Xavier PR

Software Engineer &
Audio Mixing Enthusiast

Bio

With over 15 years of software engineering experience since 2009, I've worked across diverse industries—from cinema production (Studiocanal) and public transport (SNCF) to banking (Société Générale, Morgan Stanley, BNC), telecommunications (Bouygues, Orange), and dentistry (Acteon). Currently a Senior Developer on a consulting mission at Acteon, I've also led teams and managed projects, bringing both technical depth and strategic perspective to every initiative.

But what truly drives me is the intersection of technology and audio. For the past 3 years, I've been deeply passionate about audio mixing and mastering. What started as a guitarist creating sketches in Logic Pro evolved into a serious pursuit—I invested in building New Dawn Studio with professional-grade software and hardware, trained through resources like Mastering.com, and continuously refine my craft with daily practice.

I'm largely self-taught in audio production, but that's precisely what excites me: combining my engineering mindset with creative audio work. This unique blend—solid technical foundation + genuine audio expertise—positions me to build innovative solutions at the intersection of software engineering and music production.

Technologies

Java
Java
TypeScript
TypeScript
JavaScript
JavaScript
Python
Python
C#
C#
Spring
Spring
Quarkus
Quarkus
Hibernate
Hibernate
Vaadin
Vaadin
Svelte
Svelte
Angular
Angular
PostgreSQL
PostgreSQL
MySQL
MySQL
Oracle
Oracle
Cosmos DB
Cosmos DB
Docker
Docker
Kubernetes
Kubernetes
Azure
Azure
IoT Hub
IoT Hub
Kafka
Kafka
IBM MQ
IBM MQ
Maven
Maven
Git
Git
Agile
Agile

Experience

Selected examples from a diverse career

Senior Developer

Acteon | March 2023 - Present

  • Full-stack development in Java, Svelte, and Vaadin
  • Contributed to Kubernetes infrastructure setup for the first development platform
  • Designed databases and developed APIs with Spring/Quarkus
  • Explored emerging technologies (Azure IoT, Svelte POCs) to define architecture and guide technical decisions

Project Manager & Scrum Master

SNCF (Traction Domain) | 2015 - 2018

  • Scrum Master and Project Manager for cross-functional team
  • Started as developer, then transitioned to Scrum Master role
  • Developed iPad driver communication app and backend server (.NET C#)
  • Managed project financials and led consulting colleagues on-site

Research and Development Engineer

Studiocanal | Project RAMBO | Jan 2013 - Jan 2015

  • Project Management: Interface between internal development team and Studiocanal stakeholders
  • Workload estimation, weekly reporting, and mentoring team members on technical and functional competencies
  • Team lead for development tasks and technical validation of architectural decisions
  • Major development: Refactored contract cohesion control system in Java and PL/SQL for memory optimization
  • Backend development in Java and frontend with GWT, with Oracle database

Software Developer

Société Générale | PAD Tool | April 2018 - December 2020

  • Full-stack development with Java/Spring Boot APIs and Angular single-page applications
  • Database management with PostgreSQL and microservices architecture
  • End-to-end testing with JavaScript/Protractor following Page Object Model pattern
  • Docker-based deployment and agile/Scrum methodology

Studio

New Dawn Studio

I'm passionate about mixing and audio production. Over the years, I've invested time, energy, and resources to learn, progress, and master my craft.

New Dawn Studio is a reflection of this commitment—a dedicated space where I continue to explore and realize sonic projects.

DAW & Plugins

Logic Pro
Logic Pro
Slate Digital
Slate Digital
Softube
Softube
Soundtoys
Soundtoys
Waves
Waves
FabFilter
FabFilter
iZotope
iZotope
Universal Audio
Universal Audio
SSL
SSL

Hardware

Neve 542
Neve 542
Bettermaker Stereo Passive Equalizer
Bettermaker Stereo Passive Equalizer
SSL Fusion
SSL Fusion
Focal Alpha 65 EVO
Focal Alpha 65 EVO
WesAudio ngBusComp
WesAudio ngBusComp
SPL Vitalizer MK3
SPL Vitalizer MK3
Motu 828
Motu 828
Softube Console 1 Channel & Fader Mk III
Softube Console 1 Channel & Fader Mk III
Steven Slate Audio VSX
Steven Slate Audio VSX

Instruments

Beyond the mixing console, I'm a passionate guitarist. My instruments are not just tools for recording—they're extensions of my creativity and help me deeply understand the musician's perspective when mixing and mastering.

PRS (Paul Reed Smith)
PRS (Paul Reed Smith)
ESP
ESP
Martin & Co
Martin & Co
Fractal Audio (FM3)
Fractal Audio (FM3)
Epiphone
Epiphone

Creative Collaborations

Let's Create Together

I'm actively seeking collaborations with musicians and artists. Whether you need mixing, mastering, production, or creative partnership on original music projects, let's connect and make something great together.

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Production & Composition

Collaborating on original music projects from conception to final release. Writing, arranging, and producing music with artists who share a creative vision.

Mixing & Mastering

Helping artists realize their sonic vision. Meticulous mixing and mastering to bring clarity, depth, and professional quality to your recordings.

Music Creation

Co-writing and producing original tracks. Bringing technical precision and creative ideas to develop compelling, polished music.

Artist Support

Supporting musicians throughout their creative journey. From initial concepts to final release, providing technical expertise and creative feedback.

Why This Combination Works

🎨 Tech Meets Music

I bridge software engineering and audio production, understanding both the technical possibilities and the creative vision. This unique perspective helps create solutions that are both innovative and musically meaningful.

🎵 Seeking Growth

Passionate about mixing, mastering, and production with real hands-on experience. Always learning and growing while supporting artists in their creative journey.

❤️ Genuine Passion

This isn't a side project—music production is my passion. I'm genuinely invested in helping artists create their best work and bringing collaborative projects to life.

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