Andy Williamson
Senior Audio Production Specialist
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Audio Production Specialist with 15+ years of experience in audio engineering, AI audio workflows, forensic audio analysis, and post-production. Skilled in critical listening, audio enhancement, voice evaluation, and technical problem-solving, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality results for global clients and multidisciplinary teams. Passionate about sound, technology, and helping create exceptional audio experiences.
Experience
Audio Specialist – AI Audio Production at Confidential Client (NDA) (Present)
- Perform high-precision audio editing, evaluation, and enhancement to support AI training and development workflows.
- Work extensively with voice recordings, sound clips, and complex auditory material, ensuring professional-grade clarity and accurate sonic representation.
- Apply advanced knowledge of signal processing, acoustics, and audio quality standards to solve complex problems and refine outputs used in AI systems.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary technical teams across time zones, contributing expert audio insight to evolving tools and workflows whilst consistently meeting demanding deadlines.
- Operate independently from a purpose-built professional studio, delivering consistent, detail-oriented results with minimal supervision.
Forensic Audio Specialist at Contract (Present)
- Conduct forensic examination and enhancement of compromised audio for legal and evidentiary use.
- Restore and analyse recordings from sources such as body-worn cameras, covert devices, and low-quality capture environments.
- Apply rigorous methodologies for noise reduction, intelligibility improvement, and spectral analysis.
- Produce clear, defensible technical reports explaining audio findings to non-technical stakeholders.
- Maintain strict adherence to ethical, procedural, and professional standards.
Audio Engineer & Producer at Independent Studio Practice (Present)
15+ Years
- Designed and built a state-of-the-art production studio, optimizing acoustics, signal flow, and equipment integration.
- Delivered and managed professional audio for music production, sound design, and spoken-word content.
- Developed efficient workflows for editing, mixing, and sonic refinement across multiple formats and platforms.
- Maintained consistently high audio quality aligned with professional and broadcast standards.
Audio Educator & Course Creator at Skillshare & In-Person Instruction
Engaged periodically throughout my professional career
- Created and delivered an online music production course hosted on Skillshare, with over 100 enrolled students.
- Taught in-person audio production courses, focusing on practical skills, critical listening, and tool mastery.
- Demonstrated complex audio concepts clearly and effectively, supporting learners with varied technical backgrounds.
- Strengthened communication skills essential for instruction, annotation, and collaborative technical work.
Education
Degree in Audio Engineering in Audio Engineering – SAE INSTITUTE (2009-02-27)
Masters in Audio Production in Audio Production – SAE INSTITUTE (2027-01-16)