Hi, I'm Aftab Hafeez - Creative Audio Technologist
I thrive at the dynamic intersection of creativity and scientific rigor, driven by a passion for pushing the boundaries of human communication through innovative sound and technology. I excel when developing novel audio experiences and solving complex challenges.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Led audio UX research for Google's Galaxy XR, applying biometric data to enhance user experience.
Founded a legal tech platform, demonstrating expertise in product development and entrepreneurial innovation.
Can advise on audio UX strategy, share insights on psychoacoustic research, and provide creative direction for sound design.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundational Composition & Sound Design
Began career as a composer and sound designer, scoring media and creating sonic experiences.
✦ Composer
✦ Sound Designer
Transition to Tech & User Experience
Shifted focus to audio user experience and psychoacoustics, applying research skills at Google.
✦ Audio UX Researcher
✦ Psychoacoustics
Entrepreneurial Innovation
Founded Pleadit, a legal tech startup, demonstrating entrepreneurial drive and product development.
✦ Founder
✦ Legal Tech
✦ Product Development
Biomechanics Research & Future Exploration
Currently exploring biomechanics in audio at Apple, pushing the limits of human-computer interaction.
✦ Apple
✦ Biomechanics Researcher
✦ XR
💪🏻 Superpowers
Pioneering Audio UX & Psychoacoustics
Innovating through data-driven sound design.
✦ Led audio UX research for Google's Galaxy XR.
✦ Applied EEG, GSR, and eye-tracking for user experience.
✦ Developed custom audio apps using machine learning.
Creative Technologist & Composer
Bridging artistic expression with technical solutions.
✦ Composed scores for award-winning media and artists.
✦ Designed interactive sound experiences for global brands.
✦ Founded a legal tech platform for document editing.
Research-Driven Problem Solver
Tackling complex challenges with scientific methods.
✦ Over 10 years of research in audio user experience.
✦ Focused on quantitative and biometric data analysis.
✦ Motivated by solving seemingly impossible problems.
I'm excited about
✦ Exploring cutting-edge audio research at Apple.
✦ Finding collaborators for innovative communication technologies.
✦ Discovering new applications for psychoacoustic research.
I can help with
✦ Advise on audio UX strategy and implementation.
✦ Share insights on psychoacoustic research methodologies.
✦ Provide creative direction for sound design projects.
I would love your help on
✦ Connect with experts in human-computer interaction.
✦ Find opportunities in emerging XR technologies.
✦ Discuss novel approaches to biometric data analysis.
