Hi, I’m Greg Merida. I’m a senior AV systems engineer specializing in designing, deploying, and supporting complex live event, hybrid, and broadcast environments. I bring 10+ years of hands-on experience as FOH engineer, IEM mixer, A1, and A2, and I love building reliable distributed AV systems that performers and audiences can trust. I excel at partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver immersive event environments, streamline broadcasting workflows, and create collaborative spaces for presenting across live and digital platforms. I’m known for mentoring high-performing AV teams while staying hands-on in system configuration, deployment, and live production execution.

Greg Merida

Hi, I’m Greg Merida. I’m a senior AV systems engineer specializing in designing, deploying, and supporting complex live event, hybrid, and broadcast environments. I bring 10+ years of hands-on experience as FOH engineer, IEM mixer, A1, and A2, and I love building reliable distributed AV systems that performers and audiences can trust. I excel at partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver immersive event environments, streamline broadcasting workflows, and create collaborative spaces for presenting across live and digital platforms. I’m known for mentoring high-performing AV teams while staying hands-on in system configuration, deployment, and live production execution.

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Hi, I’m Greg Merida. I’m a senior AV systems engineer specializing in designing, deploying, and supporting complex live event, hybrid, and broadcast environments. I bring 10+ years of hands-on experience as FOH engineer, IEM mixer, A1, and A2, and I love building reliable distributed AV systems that performers and audiences can trust.

I excel at partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver immersive event environments, streamline broadcasting workflows, and create collaborative spaces for presenting across live and digital platforms. I’m known for mentoring high-performing AV teams while staying hands-on in system configuration, deployment, and live production execution.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Audio Manager at Calvary LIFE
June 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
Led audio operations for live productions and large-scale events; managed Dante audio networking, routing, and troubleshooting; coordinated RF spectrum and wireless microphone systems for complex productions; supported hybrid events and live streaming; supervised technical teams across audio, lighting, and broadcast operations; developed technical standards and procedures.
Audio & Lighting Systems Manager at Calvary LIFE
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026
Promoted to expanded leadership role overseeing both audio and lighting departments supporting live events, digital broadcast production, and multi-space AV environments. Engineered distributed AV systems, managed Dante networking, coordinated RF systems; collaborated with facility, production, and design teams; supported streaming and hybrid events; supervised technical teams; developed standards and procedures.
Front of House Engineer / Audio Technician at Cottonwood Church
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2021
Mixed FOH audio for live productions and broadcast environments; supported stage technical operations and monitor mixing; assisted with AV system configuration and signal flow optimization; deployed mobile audio systems for off-site productions; contributed to streaming and broadcast audio workflows; provided real-time troubleshooting during live productions.

Education

Professional Audio Production & Systems Theory at Los Angeles Recording School
January 11, 2030 - March 25, 2026
Music Instrumentation & Theory at Los Angeles City College
January 11, 2030 - March 25, 2026
Professional Audio Production & Systems Theory at Los Angeles Recording School
January 11, 2030 - March 25, 2026
Music Instrumentation & Theory at Los Angeles City College
January 11, 2030 - March 25, 2026

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Industry Experience

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