About
I am a composer, producer, and sonic arts creator with a technical foundation in electrical and computer engineering. I recently graduated from Olin College of Engineering (Class of 2024) and have continued expanding my work across audio, machine learning, and advanced hardware systems.
My creative practice blends modular synthesis, electronic composition, digital instrument design, and experimental sound work with engineering experience spanning machine learning, embedded systems, GaN power electronics, VLSI, and quantum-scale computing. I currently develop computer vision and multimodal AI systems as a Machine Learning Engineer at Integrated Solutions International while producing original music and leading creative direction at Broken Gourd Records.
I am deeply interested in the intersections of technology and sound, exploring how custom tools, modern DSP, and emerging AI models can shape new musical and artistic possibilities. Outside of the studio I am an outdoorsman, improviser, and DIY enthusiast.
This website showcases a portfolio of my engineering projects, sonic works, and ongoing explorations across composition, electronics, and creative technology. It also includes ways to get in touch and collaborate.
Resume
Below is a quick summary of some of my professional and educational experience. My full resume PDF is below as well.
Summary
Max Stopyra
Electrical and computer engineer with 5+ years of experience in product design, computer architecture, hardware design, and embedded systems, complemented by a parallel practice as a composer, producer, and sonic-arts creator working with modular synthesis, digital instrument design, and contemporary audio production.
- Advance, NC USA
- (336) 577-4131
- max@stopyra.com
Education
B.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering
2020 - 2024
Olin College of Engineering, Needham MA
Recipient of the half-tuition merit-based scholarship at Olin College for studies in electrical and computer engineering, gaining a deep understanding of logic design, embedded systems, integrated circuit design, sustainability, and ethical, human-centered design
Minor in Jazz Studies and Music Production
2023
Victoria University of Wellington, NZ
Lived and studied as a full-time musician and producer in Wellington, New Zealand, gaining a deep understanding of popular and jazz music theory, music production, audio engineering, music history, electronic sound design, and the music industry
Community & Nonprofit Leadership
Board Member
2025 – Present
The Weston Award for Nonprofit Excellence – Forsyth County, NC
- Guide selection and evaluation for an annual award recognizing the most effective nonprofits in Forsyth County.
- Strengthen community impact by supporting organizations that demonstrate outstanding leadership, stewardship, and service delivery.
Production Assistant
2025
Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation – Blue Ridge Music Center, Galax, VA
- Support live concerts through efficient stage operations and high-quality sound reinforcement for leading bluegrass, old-time, blues, and Americana artists.
- Assist programs that preserve and promote the musical traditions of the Blue Ridge region in collaboration with the National Park Service.
Professional Experience
Machine Learning Engineer
2024 – Present
Integrated Solutions International, LLC – Winston Salem, NC
- Design and deploy advanced computer vision models with scalable data pipelines and GPU-accelerated training, optimized for edge, mobile, and cloud inference.
- Engineer specialized AI solutions using cutting-edge transformer, diffusion, and multimodal architectures to solve complex real-world problems.
Founder & Music Producer
2025 – Present
Broken Gourd Records, LLC – Advance, NC
- Produce and release original music from concept to master, overseeing songwriting, recording, mixing, and distribution across major platforms.
- Lead the label’s creative direction, branding, and marketing while developing modern, high-quality productions using contemporary audio and studio technologies.
Applications Engineering Intern
2024
Analog Devices, Inc. - Wilmington, MA
- Research and validate use cases for Gallium Nitride semiconductor tech
- Design, layout, and fabricate (Allegro) GaN-based power converters for long-term reliability testing of GaN FETs, gate drivers, and controllers
SFQ Circuit Design Engineering Intern
2022
MIT Lincoln Laboratories - Lexington, MA
- Used Cadence and Virtuoso to design and test single flux quantum circuitry for use in quantum computing nanosystems
- Created LISP software tools to bolster efficiency of single flux quantum integrated circuit design process
Telematics Test Engineering Intern
2020 - 2021
Nissan – Farmington Hills, MI
- Conducted end-to-end tests on EV telematics systems using TestRail and in-house software tools, ensuring efficient functionality for end-users, optimizing system architecture for new EV related infrastructure
- Designed and improved hardware used in static testing of prototype and production level telematics systems
Founder and Technical Lead
2021 - Present
Aardvark Audio - Needham, MA
- Design, manage, and build music tech venture from the ground up as an electrical engineer and entrepreneur
- Work closely with professional producers and musicians to design products that fit into a myriad of creative workflows within music and synthesis
Portfolio
Here is a portfolio that showcases some of my projects and creative works.
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Contact
Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or feedback or want to discuss potential collaborations. Whether through email, a phone call, or connecting with me on social media, I'd love to hear from you.