Nuwan Samarasinghe
Sound Technician
Dubai
Summary
12 Years of experience Hardworking and passionate Senior Tech with strong organizational skills looking for an expert-level Senior Sound Technician with live/post production. Ready To help the team achieve company goals. Multitasking and pressure working environment. To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management, and problem-solving skills. a detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Focused Sound Technician with specialized expertise producing live sound/post production. Known to partner with artists, understand requirements and create high-quality production. Consistently meet deadlines in fast-paced environments.
Professional Sound Technician with excellent microphone techniques and experience setting up and operating audio equipment. Manages multiple projects with little direction. Specialize in audio engineering in both live and studio settings.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Sound/AV Technician
Malabar Gold and Diamonds LLC
Dubai
2022.08 - Current
- Mixing Audio/Vision, managing live events and hybrid events including meetings, live streaming by using Epiphan and Mixing audio/vision and Tele cameras, and live audio events
- Expert support to Configure/Operate/troubleshoot Microsoft Teams, Webex, Zoom, Google Meet, etc.)
- Enhanced sound quality and added various sound effects to recordings.
- Operating /configuring and troubleshooting Managing the Director and Vice Chairman Cabin AV systems and 6 Directors and Interview rooms.
- Set up and tested equipment prior to events, broadcasts, and recordings.
- Working with Audio/Video Editing and Advanced mixing tools
- Maintenance of Sound/Video systems in auditorium and meeting rooms on a monthly or six-monthly basis.
- Assisting with the implementation of interactive projectors and interactive Audio and video data processing, editing, production,and archiving using a variety of digital tools and applications
- working as a Company photographer, also videographer
- AV related Networking and hardware configuring and maintaining
- operating, setting up, and maintaining all multimedia and live sound equipments
Audio Visual Specialist
MAS Holdings
Colombo
2020.02 - 2022.02
- Live streaming video and audio (Microsoft Teams, Webex, Zoom, Google Meet, etc.)
- Event management of online lectures, workshops,webinars, webcasts, and live events.
- Maintenance of AV systems in auditorium and meeting rooms on a monthly or six-monthly basis.
- Assistant/in charge of setting up, operating, editing, and processing lectures and events (including studio operations) with a variety of specialized AV hardware/software
- Assisting with the implementation of interactive projectors and interactive Audio and video data processing, editing, production,and archiving using a variety of digital tools and applications
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Sorted and distributed office mail and recorded incoming shipments for corporate records.
- Restocked supplies and placed purchase 2020-01 - 2022-03 Education orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Received and sorted incoming mail and packages to record, dispatch, or distribute to correct recipient.
Sound/Vision Mixer
Tamil HD Broadcast Network
Colombo
2019.01 - 2020.01
- Coordinated with engineers and producers to ensure effective operation of broadcast systems.
- Kept signal strong, clear, and reliable with continuous monitoring and optimization of broadcast equipment.
- Regulated sound qualities and volume levels during recording sessions to produce desired outcomes.
AV Support Executive
Dynamic AV
Colombo
2016.02 - 2019.12
- Worked for a country agent for Sennheiser, JBL, SoundCraft, JTS, Toa, Behringer, DBX, Tascam, Barco, AMX,BSS, Kramer, Studer, Bosch, AKG, Lexicon, Crown, and Martin at Srilanka
- Ran errands and provided general office support in a professional environment.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
AV Technician
Classical Palace LLC
Doha
2015.04 - 2016.08
- Executed client consultations to determine audio-visual needs for events.
- Performed service and system maintenance as directed.
- Maintained and documented inventory levels of audio and visual equipment to support continuous availability.
- Set up projectors, laptops and microphones for live presentations.
- Maintained and troubleshot audio and visual equipment to minimize downtime.
- Monitored and adjusted sound and lighting levels to optimize live event performance.
- Trained event staff on proper use of audio and visual equipment.
- Tested and calibrated audio and visual equipment to verify proper operation.
Freelance AV/Live Sound Technician
StageCraftpro LLC
Doha
2015.01 - 2016.07
- Separated instruments, vocals and peripheral sounds and mixed during post-production stage.
- Controlled microphones, sound levels and outputs to produce high-quality tracks for variety of clients.
- Prepared, packed and transported audio equipment for events and location shoots.
- Prepared for recording sessions by selecting and setting up microphones.
- Performed sound quality checks and front-of-house mixing to maintain company sound system.
- Recorded speech and music in digital formats.
- Mixed voices, music and taped sound effects for live performances and pre-recorded events.
Audio /Vision Mixer
CSN TV Sports Media Network Pvt ld
Colombo
2013.12 - 2015.04
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Controlled microphones, sound levels and outputs to produce high-quality tracks for variety of clients.
- Separated instruments, vocals and peripheral sounds and mixed during post-production stage.
- Regulated sound qualities and volume levels during recording sessions to produce desired outcomes.
- Prepared for recording sessions by selecting and setting up microphones.
- Mixed voices, music and taped sound effects for live performances and pre-recorded events.
- Performed site surveys to determine and design appropriate setup and audio equipment needs for various types of live events.
- Performed sound quality checks and front-of-house mixing to maintain company sound system.
Mix/Master Engineer and Composer
my own studio
Dubai,Colombo
2009.01 - Current
- Mixed and mastered vocal arrangements and music compositions,and optimized songs, and albums.
- Prepared for recording sessions by selecting and setting up microphones.
- Set up and tested equipment prior to events, broadcasts, and recordings.
- Regulated volume level and sound quality during recording sessions.
- Performed sound quality checks and front-of-house mixing to maintain company sound system.
- Enhanced sound quality and added various sound effects to recordings.
- Recorded speech and music in digital formats.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Fire Fighting & Fist Aid
UNK Global Maritime Institute
Colombo,Sri Lanka 2018.01 - 2018.08
Some College (No Degree) - High School Or Equivalent in IT
V-Test.com (Pvt) Ltd
Dehiwala,Sri Lanka 2011.01 - 2012.01
Higher National Diploma - Ineternational Business Management
ICBT CAMPUS
Colombo,Sri Lanka 2004.01 - 2007.11
Skills
Excellent verbal and written communication
Timeline
Senior Sound/AV Technician
Malabar Gold and Diamonds LLC
2022.08 - Current
Audio Visual Specialist
MAS Holdings
2020.02 - 2022.02
Sound/Vision Mixer
Tamil HD Broadcast Network
2019.01 - 2020.01
Some College (No Degree) - Fire Fighting & Fist Aid
UNK Global Maritime Institute
2018.01 - 2018.08
AV Support Executive
Dynamic AV
2016.02 - 2019.12
AV Technician
Classical Palace LLC
2015.04 - 2016.08
Freelance AV/Live Sound Technician
StageCraftpro LLC
2015.01 - 2016.07
Audio /Vision Mixer
CSN TV Sports Media Network Pvt ld
2013.12 - 2015.04
Some College (No Degree) - High School Or Equivalent in IT
V-Test.com (Pvt) Ltd
2011.01 - 2012.01
Mix/Master Engineer and Composer
my own studio
2009.01 - Current
Higher National Diploma - Ineternational Business Management
ICBT CAMPUS
2004.01 - 2007.11
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