I’m Mercy J. Barno Sound—an audio professional driven by the textures, layers, and emotional power of sound. As a Music Producer and Sound Engineer, I create resonant audio experiences that connect people to stories and push musical boundaries. From studio production to live events, I bring both technical expertise and a creative instinct to every project—shaping soundscapes for meaningful listening, whether it’s editing, mixing, live engineering, or podcast/audio work.…

Mercy J. Barno

I’m Mercy J. Barno Sound—an audio professional driven by the textures, layers, and emotional power of sound. As a Music Producer and Sound Engineer, I create resonant audio experiences that connect people to stories and push musical boundaries. From studio production to live events, I bring both technical expertise and a creative instinct to every project—shaping soundscapes for meaningful listening, whether it’s editing, mixing, live engineering, or podcast/audio work.…

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I’m Mercy J. Barno

Sound—an audio professional driven by the textures, layers, and emotional power of sound. As a Music Producer and Sound Engineer, I create resonant audio experiences that connect people to stories and push musical boundaries.

From studio production to live events, I bring both technical expertise and a creative instinct to every project—shaping soundscapes for meaningful listening, whether it’s editing, mixing, live engineering, or podcast/audio work.

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Language

English
Advanced
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Project Coordinator (Bass Camp) at Kilele Summit, Sanara Cohort
February 1, 2026 - March 1, 2026
Ensured smooth operations for the Bass Camp networking space on the rooftop/clock to the tower area. Coordinated artist follow-ups, set up and supported networking for each night, handled furniture/decor sourcing, managed technical requirements, and kept careful project documentation including successes, challenges, and lessons learned.
Audio Editor / Social Media Management at AQ Studios, Nairobi, Kenya
August 1, 2024 - March 31, 2026
Audio editing and social media management for AQ Studios. Managed AQ Studios social media and Afro Queer social media pages, supporting content workflow and ensuring consistent posting and audio deliverables aligned to studio outputs.
Project Coordinator (Bass Camp) at Kilele Summit, Sanara Cohort
January 1, 2024 - February 29, 2024
Coordinated smooth running of the Bass Camp networking space during each night of the conference. Arranged and followed up with artists performing, created a space for attendees to network, handled sourcing of furniture and decor, managed on-site technical requirements, and maintained documentation including successes, challenges, and lessons learned.
Program/Operations Role (Sanuri East Africa - Radio Show Project) at Sanuri East Africa
November 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Provided technical and administrative support for the Sanuri Signal radio show project. Followed up with artists and content creators to support the program, supported other weekend activities as needed, and maintained careful documentation of outcomes, challenges, and lessons learned.
Community Resources Support / Tech Team Intern at Sanuri East Africa
February 1, 2023 - April 30, 2023
Supported community outreach by reaching out to alumni via WhatsApp about opportunities and shared program links. Worked within the tech team—helped with set-up, sound engineering, and set-down for events in the Sanuri East Africa space in Westlands. Supported bookings for equipment and studio time, and coordinated communication with AQ Studios in Nairobi.
Lead Audio Editor (Podcast Seasons 1 & 2) / Podcast Editor at Adventures From the Bedrooms of African Women Podcast
August 1, 2021 - September 30, 2023
Led audio editing for Seasons 1 and 2, managing podcast audio post-production workflow and editorial consistency across episodes.
Lead Podcast Editor / Audio Engineer at The Carbon Removal Show Podcast
November 1, 2020 - August 31, 2025
Podcast editing and audio engineering for both Season 1 and Season 2, ensuring episode quality and consistent audio production standards.
Lead Podcast Editor / Audio Engineer at Unconditional Love Stories Podcast
November 1, 2020 - August 31, 2025
Served as Lead Podcast Editor and Audio Engineer for the Unconditional Love Stories Podcast, supporting audio editing, cleanup, and production readiness for episodes.
Intern (Lead Engineer - Sound) at Gig Dynamics, International Trade Fair Grounds, Nairobi, Kenya
January 1, 2020 - April 30, 2020
Intern role supporting sound engineering for a live bridal show. Managed set-up, sound engineering, and set-down with a sound team; also served as one of three stage managers and managed stage set-down with the sound team.
Lead Live Sound Engineer at Africa Digital Media Institute (ADMI), Nairobi, Kenya
October 29, 2019 - Present
Led live sound engineering duties for a student/academy event, managing stage audio responsibilities as part of a sound team.
Boom Operator / Live Event Sound Team at Rubik a, Africa Digital Media Institute (ADMI), Nairobi, Kenya
October 1, 2019 - Present
Managed set-up and set-down with a sound team for the event, supporting day-of audio execution.
Lead Audio Engineer (Dear Octavia's Mailroom Podcast) at Africa Digital Media Institute (ADMI), Nairobi, Kenya
September 1, 2019 - September 30, 2019
Handled setup and set-down, recording, and editing for the Dear Octavia’s Mailroom Podcast. Troubleshot issues encountered during preparation prior to recording and ensured production readiness.
Lead Live Sound Engineer / Audio Team Lead at Africa Digital Media Institute (ADMI), Nairobi, Kenya
June 1, 2019 - Present
Led live audio responsibilities for ADMI events as part of the institute’s sound engineering team.
Lead Live Sound Engineer (Event Sound Team) at Africa Digital Media Institute (ADMI), Nairobi, Kenya
February 1, 2019 - October 31, 2019
Worked as one of four live sound engineers for ADMI’s school event Sismka, supporting set-up, backline, patching, and set-down. Contributed as part of the sound team for multiple ADMI events including the 4th graduation, The Hive, parents appreciation day, and student orientations.
Set-up / Stage Sound Engineering (Samantha's Bridal Show) at Engage, Braeburn High School, Nairobi, Kenya
January 1, 2019 - Present
Set up, engineered, and set down audio for a stage production with a sound team; acted as one of the stage managers and managed set-down with the sound team.
Lead Live Sound Engineer at Africa Digital Media Institute (ADMI), Nairobi, Kenya
October 1, 2018 - Present
Supported live event sound engineering responsibilities including set-up and engineering as part of the ADMI audio team.
Podcast Audio Support (The Creative Shuttle Podcast - ADMI) at Africa Digital Media Institute (ADMI), Nairobi, Kenya
September 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Supported podcast set-up for interviews, handled recording and editing of interview segments for the ADMI Creative Shuttle Podcast.

Education

Diploma in Sound Engineering at Africa Digital Media Institute (ADMI), Nairobi, Kenya
September 1, 2018 - June 1, 2020
Diploma in Music at Kenyatta University (KU), Thika Rd, Nairobi, Kenya
September 1, 2016 - August 1, 2018
IGCSE at Gulab Lochab Academy, Eldoret, Kenya
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013
High School at Copthall School, London, United Kingdom
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2010

Qualifications

Diploma in Sound Engineering (ADMI)
September 1, 2018 - June 1, 2020
Diploma in Music (Kenyatta University)
September 1, 2016 - August 1, 2018

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services