John R. McCarty
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EDUCATION
Stanford University
M.A. in Music, Science, and Technology at the Center for Computer
Research in Music & Acoustics CCRMA
University of Miami Coral Gables, FL
1998 May, 2002
B.M., Music Engineering Graduated Cum Laude
Minors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Received Music Engineering Service Award
President 2001-2002, UM Audio Engineering Society
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Analog Devices Inc. Wilmington, MA Feb 2007 - Present
Software Engineer
Design and implementation of the SigmaStudio graphical audio DSP development environment.
Develop Linux ALSA device drivers for audio codecs.
Provide customer support and implement custom audio processing algorithms.
Cakewalk (www.cakewalk.com) Boston, MA July 2003 Feb 2007
Software Engineer
Member of development teams for Cakewalk s SONAR digital audio workstation, Project 5
version 2, Sonitus:fx suite, Kinetic, P606, and Cakewalk VST Adapter.
Lead developer for Cakewalk Kinetic 2.
Responsible for integration of POW-r dither algorithms and MPEX time stretching/pitch
shifting libraries communication with 3rd party technology partners.
Coordinated and implemented integration of Roland V-Vocal technology with Roland
Corporation Japan.
Designer and developer for Cakewalk Surround Bridge, a surround sound adapter for stereo
signal processing plug-ins.
Created messaging protocol for bi-directional communication between Roland SP-606 Groove
Sampling Workstation and Cakewalk s SP606 software via MIDI system exclusive messaging.
Working in MS Visual C++, Visual Studio .Net, and cross platform environments.
GDI/MFC graphic user interface development.
Identifying product defects and prioritizing updates.
Coordinating efforts within small teams to meet demanding product release schedules.
A.R.T. Sound Lighting & Video Technologies Miami, FL June 2001 March 2002
A/V Technician
Performed system installation and repair (lighting, sound, & acoustic treatments)
Manufactured products (speakers, acoustic panels, fiber optic lighting)
Supervised performance center renovation (Sandals Halcyon Resort - St. Lucia, W.I.)
Audio Intern Todd-AO/Editworks Atlanta, GA Summer 2000
Transfer and delivery of television and radio content
Participated in and engineered sound design for television promotions
Sound Technician Carnival Cruise Lines M.S. Inspiration, PR Summer 1999
Operated and maintained all onboard sound systems
Live sound engineer for all shows, guest performers, and ship activities
SKILLS
Experience with C & C++, Microsoft .NET C#, Intel assembler; HTML, JavaScript,
Embedded programming.
Knowledgeable with MS Visual Studio, MS Excel & Office, Matlab, Photoshop.
Proficient in Windows and Linux/Unix environments.
Experience with electronic circuit design, pro-audio equipment installation and repair,
intelligent lighting systems, and loudspeaker design and construction.
Experienced recording engineer. Worked extensively tracking, mixing, and mastering rock,
pop, jazz, and classical music.
Musician, piano, percussion and bass guitar.