Alistair Hirst

Alistair Hirst is a seasoned professional in the gaming and audio industries, currently serving as the Senior Game Developer Relations Manager at Dolby Laboratories since June 2021, where the focus is on educating game developers in advanced technologies. Prior experience includes roles as Senior Technical Product Manager at Roland Corporation U.S., where Alistair led a cross-disciplinary team for the JUPITER-X synthesizer, and Audio Director at Amazon Game Studios, contributing to the launch of the company's initial games on major consoles. Alistair founded OMNI Audio, significantly expanding its client base and revenue, and co-founded KineMotion Health and Ton-O-Fun, exploring game technology in healthcare and mobile gaming. Alistair's career commenced at Electronic Arts as a junior Sound Designer, ultimately becoming Senior Audio Director, overseeing the launch of the Need for Speed franchise. Educational credentials include degrees from Simon Fraser University and Capilano University, along with further studies in Computer Software Engineering.