound in music recommendation and navigation for audio-only interfaces. Multiple software development (C++, Java, MATLAB, Python) and media production skills developed as part of the CDT programme and research process. PhD awarded in April 2023. UKRI funded position within the Media and Arts Technology Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT). Researched applications of 3D sound in music recommendation and navigation for audio-only interfaces. Multiple software development (C++, Java, MATLAB, Python) and media production skills developed as part of the CDT programme and research process. PhD awarded in April 2023.
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BBC
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United Kingdom
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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700 & Above Employee
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Visiting Researcher
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Jul 2019 - Oct 2019
Managed the "Voice-led interactive exploration of audio" project, investigating auditory environment design for music discovery on smart speakers/headphones. Managed the "Voice-led interactive exploration of audio" project, investigating auditory environment design for music discovery on smart speakers/headphones.
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ABRSM
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United Kingdom
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Musicians
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200 - 300 Employee
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Digital Learning Product Co-ordinator
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Jun 2014 - Jul 2016
Project management role overseeing digital initiatives for ABRSM music learning services. Primary outputs included production of three apps to support ABRSM exams (two for iOS, one for iOS and Android) and scoping of cross-departmental needs to inform digital transformation tendering.KPI: average YOY increase in downloads (53%) and revenue (83%).
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Digital Learning Assistant
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Jul 2011 - Jun 2014
Executive role developing online resources and mobile apps to support ABRSM music exams. Primary outputs included pedagogical/musical co-design for three new releases (two for iOS and Android, one HTML5).KPI: average YOY increase in downloads (11%) and revenue (5%)
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The Sixth Form College Farnborough
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Education Administration Programs
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100 - 200 Employee
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Music Technology Subject Tutor
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Sep 2006 - Aug 2010
Tutor at a state comprehensive FE college with Beacon status consistently rated 'Outstanding'. Taught all components of AS and A2 Music Technology to 60-75 students per year, including tracking, monitoring, reporting and intervention to verify and evidence student learning.
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Music Technology Subject Leader
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Sep 2007 - Aug 2009
Lead for sound recording facility, two teaching staff and two technicians. I undertook a two-year process of wholesale curriculum redesign to meet the department's growth into UK's largest subject centre (of over 200 students). This included new approaches for facilities management, budgeting and cost control, mentorship of new teaching and support staff, quality assurance mechanisms and course recruitment.
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The Windsor Boys School
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Education Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Music Technology Teacher & Studios Manager
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Nov 2004 - Aug 2006
Lead for music technology curricula and resources at a Performing Arts Specialist state comprehensive. Responsibilities included delivery of A Level Music Technology teaching to 20 sixth form students per year, providing technical support and tuition for all other students/staff and management of the recording studio, music IT suite and rehearsal rooms. Lead for music technology curricula and resources at a Performing Arts Specialist state comprehensive. Responsibilities included delivery of A Level Music Technology teaching to 20 sixth form students per year, providing technical support and tuition for all other students/staff and management of the recording studio, music IT suite and rehearsal rooms.
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ACM - Academy of Contemporary Music
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United Kingdom
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Tutor for Music Production Level 3
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Apr 2006 - Jul 2006
Delivered ten week evening class focussing on advanced music production techniques using Logic Pro. Delivered ten week evening class focussing on advanced music production techniques using Logic Pro.
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Education
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Queen Mary University of London
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Media and Arts Technology -
City, University of London
Master of Science (MSc), Music Information Technology -
University of Greenwich
PGCE, Post-compulsory Education and Training -
University of Nottingham
Bachelor’s Degree, BA (Hons) History
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