
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Music – York University | School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
(2010-2015)
- Studied composition in the Music Department
- Additional courses in Film, Digital Media, Dance, and Design
- Founder & President of the Music Students Association (MSA) (2010-2015)
- President of the Creative Arts Students Association (CASA) (2011-2015)
- Oversaw extracurricular arts activities, events, and fundraisers for over 4,000 students in all departments: Music, Film, Design, Visual Arts, Dance, Theatre, and Digital Media.
- Worked with faculty and successfully amended several arts requirements to allow students to take interdisciplinary non-major courses.
- Creator of the Media Music Concert, a student showcase featuring film, TV, and video game music arranged and performed by students. In 2020, the show celebrated its 10th anniversary, making it a staple of the York U Music student experience.
Media Music Concert | Year 1
Media Music Concert | Year 2
Orchestra Manager & Educator
Celebrity Symphony Orchestra | Dr. Andrzej Rozbicki, Music Director
(2012-2017)
- Served under the tutelage and mentorship of Dr. Rozbicki for over 10 years (beginning from high school).
- Became orchestra manager in 2012, in charge of the following: orchestra/musician bookings, budget negotiations, sheet music cataloguing and printing, rehearsal scheduling and organization, graphic design and concert branding (posters, program booklets, marketing materials), video production (concert recordings, editing, promotional clips, sound mixing).
- Worked closely with Maestro Rozbicki to conceptualize and create all concert programmes and researched all guest artists (from Poland, Canada, and around the world) to be featured in each performance, along with instrumental selections to highlight the symphony orchestra’s versatility.
- From 2013-2015, the CSO and Toronto Catholic District School Board organized 3 European summer tours for Grade 11-12 music students. Worked as a trip supervisor and educator during visits to the continent’s major musical cities, concert halls and theatres: Vienna, Paris, Warsaw, Milan, Venice, Berlin, Salzburg, Prague, Krakow, among others.
- Became composer-in-residence in 2013, composed and arranged original music as well as adaptations from Polish classical repertoire, including Chopin, Penderecki, Kilar, Paderewski, Buczynski, among others.
- Performed 5 concerts at Hammerson Hall in the Living Arts Center over the years, including the premiere of an original composition, Bishop Marrocco Rhapsody, at age 18.
Composer For Film & Games
Industry Recognitions
- 2-time Hollywood Music in Media Awards winner (9-time nominee). Competed in categories with AAA Hollywood composers such as Alexandre Desplat (The Shape of Water), Dario Marianelli (Pride & Prejudice), and fellow Canadian and Oscar-winning composer Michael Danna (Life of Pi), pictured on the right.
- 5-time SOCAN Foundation Award winner in Audio/Visual category.
- Film scores have been featured in festivals around the world, including TIFF, Cannes, and Idyllwild.
- Scored over 30+ media projects ranging from short & feature films, console and mobile video games, TV advertising, and interactive theatre.
Body of Work
- 4 compositions for full orchestra: Bishop Marrocco Rhapsody (2009), Homage to the Polish President (2010), Polish Rhapsody (2012), La Sonatigrand (2012).
- 2 piano nocturnes: Buenos Aires Nocturne (2010), Shadow of Night (2012).
- Over 1,000 minutes of music scored to picture for film and video games, including 7 soundtrack albums.
- Recorded the soundtrack album to the feature film Quarries (2016) with 5-time Juno award-winning classical guitarist Liona Boyd.
- Have worked as a MIDI orchestrator for several composers in Toronto and Los Angeles, offering specialty services in realistic MIDI orchestral mockups for post-production process, before producer/director approval for orchestral recording sessions.
Groups & Affiliations
- SOCAN
- SCGC (Screen Composers Guild of Canada)
- GANG (Game Audio Network Guild)
- MASTR Studios (former film scoring collective)
Web & Graphic Designer
I&J Designs Ltd. | Run with wife and business partner, Jessica Paiva
(2015-present)
- Boutique-style web & graphic design firm established in 2015.
- Have worked on over 5,000 website and graphic design projects for clients in Canada, US, and Europe.
- Client industries range from travel and tourism, luxury yachts, artists and filmmakers, real estate developers, industrial and construction, as well as non-profits and charitable organizations, etc.
- Have worked exclusively with a select number of large marketing firms as principal designers and brand developers.

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- E-Commerce
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- Music
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Spin Cafe
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Lux Looks
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Little Dragon Media
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- Music
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G4 Design House
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CPG Executive Search
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Walkinshaw
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Bortolussi Family Law
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Azurikz
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Arcadia Academy of Music
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Active Insurance
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A Better You Centre
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Suretrack Warehousing
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Careers in Film & Television
- Director
- Screenwriter
- Producer
- Cinematographer
- Editor
- Production Designer
- Art Director
- Costume Designer
- Makeup Artist
- Hair Stylist
- Special Effects Artist
- Sound Designer
- Composer
- Casting Director
- Location Manager
- Camera Operator
- Grip
- Gaffer
- Steadicam Operator
- Production Assistant
- Assistant Director
- Script Supervisor
- Boom Operator
- Foley Artist
- Stunt Coordinator
- Film Critic
- Publicist
- Agent
- Lawyer
- Accountant.
Careers in Music
- Musician
- Singer
- Songwriter
- Composer / Music Producer
- Audio Engineer
- Recording Studio Manager
- Tour Manager
- Music Manager
- Booking Agent
- Publicist
- Music Publisher
- Music Lawyer
- Music Business Manager
- Music Teacher
- Music Therapist
- Music Director
- Session Musician
- Sound Designer
- Arranger
- Music Critic
- Music Journalist
- A&R Representative
- Music Merchandiser
- Music Festival Promoter
- Music Venue Manager
- Music Tour Bus Driver
- Music Instrument Technician
- Music Equipment Rental Manager
- Music Rights Administrator
- Music Archivist
Careers in Performing Arts
- Actor/Actress
- Dancer
- Musician
- Singer/Vocalist
- Choreographer
- Director
- Playwright
- Composer
- Music Director
- Conductor
- Stage Manager
- Lighting Designer
- Set Designer
- Costume Designer
- Makeup Artist
- Sound Engineer
- Casting Director
- Production Manager
- Dance Instructor
- Acting Coach
- Voice Over Artist
- Puppeteer
- Circus Performer
- Stunt Performer
- Cabaret Performer
- Mime Artist
- Performance Artist
- Impersonator/ Tribute Artist
- Theatre Critic/Reviewer
- Stagehand/Technician
Careers in Media & Broadcasting
- Journalist
- News Anchor
- Reporter
- Editor
- Photographer
- Videographer
- Producer
- Writer
- Copy Editor
- Content Creator
- Social Media Manager
- Graphic Designer
- Multimedia Specialist
- Media Planner
- Media Buyer
- Advertising Executive
- Public Relations Specialist
- Event Planner
- Marketing Manager
- Brand Manager
- Audience Researcher
- Media Sales Representative
- Broadcast Technician
- Radio Host
- Podcast Producer
- Audio Editor
- Video Editor
- Web Designer
- Data Analyst
- Digital Media Manager
Careers in Design
- Graphic Designer
- UI/UX Designer
- Web Designer
- Industrial Designer
- Fashion Designer
- Interior Designer
- Architect
- Landscape Designer
- Art Director
- Creative Director
- Brand Identity Designer
- Packaging Designer
- Motion Designer
- Game Designer
- 3D Animator
- Illustrator
- Visual Designer
- User Experience Researcher
- Production Designer
- Set Designer
- Costume Designer
- Jewelry Designer
- Textile Designer
- Exhibit Designer
- Lighting Designer
- Furniture Designer
- Product Development Manager
- Design Strategist
- Environmental Designer
- Design Educator
Careers in Video Games
- Game Developer
- Game Designer
- Game Programmer
- Level Designer
- UI/UX Designer
- 3D Artist
- 2D Artist
- Animator
- Writer
- Sound Designer
- Composer
- QA Tester
- Project Manager
- Producer
- Community Manager
- Game Tester
- Technical Artist
- Concept Artist
- Gameplay Engineer
- AI Programmer
- Network Programmer
- Monetization Designer
- Game Analytics Manager
- Marketing Manager
- PR Manager
- Customer Support Representative
- User Acquisition Manager
- Event Coordinator
- Business Development Manager
- Talent Acquisition Manager
Careers in Social Media
- Social Media Manager
- Social Media Strategist
- Content Creator
- Digital Marketing Manager
- Influencer
- Community Manager
- Brand Ambassador
- Social Media Analyst
- Social Media Advertiser
- Social Media Coordinator
- Social Media Copywriter
- Social Media Designer
- Social Media Video Editor
- Social Media Photographer
- Social Media Producer
- Social Media Account Manager
- Social Media Sales Representative
- Social Media Consultant
- Social Media Trainer
- Social Media Customer Service Representative
- Social Media Crisis Manager
- Social Media Data Analyst
- Social Media Researcher
- Social Media Compliance Specialist
- Social Media Influencer Manager
- Social Media Event Coordinator
- Social Media Publicist
- Social Media Platform Manager
- Social Media Trainer
- Social Media Influencer Agency Owner
Careers in Fine Arts
- Artist
- Art Director
- Illustrator
- Animator
- Graphic Designer
- Creative Director
- Photographer
- Filmmaker
- Set Designer
- Production Designer
- Costume Designer
- Makeup Artist
- Hair Stylist
- Special Effects Artist
- Prop Master
- Script Writer
- Art Critic
- Art Historian
- Art Teacher
- Art Conservator
- Gallery Manager
- Art Curator
- Museum Director
- Art Auctioneer
- Art Lawyer
- Art Consultant
- Art Appraiser
- Art Handler
- Art Installer
- Art Restorer
Careers in Advertising
- Account Executive
- Advertising Manager
- Art Director
- Copywriter
- Creative Director
- Digital Marketing Manager
- Brand Manager
- Media Planner
- Media Buyer
- Social Media Manager
- Public Relations Specialist
- Event Planner
- Market Research Analyst
- Graphic Designer
- Production Manager
- Traffic Manager
- Advertising Sales Agent
- Account Coordinator
- Advertising Consultant
- Business Development Manager
- Project Manager
- Digital Content Creator
- Creative Strategist
- UX Designer
- Video Editor
- Motion Graphics Designer
- Brand Strategist
- Presentation Designer
- Digital Analytics Manager
- Marketing Communications Manager
Careers in Web Development
- Front-End Developer
- Back-End Developer
- Full-Stack Developer
- Web Designer
- UI/UX Designer
- Mobile Developer
- E-commerce Developer
- Content Management System Developer
- DevOps Engineer
- Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer
- Database Administrator
- Information Security Analyst
- Technical Writer
- SEO Specialist
- Social Media Manager
- Analytics Manager
- Marketing Manager
- Project Manager
- Product Manager
- Business Analyst
- User Researcher
- User Experience (UX) Researcher
- Technical Support Specialist
- Customer Success Manager
- Account Manager
- Sales Representative
- HR Manager
- Finance Manager
- Legal Counsel
- CEO/Founder
Careers in Artificial Intelligence
- AI Engineer
- Machine Learning Engineer
- Data Scientist
- AI Research Scientist
- Natural Language Processing (NLP) Engineer
- Robotics Engineer
- Computer Vision Engineer
- Deep Learning Engineer
- AI Product Manager
- AI Technical Program Manager
- AI Strategy Consultant
- AI Business Analyst
- AI Ethicist
- AI Project Manager
- AI Data Analyst
- AI Quality Assurance Engineer
- AI DevOps Engineer
- AI Application Developer
- AI Software Developer
- AI Trainer
- AI Technical Writer
- AI Interaction Designer
- AI Solution Architect
- AI Security Engineer
- AI Operations Manager
- AI Infrastructure Engineer
- AI Hardware Engineer
- AI Governance and Risk Analyst
- AI Marketing Manager
- AI Sales Engineer
Careers in Future Tech
- Sustainability Manager
- Virtual Event Planner
- Digital Health Coach
- Cybersecurity Specialist
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) Ethicist
- Digital Experience Designer
- Blockchain Developer
- Data Analyst
- Robotics Engineer
- Quantum Computing Researcher
- Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) Developer
- Social Media Influencer
- User Experience (UX) Researcher
- Renewable Energy Specialist
- 5G Network Architect
- Autonomous Vehicle Specialist
- Personalized Medicine Specialist
- Urban Farming Specialist
- Space Exploration Engineer
- Geospatial Analyst
- Bioprinting Technician
- EdTech Trainer
- Virtual Interior Designer
- Sports Science Coach
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Personal Branding Consultant
- Mental Health Therapist
- Health Technology Specialist
- Sustainable Transportation Specialist
- Gamification Designer