About
I'm Nikolaus, an audio engineer based in Vienna, studying Audio Engineering at SAE Institute Vienna. Since 2025 I've been working on independent short films, on set as boom operator and head of audio, and in post doing editing, Foley, mixing and mastering.
Music came first. I've been producing beats for years and mix and master for independent artists as clappednik. Before audio I trained in graphic design, with internships at Die Presse and Digital Sunray, and I've been part of the ASEBEN / NEBESA music collective in Ljubljana since 2020.
CV
Film & sound
Boom Operator & On-Set Head of Audio
Independent short film productions
2025 – 2026 · Vienna
- On-set audio recording (boom operating) across independent short films
- Head of audio on set for multiple productions, responsible for dialogue and ambient capture
Post-Production Sound Engineer
Independent short film productions
2025 – 2026 · Vienna
- Editing, Foley, mixing and mastering for short films
Front of House, Lighting & Sound Technician
Restaurant Schönbrunner Stöckl & Dinnertheater
Nov 2025 – Apr 2026 · Vienna
- Ran live lighting and sound during dinner theatre performances
Music
Independent Producer, Mixing & Mastering Engineer
clappednik
Several years
- Composed and sold original beats independently
- Mixing and mastering for independent artists
- YouTube channel of original beats: 300+ subscribers, 50,000+ views
Community Member & Support
ASEBEN / NEBESA Collective
Dec 2020 – present · Ljubljana / online
- Part of the team behind a collective staging online events and in-person events in Ljubljana, 150–200 attendees per event
- Programmed and played live sets; helped host performers including Meatcomputer, Kets4eki, HubiTheKid and Akomenezelis
- Supports the ASEBEN YouTube channel spotlighting Balkan / Central European artists: 4,700+ subscribers, 1.8M+ views
Other experience
Promoter
Backbone Marketing
May 2025 – present · Vienna
- Brand promotion and product sampling at events and points of sale
Supervisor (previously Call Agent)
BMEIA, Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs
Aug 2021 – Nov 2022 · Vienna
- Promoted to supervisor after 3 months; handled high-stress and escalated calls, including complex visa enquiries
- Point of contact for agents, including Austrian Armed Forces personnel, for guidance and escalation
Civilian Service (Zivildienst)
Integrationshaus Wien
Nov 2022 – Aug 2023 · Vienna
- Supported daily operations for residents; organized and managed donation intake
Graphic Design Intern
Die Presse
Jun – Jul 2021 · Vienna
- Editorial graphics and data visualizations in Adobe Illustrator
Graphic Design Intern
Digital Sunray
Jul 2018 & Jul 2019 · Vienna
Education
Audio Engineering
SAE Institute Vienna
2023 – present · Vienna
- Final project: motorized fader controller
Graphic Design, Foundation Course
WIFI
Sep 2021 – Jun 2022 · St. Pölten
High School Diploma & IB Diploma (Art & German)
American International School Zagreb
2015 – 2021 · Zagreb