I am a highly experienced and motivated professional specializing in audio and video engineering. I excel at problem-solving, managing projects, and collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams. Throughout my career, I have worked on various productions including musicals, TV series, and news capsules, always striving to deliver the best results. I am passionate about expanding my career and offering my skills in audio, video, lighting, and event coordination to new opportunities. I am adaptable, work well under pressure, and enjoy tackling challenges in dynamic environments.

Juan Francisco Lastra Suarez

I am a highly experienced and motivated professional specializing in audio and video engineering. I excel at problem-solving, managing projects, and collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams. Throughout my career, I have worked on various productions including musicals, TV series, and news capsules, always striving to deliver the best results. I am passionate about expanding my career and offering my skills in audio, video, lighting, and event coordination to new opportunities. I am adaptable, work well under pressure, and enjoy tackling challenges in dynamic environments.

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I am a highly experienced and motivated professional specializing in audio and video engineering. I excel at problem-solving, managing projects, and collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams. Throughout my career, I have worked on various productions including musicals, TV series, and news capsules, always striving to deliver the best results.

I am passionate about expanding my career and offering my skills in audio, video, lighting, and event coordination to new opportunities. I am adaptable, work well under pressure, and enjoy tackling challenges in dynamic environments.

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Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Intermediate

Work Experience

Broadcast Engineer at Secuoya Content Group
November 1, 2021 - June 20, 2024
Worked as a video and audio operator contributing to broadcasting operations.
Broadcast Engineer at Escape Audio & Video
April 1, 2016 - November 1, 2023
Operated satellite uplinks as well as video and audio for mobile units. Managed installation of video, audio, and lighting equipment.
Audio Engineer at Gou Producciones
September 1, 2016 - October 1, 2024
Served as Chief Audio Engineer for multiple musicals including Jesus Christ Superstar and Gibby, and microphone technician for Tenorio Cómico.
Broadcast Engineer at Latin American Sports
January 1, 2013 - April 1, 2016
Responsible for satellite reception, audio and video quality control, network links, and audio operation as Teleport chief.
Engineer at Independent Audio and Video Projects
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2030
Provided audio, video, lighting, and rigging support services for producers and theater companies, managed budgets, controlled costs, optimized resources, and conducted supplier negotiations. Also coordinated mass events and operated audio for various musicals and news capsules.

Education

Technical Degree at Colegio Estados Unidos de Norteamérica - Quito, Ecuador
July 1, 2005 - July 1, 2005
Degree at Sala de Audio - México
February 1, 2011 - February 1, 2011

Qualifications

Touring System Configuration - Meyer Sound Labs, Inc.
January 11, 2030 - June 13, 2025
Pro Tools 101 & 110 Certified
January 11, 2030 - June 13, 2025
Yamaha CA Training Seminars
January 11, 2030 - June 13, 2025
CL5 Digital Mixing Console Course
January 11, 2030 - June 13, 2025
Sennheiser Wireless System Manager Seminar
January 11, 2030 - June 13, 2025
Sennheiser RF Certification
January 11, 2030 - June 13, 2025
SHURE RF Certification
January 11, 2030 - June 13, 2025
Dante Level 1 & 2 Certification
January 11, 2030 - June 13, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Telecommunications, Consumer Goods