I’ve always been fascinated with science, math, and sound, but I’ve spent most of my life assuming that computer science was the most boring thing on earth. This year, though, I enrolled in Bloc (an online bootcamp) and I quit my job so that I could focus on learning programming and web development. Programming is the most intellectually invigorating thing I’ve found myself doing since I left college, and the idea of doing this for a living is incredibly thrilling to me. I’m equally excited by the ideas of open education, open educational resources, open-source mapping, and open-source anything that lets us better understand the world we live in.

Audio Production Coordinator @ Managed high-volume production scheduling for editing bays and recording/mixing rooms in Burbank, Hollywood, and Bangalore, India. Provided end-to-end schedule tracking, plus occasional production support (e.g., audio/video asset management, Pro Tools session formatting and playback, QC report review). Provided project coordination for foreign-language audio editing, conforming, encoding, watermarking, and packaging work, as well as for recording and mixing work (voiceover, foreign-language dubbing, audio description for the visually impaired, ADR, commentary). Worked with Deluxe project managers, Deluxe sister facilities, and Deluxe vendors worldwide; provided scheduling support and cost estimates for Deluxe-internal clients and external clients (Netflix, Fox, Sony, Disney, Marvel, Paramount, Lionsgate, and MGM, among others). Worked with production staff to ensure that client deliverable specs were met on time, whether the project was feature film, episodic TV, bonus material, or trailer; whether the project was an upcoming release, a recent release, or a catalog title; or whether the project was destined for theatrical, broadcast, home video (Blu-ray / DVD), streaming, or airline distribution. From January 2014 to September 2015 (1 year 9 months) Audio Production Scheduler @ Managed high-volume production scheduling for editing bays and recording/mixing rooms in Burbank, Hollywood, and Bangalore, India. From April 2013 to January 2014 (10 months) Piano Instructor @ Provided accessible piano lessons and group classes for students of all ages at various recreation and community centers in Northeast L.A. (Glassell Park Recreation Center, Ramona Hall Community Center, Lincoln Heights Recreation Center, and Carlin G. Smith Recreation Center). From January 2008 to December 2013 (6 years) Machine Room Operator (p.m.) @ Oversaw after-hours studio operations; maintained time-sensitive communication with operations director, staff, and clients regarding scheduling and media delivery; prepared and ensured that final deliverables (e.g., tape laybacks, punch fixes, mix stems) adhered to client and network specs and deadlines. From September 2012 to April 2013 (8 months) Vault Manager @ Oversaw the archival and transfer of all media between clients and staff (OMFs/AAFs, tapes, digital video files, deliverables, edit and mix session files); assisted machine room with videotape ingests and digital video file conversions; recorded and edited dialogue, foley, and effects. From March 2012 to September 2012 (7 months) Production Assistant @ Assisted operations director with client and staff scheduling, client communication, client needs, and facility-wide operations; assisted with VO, foley, and effects recording and editing; trained and supervised interns in day-to-day operations and vault management. From November 2010 to March 2012 (1 year 5 months) 2010 Census Enumerator @ Conducted door-to-door follow-up interviews with residents. From April 2010 to July 2010 (4 months) Intern @ Provided client services and admin support to a music editorial studio. From October 2009 to December 2009 (3 months) Intern @ Provided client services and operational support to an audio post-production studio and its sister companies. From May 2009 to June 2009 (2 months) Legal Assistant @ Provided administrative support to a family-run law office specializing in real estate transactions, estate planning, business entity formation, business contracts, and Taiwanese-American community work. From October 2006 to March 2009 (2 years 6 months)

Andrea Kao is skilled in: Audio Engineering, Pro Tools, Audio Post Production, Audio Editing, Ruby, Ruby on Rails, Git, Github, Sublime Text, Heroku, Web Development, Google Docs, FileMaker