Scott Holden

Owner

About

🎧 **Audio & Acoustics Specialist | Product Innovator | Collaborative Leader** With over 25 years in audio systems, acoustics, and product development, I’ve helped shape technologies that have generated over $12 billion in sales. From designing high-performance products to customer training and support my work bridges technical precision with creative purpose. But beyond what I do is *how* I work: - I’m a lifelong learner—always exploring new tools, processes, and perspectives to improve how we build and collaborate. - I foster strong, lasting relationships. My best work happens when I value the knowledge and personalities of those around me. - I elevate others. Even small contributions can shift the course of a project, and I make sure credit is given where it’s due. - I strive to do what’s right—with intention, humility, and integrity. - I listen deeply, speak clearly, and show up fully. Whether I’m in the lab, on a cross-functional team, or supporting a customer, I bring a user-centered mindset and a passion for sound that drives everything I do. Let’s connect—especially if you’re building something that needs to be heard. Testimonials - "More than getting work finished and out of the way on time, he strives to understand project goals, root cause issues and applies his decades of expert knowledge in his daily work... He is always insightful with his work and is a great technical resource in meetings. I have really enjoyed his attitude, teamwork, critical thinking and humor he brought to our team dynamic." - Tracy Wick, Manager "On the technical side, Scott has excellent understanding of acoustics in general and also deep understanding of how to make accurate and repeatable measurements in an anechoic chamber. I also really appreciated Scott’s expertise in subjective audio testing, psychoacoustics, and program managing audio-related projects. Scott just made it happen!!" Gary Bulkholder - Manager "Scott's extensive background equips him with many unique, first-hand, real world experiences with products, how they should behave and for what specific purpose. He knows all the pros and cons clearly and truly understands how to massage product definitions, audio system designs, and complex systems to achieve customer goals with a minimum of compromises. Further, Scott understands and can clearly communicate those compromises to customers in a way they understand. A rare talent." Stephen R. Macatee - Manager

Country

United States

City

Colton

Industry

Information Technology & Services

Skill

Pragmatics, Acoustic Modeling, Cross-Functional Team Building, subjective audio quality, psycoacoustics, System Testing, Manual Testing, Agile Methodologies, Test Cases, Conflict Resolution, Project Management, Executive-level Communication, Electro Acoustics, Acoustic Measurement, Project Delivery, Team Building, Performance Tuning, Environmental Noise, Computer Hardware, Digital Signal Processing

Experience

Owner

Articulate Systems LLC

2025-12 - Present · 10 mos

Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area

Audio and Acoustical Consulting, audio system design. Computer modelling and optimization. General Groovy Guy and setting new levels of Hipness. https://articulatesystems.com/

Audio and Acoustic Consultant & Mentor

2000-1 - Present · 26 yrs 9 mos

Acoustic Systems Engineer

AUDIX

2024-1 - 2025-7 · 1 yr 7 mos

Wilsonville, Oregon, United States

Acoustic Systems Engineer for AUDIX and Videndum PLC. Developed the OMX-E, OMX-M, OMX-T, PDX520 and D6X microphones Designed a novel mechanical suspension reducing handling noise by 30% Developed novel vibration testing system to design handling noise mitigation Developed a high output test fixture capable of a linear 158+ dBSPL.

Audio & Acoustic Engineering At Facebook Reality Labs via Fresh Consulting

Fresh Consulting

2019-5 - 2023-3 · 3 yrs 11 mos

Facebook Reality Labs

• Research into cutting edge and emerging transducers & technologies • Complex electro-acoustic test and measurement using multiple platforms • Lead performance reviews to determine device applicability for researchers

DVE II

Microsoft

2015-4 - 2018-12 · 3 yrs 9 mos

Redmond, WA

• Verification of all audio systems and subsystems • Brought B87 Labs online, validated and maintained acoustical performance & asset management • Researched subjective sound quality metrics and methodologies to determine appropriate design criteria

Electro-Acoustic Test Engineer - Microsoft Surface

Nytec

2012-1 - 2015-4 · 3 yrs 4 mos

Microsoft - Redmond Main Campus

• Performed multi-domain test and measurement of hardware and transducers • Created novel and new methodologies for various user scenarios • Leveraged lab assets and anechoic chamber allowing , multiple teams to be productive

Audio Test Engineer/Systems Design - Microsoft Robotics

Nytec

2011-5 - 2011-12 · 8 mos

Microsoft Inc. - Redmond WA

• Created testing systems to evaluate the performance of mic array and beamforming systems to maximize voice recognition giving increased human to device interaction. • Design and build custom assemblies and parts for prototypes and automated testing fixtures. • Perform multi-domain testing, measurement and analysis of electro-acoustical devices.

Audio Test Engineer - Microsoft Audio Test Lab Manager

Protingent

2009 - 2011-5 · 2 yrs

• Electro-acoustic Audio Test Engineer, specializing in transducers and expanding working base on Telephony and Non-Linear Codec characterization. • Develop testing procedures and documentation along with work instructions. Compile test results and reports for review. • Manager of the Anechoic Chamber and Audio Testing Lab for Microsoft Hardware division.

Applications Engineer

RANE DJ

2004-6 - 2008-10 · 4 yrs 5 mos

• Training and Customer Support for both hardware and software based products • Created new product definitions and followed through to production release • Supported sales staff both pre and post-sale assuring customer received the correct products

Independent Engineer

1990-1 - 2007-1 · 17 yrs 1 mo

Live Sound Production and Engineering. FOH, Monitor and Systems Engineering.

Applications & Design Engineer

McCauley Sound Inc.

1998-4 - 2004-6 · 6 yrs 3 mos

• Led development of the Monarc,, I.Line and M.Line family of Line Array loudspeakers which became the highest grossing and best selling loudspeaker systems in the companies 20 year history. • Design and testing of new transducers and system designs, from prototype to final production release. New motor structures using NdFeB magnets and advanced composite diaphragm materials • Developed and implemented complex 3D polar measurement systems.