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Victor Baraka Mbogo
Audio Engineer, Music Producer
North Hills,CA
Summary
Dedicated and skilled Audio Engineer with 13 years of experience in audio production and live sound reinforcement. Proficient in recording, mixing, and mastering techniques across various genres, including live events and studio sessions. Meticulous attention to detail, with a commitment to effective collaboration with producers, directors, and artists. A strong foundation in leadership, dedicated to nurturing others, and keen to cultivate an inclusive and supportive work culture while fostering successful outcomes. Driven by a love for people and keen to see visions come to life in any role.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Tour Manager
Sauti Sol
01.2021 - Current
- Hired support workers, stagehands and tour talent.
- Partnered with marketing team, construction workers, and drivers to coordinate logistics.
- Supplemented traveling tour crew with locally-hired workers.
- Managed timekeeping and payroll delivery for tour workers.
- Located vendors for necessary supplies and equipment and organized on-time deliveries.
- Controlled overhead costs and logistical expenses to meet tour budget goals.
- Supported team in delivering top-shelf tour entertainment by smoothly handling operational needs.
- Worked closely with management staff to create new and lucrative tours.
Technical Director
Sol Generation Records & Sauti Sol Entertainment
01.2020 - Current
- Built production teams to execute system design and installation.
- Managed productions and events while supervising audio, video, and lighting technicians.
- Served as primary decision-maker for internal technology spending, creating budget guidelines to reduce waste and decrease unnecessary upgrades.
- Oversaw testing of equipment and components to check for defects.
- Collaborated with leadership staff to determine appropriate budgets.
Audio Engineer
Sauti Sol
01.2017 - Current
- Translated the bands sonic vision to fans all over the world.
- Mixed and mastered vocal arrangements and music compositions,, and optimized songs, and albums.
- Performed sound quality checks and front-of-house mixing to maintain company sound system.
- Regulated volume level and sound quality during recording sessions.
- Performed site surveys to determine and design appropriate setup and audio equipment needs for various types of live events.
- Mixed and edited audio for live and recording events.
- Operated and troubleshot sound systems for various events.
Adjunct Lecturer
Africa Digital Media Institute
01.2016 - Current
- Developed and implemented Audio engineering and music production curriculum for improved learning and student performance.
- Collaborated with department head to create dynamic, ongoing curriculum development, and instruction improvement program.
- Mentored and advised students to explore career pathways based and amplify knowledge, skills and strengths.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Developed and implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage students in lectures and coursework.
- Led seminars and workshops to facilitate student learning and engagement and increase memory retention.
Director and Audio Engineer
MBOGOMUSIC
01.2010 - Current
- Live recording and post-production for various artists and events, broadcast recording and mixing for notable TV programs, live sound engineer for concerts and performances, recording, mixing, and mastering engineer for diverse projects, system tech and stagehand for live events, curating and leading audio production teams, immersive audio mixing and mastering - Dolby Atmos.
Sales and Warehouse Manager
Speaker Addict
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Oversaw upkeep of equipment and physical condition of warehouse, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations, and replacements.
- Redesigned warehouse layout to accommodate new equipment, maximize space utilization, and optimize processes.
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
- Evaluated supplies and product inventory to check for quality and quantity issues and returned unacceptable materials to vendors.
- Engineered various concerts and festivals.
Education
No Degree - Music Production & Engineering
Berklee College of Music
Boston, MA 05.2001 - 01.2015
High School Diploma - Sunny Hills High School
Sunny Hills High School
Fullerton, CA2012
Skills
Acoustics and Sound Measurement/Treatmentundefined
Websites
Technical Knowledge
SSL Live, Avid Venue Sc48, S3L, S5 S6, D-Show, Midas, Yamaha PM Series, CL Series, MG Series, DM Series, M7, LS9, Allen & Heath D-Live, I-Live, Qu Series, GL Series, ZED Series, Midas Pro, Digico SD Series, M32, CF Series, Soundcraft SI, Presonus Studio Live, Neve 88R, SSL Duality, API, Audient, Toft, Pro tools, Logic Pro, Studio One, Tracks Live, DANTE, AES, AVB, S LINK, MADI, WAVES sound grid, Dolby Atmos, SMAART, DANTE
References
References available upon request.
Software
Logic Pro X
Dolby Atmos
Smaart
Dante
Certification
Smaart Operator, Level 1
Interests
Immersive Mixing
Live Sound(FOH)
Mixing, Mastering
Dolby Atmos
Timeline
Shure Wireless Best Practice and RF Coordination
01-2024
Tour Manager
Sauti Sol
01.2021 - Current
Technical Director
Sol Generation Records & Sauti Sol Entertainment
01.2020 - Current
Smaart Operator, Level 1
01-2018
Audio Engineer
Sauti Sol
01.2017 - Current
Adjunct Lecturer
Africa Digital Media Institute
01.2016 - Current
Sales and Warehouse Manager
Speaker Addict
01.2011 - 01.2013
Director and Audio Engineer
MBOGOMUSIC
01.2010 - Current
No Degree - Music Production & Engineering
Berklee College of Music
05.2001 - 01.2015
High School Diploma - Sunny Hills High School
Sunny Hills High School
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