CURRICULUM VITAE Nithin Sasikumar Bachelor in Audio Production Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Telephone: +971554134466 Email ID: nithinsasikumar@icloud.com Visa Status: Valid till November 2016 Driving License Status: Valid UAE license Objective: To use my skill and knowledge in the audio field of recording, mixing, DAW editing and Mastering in a creative and productive way to produce a result which will benefit the production house with excellent reputation building and extraordinary standard in the mainstream and underground music scene of both national and international level. Educational Background:

o Bachelor Degree in Production, SAE Institute, Dubai. (November 2011 – February 2014) o 2 years Experience in Bachelors in Design, Symbiosis International, Pune, India. o Higher Secondary graduate with first class, Eduscan Institute, Abu Dhabi, UAE. o High School graduate with distinction, Holy Grace Academy, Kerala, India.

Summary of skills and qualifications:

o Excellent skills in Audio Recording, Audio Mixing, DAW Editing, Audio Mastering, Audio Post Production, Surround Sound Design, Midi Production, and Electronic Music Production.

o Can handle management role, Multi-tasker, Team Player and can work under extreme pressure.

o Mastery of DAW such as Ableton Live (8/9), Pro Tools (9/10/11) and Logic Pro (9/X). o Knowledge with Mixing Desks such as Avid C24, Avid Icon and SSL. o Mastery of MS Word, MS PowerPoint, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator. o Excellent communication skills. o Fluent in English, Hindi and Malayalam.

Work Experience

o Currently working at White Cube Studios, Abu Dhabi since past two and half years as audio engineer and head of audio operations in extensive outside arena sounds for different events and in house productions for audio and video profiles.

o Worked with band “Anuryzm” as I tracked their Acoustics and Vocals for their album “All Is Not For All” released mid 2015.

o Worked with the band “DAISYGRIM” created an album called “Monday 9-9” with Hard Rock and Funk elements, delayed in release due to band financial crisis to complete marketing process. I have Recorded, Mixed, Mastered and Produced this record. Could be provided upon request.

o Worked with the band “Carl & The Reda Mafia” as Recording, Mixing & Mastering Engineer for the band debut album. Their album called “What The!?” was released on iTunes Middle East on February 2016 and was number 1 on their charts.

o Worked with Rapper “Lonestar” on creating his Album “Kush Dreams & Codeine Nightmares” to be released in late 2016.

o Working with a couple of independent artists as well as some signed artists of similar nature.

o Worked as audio engineer in the studio alongside many established local musicians including Bull Funk Zoo, Anuryzm, Carl & The Reda Mafia, DAISYGRIM, Trey Smith, Behold The Locus, Chronicles of Khan, DJ Saif and Sound, Walt Luvv, Kenda Rae, Physical Graffiti, We Speak In Colors, etc. and has mixed for nationally broadcast radio.

o Worked as assistant lead sound engineer for the band “Carl & The Reda Mafia” as they opened for Bon Jovi in “du Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi” in late 2015.

o Worked on live show for multiple acts across multiple venues in UAE such as; Metronome, B Lounge Open Mic, Iris Abu Dhabi Live Band, Iris Dubai Live Band, Abu Dhabi Music and Arts Foundation Capital Vibes II Live Band Performances, The Other Side and &Lounge at The Address Dubai Marina, Tribeca at JA Ocean Hotel Dubai, Soul DXB Puma Stage, Formula 1 Fanzone Abu Dhabi 2014 & the “du Arena”.

Links to my production works:

o https://soundcloud.com/nsks-works/sets/portfolio/s-hB3Px o https://soundcloud.com/cnrmafia/sets/what-the o https://soundcloud.com/whitecubeuae/sets/abu-dhabi-music-arts-foundation-abu-dhabi-

festival-white-cube-studios o http://fb.me/producernsk o http://fb.me/th3pr0j3kt o https://www.youtube.com/user/WhiteCubeUAE/videos - I have audio-wise worked on

most videos on this channel. Personal Details:

o Age: 22 (25/12/1991 DOB)

o Marital Status: Single

o Do I play any instruments: Yes, I do play a few instruments. My main instrument is the guitar, but I play mostly rhythm guitar. I play the bass on a moderately good level. I play the drums on a moderately good level. I’m more of an electronic musician as well.

References can be provided upon request.