Hi! I’m Mike, a Dundee based Sound designer currently working at Sumo Digital on an unannounced title. Previous to this I worked at 4J for 2 years working on multiple Minecraft DLC packs, providing and implementing the sound and music.
Prior to my job at 4J, I attended Abertay University where I attained a Professional Masters in Game Development and a 1st class Honours Degree in Sound and Music for games. During my studies, I also provided contract work for the local game studio Pocket Sized Hands.
Before learning about game design at Abertay, my background was in musical composition, though I’ve been an avid gamer for as long as I can remember. Being able to combine these aspects of my life into a career still has me pinching myself occasionally, and I can honestly say I love my job.
Main Skills: Sound Design, Music Composition, Interactive Music, Wwise, Reaper, UE4, Unity
Additional Skills: Basic Blueprint and C# knowledge, Pure Data, Source Tree, Cubase
“Mike is an excellent composer and Sound designer, and has a real passion for making games feel and sound as good as they can. He's widely talented, highly motivated, and exceptionally collaborative. In my 10+ years in the industry, Mike is the best sound guy I've worked with.”
— Iain Everett, Lead Software Developer at 4J Studios
Credited Titles
Minecraft Packs (4J Studios)
Dish Life (Pocket Sized Hands)
“Mike’s work helped bring Dish Life: the game to life. Working within our constraints he delivered exactly what the game was needing. Would definitely work with him again!"
— Alan Yeats, Technical Director at Pocket Sized Hands
Personal Projects
Wwise & Unreal Implementation
Redesigns
Procedural Music
“Mike is an outstanding sound designer. He is talented, hard-working, and always tries to find new and exciting ways to record and implement audio for any project he might be a part of. He is self-driven and works great with teams, always motivating those around him with his creativity and professionalism. His skills and great personality are definitely assets to anyone working with him.”
— Dr Christos Michalakos, Senior Lecturer at Abertay University