Hi, I'm John Ndirangu Karuga, a seasoned Live Sound & Lighting Technician with over 6 years of hands-on experience in concerts, corporate functions, and worship productions. I specialize in setting up front-of-house and monitor systems, working with analog and digital consoles, and coordinating lighting to enhance performance visuals. I value clear communication, teamwork, and keeping hands-on skills sharp under pressure. I'm fluent in English and Kiswahili, and I enjoy collaborating with stage crews and clients to deliver crisp sound and engaging lighting for audiences from 300 to 10,000 attendees.

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Hi, I'm John Ndirangu Karuga, a seasoned Live Sound & Lighting Technician with over 6 years of hands-on experience in concerts, corporate functions, and worship productions. I specialize in setting up front-of-house and monitor systems, working with analog and digital consoles, and coordinating lighting to enhance performance visuals. I value clear communication, teamwork, and keeping hands-on skills sharp under pressure. I'm fluent in English and Kiswahili, and I enjoy collaborating with stage crews and clients to deliver crisp sound and engaging lighting for audiences from 300 to 10,000 attendees.

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Hi, I’m John Ndirangu Karuga, a seasoned Live Sound & Lighting Technician with over 6 years of hands-on experience in concerts, corporate functions, and worship productions. I specialize in setting up front-of-house and monitor systems, working with analog and digital consoles, and coordinating lighting to enhance performance visuals.

I value clear communication, teamwork, and keeping hands-on skills sharp under pressure. I’m fluent in English and Kiswahili, and I enjoy collaborating with stage crews and clients to deliver crisp sound and engaging lighting for audiences from 300 to 10,000 attendees.

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Language

English
Fluent
Swahili
Fluent

Work Experience

Sound & Lighting Engineer at LD Event Solutions
January 1, 2024 - Present
Front of House & Monitor Engineer for live events up to 10,000 attendees. Set up and operated professional sound systems and digital consoles (Behringer WING, X32, Yamaha CL5). Installed and programmed stage lighting rigs to enhance performance visuals. Coordinated with stage teams for seamless technical execution and live recordings.
Sound Technician / Stage & Lighting Coordinator at Icons Audio Vision
January 1, 2023 - October 24, 2025
Monitor engineer, managing on-stage mixes for performers using in-ear and wedge monitors. Operated digital and analog audio consoles during live shows and recordings. Conducted sound checks, troubleshooting, and equipment maintenance of 200+ live sessions. Assisted in stage setup and cable management to ensure a clean signal flow. Handled live sound for large scale events with audience of up to 3,000 people.
Sound & Light Technician at CCI – Saints Restoration Centre
January 1, 2024 - October 24, 2025
Front of House engineer, managing main PA systems and ensuring clear, balanced sound for live worship and conferences. Managed all church audio systems for services, conferences, and worship sessions. Trained and supervised volunteer sound crew members. Handled stage lighting set-up, programming and visual coordination for live events with 1,000+ attendees. Maintained and repaired audio equipment, ensuring consistent quality.

Education

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) at Ngenia Secondary School
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2012
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) at Kalalu Primary School
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2008

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services