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Suraj Paranavithana

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I am a flexible person seeking employment which will allow development, growth and make use of my existing skills.

About

I am a flexible person seeking employment which will allow development, growth and make use of my existing skills. I am an experienced Live Sound Engineer / System Engineer / Instructor and AV specialist with over 10 years in managing technical operations for large and medium-scale events.
My work spans entertainment for live bands, conferences, meetings, weddings and parties. I have hands-on experience with top digital mixing consoles such as Digico SD7, Quantum, X32, M32, Yamaha TF Series, and Allen & Heath QU series. I also have solid knowledge of line array and sub array configurations, digital audio recording, PA tuning, signal flow and troubleshooting.

  • 17 years' experience
  • Joined September 2025

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • Sinhala, SinhaleseAdvanced
  • MalayalamAdvanced
  • MalayAdvanced

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Education
  • Travel & Hospitality
  • Other

Work experience· 12 roles

System Engineer / FOH/MOH Engineer / Instructor / AV Specialist · EARGEAR PRODUCTIONDec 2025 – Sep 2025

Rigging operations for high-profile international events; configure systems using software; teach junior students on live sound, signal flow, mic techniques, RF, array configurations, acoustic and digital domains, cables/connectors, basics of DAWs, digital consoles, stage sharing, and sub configurations.

System Engineer / FOH/MOH Engineer / Instructor / AV Specialist · EARGEAR PRODUCTIONJan 2025 – Sep 2025 · 9 mos

Rigging operations for high-profile international events. Use software for system configuration. Teach for junior students (introduction to live sound, signal flow, electricity, mic techniques, RF, array configurations, acoustic and digital domains, cable and connectors, basics of DAWs, digital consoles, stage sharing, sub configurations.) Coordinated the setup and operation, attended special trainings. Provided on-site troubleshooting and support, ensuring high standards of performance under pressure. Trained technicians and volunteers, managed equipment logistics including transport, setup, and teardown; ensured safety compliance and integration with lighting and video teams.

System Engineer / FOH/MOH Engineer / Instructor / AV Specialist · EARGEAR PRODUCTIONJan 2025 – Sep 2025 · 9 mos

Rigging operations for high-profile international events. Use software for system configuration. Teach for junior students (introduction to live sound, signal flow, electricity, mic techniques, RF, array configurations, acoustic and digital domains, cable and connectors, basics of DAWs, digital consoles, stage sharing, sub configurations). attended special trainings. Key projects include Alpha Blondy and Solar System (3000 pax) and ABBA concert (2000 pax).

System Engineer / FOH/MOH Engineer / Instructor / AV Specialist · EARGEAR PRODUCTIONOct 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 2 mos
FOH Engineer · FiRe Live Band / International Artist Concerts and DJ EventsJan 2022 – Sep 2025 · 3 yrs 9 mos
AV Specialist · OIARTDec 2021 – Sep 2025 · 3 yrs 10 mos
AV Specialist · OIARTDec 2021 – Sep 2025 · 3 yrs 10 mos
AV Specialist · OIARTJan 2021 – Sep 2025 · 4 yrs 9 mos

Education· 14

Diploma in Audio Engineering Technology · OI ART London, Canada2012 – 2014
Diploma in Audio System Engineering · ALISON Online Platform2025
Diploma - Audio Engineering Technology · OIART London, Canada2012 – 2014
Diploma - Audio System Engineering · Alison Online Platform2025

Certifications and awards· 13

Live Sound Engineering2024 – 2025
Dante Level 1 Certification2025
AV over IP Level 1 Certification2025
Dante Education (Online) - Level 12025

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