Ryan Sema
Owner, Principal Consultant
I received a degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of South Alabama and have over 10 years of experience in architectural, automotive and marine acoustics. Before starting RNS Acoustics, I was employed at Harman Kardon in the infotainment department where I assisted in the design and calibration of high fidelity automotive sound systems. At Teledyne Inc. I was an acoustic engineer in the hydrophone department developing test programs and methods to support mapping of the ocean floor. I started RNS Acoustics to create spaces that add to the listening experience and make it easier to focus on the things that matter.
Jonathan Lestat
Project Manager, Client Relations, Operations Manager
Jonathan graduated from the University of California San Diego with a Bachelors in Music Technology and a minor in Business management. He has also performed work as a Studio Engineer on a grammy nominated music album. He has always been fascinated by music and sound, so when the opportunity to join an acoustic consulting firm appeared, he jumped in with both feet. Jonathan manages the day to day operations of the company and keeps all the projects on track. When he is not working on acoustics, you can find him DJing or working on his own music.
Anthony Portella II
Acoustic Engineer
Anthony graduated from the University of Alabama at Birmingham with a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering. He later attended the University of South Alabama and obtained a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering. His Master’s Project Thesis included writing a stand alone signal processing software solution for RNS Acoustics. After graduating, Anthony continued working with RNS Acoustics, and is now a valued team member in the company. He performs acoustical analyses, prepares acoustic reports and develops software solutions for the company.
D'Arcey Ciccone
Associate Acoustic Engineer
D'Arcey Ciccone's interest in music and audio started at a very young age being fascinated with the professional recording studio in their home operated by his multi-platinum record winning musician father (Don Ciccone of The Critters, Tommy James and the Chondells, and Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons). He has been playing music professionally for over 15 years and has operated his own home studio for more than 10 years. His background includes audio forensics, high-end home theater and recording studio design, and musical composition and arrangement. In this position he performs acoustical analyses, prepares acoustic reports, and assists with business and creative process development.