Curriculum Vitae

Bassam Halaka, BA, BA, MA

(born April 6, 1977, in Al-Jahra, Kuwait)

is an Austrian-Egyptian composer, conductor, multi-instrumentalist, sound artist, multimedia producer, and certified adult educator. His professional expertise bridges contemporary art music, advanced software development, digital learning administration, and integration pedagogy.

Personal & Contact Information

  • Name: Bassam Halaka, BA, BA, MA
  • Date & Place of Birth: April 6, 1977, Al-Jahra, Kuwait
  • Citizenship: Austrian
  • Address: Müglendergasse 5/1/8, 1170 Vienna, Austria
  • Mobile: (+43) 676 9667 445
  • Email: info@bassamhalaka.com
  • Website: www.bassamhalaka.com

Academic Qualifications

  • Master of Arts (MA / Mag.art.) in Computer Music: University of Music and Performing Arts Graz (IEM), Austria (2012–2018). Thesis: “Divide et Impera” – Concerto Grosso for 24 loudspeakers.
  • Artistic Diploma in Composition & Music Theory: Joseph Haydn Konservatorium, Eisenstadt, Austria (2009–2012) – graduated with distinction.
  • Bachelor of Arts in Composition and Conducting: Cairo Conservatoire, Academy of Arts, Egypt (2003–2007).
  • Bachelor of Music Education (Instrumental/Vocal Pedagogy – Cello, Piano, Guitar, Voice): Helwan University, Cairo, Egypt (1995–2002).

Certifications & Professional Training

  • ÖIF-Certified Trainer & Licensed Examiner: Certified for German integration courses from literacy/Alpha up to level B2 by the Austrian Integration Fund (ÖIF).
  • ISO/IEC 17024 Certified Fachtrainer: Certified Adult Educator and Trainer (ZTEB21W0006) via WIFI Vienna (2021).
  • DaF/DaZ Advanced Expert Certificate: Plativio modern training GmbH, Vienna (2025).
  • ECDL Advanced Expert & Computing Certificates: Certified Expert and instructor for core, standard, and advanced modules (ÖGC).
  • Gender & Diversity Management: Certified seminar leader and certifier (2022).

Professional Experience & Teaching Career

  • Trainer, Examiner & Integration Coach: update training GmbH, Vienna (October 2025–Present) – Delivering group training in communication, values, orientation, and official ÖIF examination simulations.
  • DaZ-Trainer, Coach & Support Manager: Mentor GmbH & Co OG, Vienna (April 2023–August 2025) – Working on projects including Jugendcollege #advanced and #basic, Startpaket Deutsch & Integration, and AMS qualification programs.
  • Integration Trainer: Austrian Integration Fund (ÖIF), Vienna (September 2022–April 2023) – Leading integration workshops, orientation courses, and labor market preparation.
  • IT, Programming & ECDL Trainer: Plativio modern training, ipcenter.at, and ZIB-Training, Vienna (2022) – Instruction in Python, C#, web development, and computer literacy.
  • Instrumental & Vocal Instructor: Musisches Zentrum Wien & regional music schools in Burgenland (2018–Present) – Teaching classical guitar, piano, cello, and vocal performance.
  • Software & iOS Developer: IBM-Austria and Apptec-Austria (2015–2017) – Developing iOS applications, infrastructure administration, and software support; recipient of the 2015 IBM Volunteer Excellence Award.
  • Academic Lecturer & Theory Instructor: Cairo Conservatoire, Academy of Arts (2006–2009) – Lecturing in harmony, counterpoint, general bass, and ear training.

Research & Theoretical Frameworks

  • Sudoku Algorithmic Composition Theory (SACT) (2014–2017): Generative compositional methods utilizing numerical grid logic.
  • Multichannel Ambisonic Composition (2016–2018): Spatial audio research and 3D sound diffusion design at IEM Graz.
  • Microtonal Arabic Maqams (2004–2010): Structural integration of traditional Middle Eastern tetrachords within Western contemporary spectral music.
  • Pedagogic Methods for Electronic Music (2018–Present): Curriculum development for introducing classical composers to live electronics and digital signal processing.

Technical & IT Skills

  • Operating Systems: macOS, Linux OS, Microsoft Windows, iOS, Android.
  • Audio Engineering & DAWs: Logic Pro X, Ableton Live, Max for Live, Pro Tools, Cubase, FL Studio, Final Cut Pro X, Kontakt, MainStage, Sibelius.
  • Programming & Scripting: Max/MSP, Pure Data, SuperCollider, Python, Swift (iOS), HTML5, JavaScript, PHP, MySQL.
  • Web Design, Graphics & LMS: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, After Effects), WordPress, Moodle (LMS administration and instructional design).

Languages

  • Arabic: Native (Egyptian Arabic) – C1 Arabic
  • German: Native / C2 (Fluent / Professional working proficiency)
  • English: Fluent
  • Italian: A2 (Reading and speaking)
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