Ruari Molyneux

Software Engineer with experience in audio and AI, published research and an MSc (Distinction) in Sound and Music Computing.

Work Experience

Sonic Baume - rejig | Software Engineer |

OCT 2024 - Present

Project: Video Call Accessibility Agent | RNID

  • Project in collaboration with the RNID, applying AI to improve technology for hard of hearing users.
  • Developed an ML-powered tool delivering adaptive, real-time assistance, tested iteratively with hearing-impaired participants throughout development.
  • Secured funding based on prototype built in 2 months.
  • Technologies: React, Node.js, Typescript, Pulumi, GCP, MySQL, Redis, WebSockets.

Project: Rejig

  • Worked with an ex-BBC lead audio research engineer to design and implement a SaaS product for personalised media production.
  • Researched and developed features extraction pipelines for transcripts, music, and sound effects.
  • Developed an ML-driven system that automates hours of audio/video editing tasks into seconds.
  • Collaborated with a UX/UI design agency to assess and refine wireframes, resulting in a more intuitive user experience.
  • Designed with a human-in-the-loop philosophy to ensure creative intent remained central to the production workflow.
  • Benchmarked, profiled and deployed state of the art deep learning models to cloud platforms.
  • Involved in all stages of development, from initial idea to product launch.
Technologies: Typescript, React, Next.js, Express.js, Tailwind CSS, Generative AI, FFMPEG, Docker, AWS, WebSockets.

Simpleweb | Software Engineer |

FEB 2022 - FEB 2023

  • Designed and implemented tools on decentralized platforms.
  • Created a Slack-based colleague rewards system with internal tokens.
  • Developed a carbon-aware workspace optimisation tool for Bath University.
  • Participated in client meetings to ensure precise project requirements.
Technologies: Typescript, React, Next.js, Express.js, and Laravel.

Education

Queen Mary University of London

Sound and Music Computing MSc - Distinction | SEP 2023 - AUG 2024

Sheffield Hallam University

Computer Science BSc - 2:1 (69.4%) | SEP 2018 - MAY 2021

Programming Skills

Development: Typescript, Python, Node.js, React, SQL, Redis

Ops/Other: GIT, Docker, AWS, GCP

Publications