Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Skillssummary
Internationalconferencesandseminars
Training
Personal Information
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
Interests
Timeline
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Christopher Kirubakaran

Sound Engineer
Auckland,East Tamaki
Christopher Kirubakaran

Summary

I have shaped up my career during the last 30 years. This not only involves making conscious decisions on the technological domains to work on but also concerted efforts to learn and use these new technologies. As a result my Continuous Professional Development has always been closely associated with not only the type of organizations I have been associated with but importantly the technological domains I learnt.

Overview

31
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

LianJie Media

Designer and Builder of Recording Studio
01.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Company Overview: Connect Radio
  • Designed and Built Recording Studio for Christian Chinese Radio broadcasting in Aauckland
  • One Professional Digital Music Recording Studio & one Digital Recording studio for Speech recording
  • Connect Radio LianJie Media.

LifeChurch Manurewa

Pastor and Ethnic Media Developer
01.2018 - Current

Job overview

  • Pastoral Responsibility at church
  • Setting up Community Radio Stations, Recording Studio and Broadcasting in Various Languages
  • Design and install Indian Community Radio station Auckland
  • Built several remotely controlled repeater stations
  • property manager, liaising with the Auckland council to get CCC and WF for church building.
  • Installed Audio Loop System for Church
  • Complete Maintenance of all church computers and Networking.
  • Maintenance of all equipments audio, Visual and Electrical
  • Helped in organising Coved Vaccination and food distribution from the church.
  • Several trainings on Church Planting

Helped other organisations

Sound Engineer
01.1998 - 02.2016

Job overview

⁠. ⁠In 2001 helped IBRA Radio Engineers setup up Studio in Chandigarh with selection & Installation of Digital Yamaha OR Mixer IBM Computer,

. In 2003 Setup Digital Sound Recording studio for Gospel for Asia in Nagpur Central India.

. In 2006 Designed and Built Recording Studio for Gospel for Asia in Delhi office one Professional Digital Music Recording Studio & one Digital Recording studio for Speech recording these studios consisted of digital missing console and Computers with Digital recording software Adobe audition 2.1 & Pro Tools.

. helped several Churches with Audio Visual Setup.

Genesis Media Training Association

Director Engineering & CEO
10.2010 - 01.2016

Job overview

  • Involved in setting up Professional Digital Music Recording Studio & Digital Recording studio for Speech recording for GMTA and several partner organisations.
  • Producing 18 Indian Language programs for SW transmission from Australia.
  • Helping Churches and christen organisations training new technicians and programming people.
  • Helping Villages with Solar lighting, Health care, Organising several training and health camp.
  • Conducted training in Radio Engineers and Program producer in India and south Asia.
  • Organised several medical teams in tribal community in India.
  • Conducted several Cultural events and programs in India.
  • Educational programs for Farmers, Youth and young Couples

HCJB Global

Director Engineering for India
07.2003 - 09.2010

Job overview

  • Involved in setting up Sound Studio & FM Stations in South Asia
  • In September 2003 I was sent to HCIB Technology Centre (During that time was Called Engineering Centre) in Chicago US. for further training in FM Transmitter Installation Maintenance & repair of Crown Transmitters 30W, 100W, 250 W.
  • ⁠In 2004 was trained in Radio School of Missions by HCJB in Singapore. Training for training Christian leaders who run a radio station or manage a radio stationDesigned and setup 2 studios in India, One in Nepal, One Studio for F.M Community Radio Station in Afghanistan.
  • Involved in training Radio Engineers and Program producer training for south and south east Asia in Singapore from 2024 to 2010.
  • Conducted training in Radio Engineers and Program producer in India and south Asia.
  • Organised several medical teams from Us South America and New Zealand to have medical camps in India.
  • Conducted several Cultural events and programs in India.
  • Educational programs for Farmers, Youth and young Couples

FEBA India

Head of the Engineering Department & Sound Engineer
05.1997 - 06.2003

Job overview



  • I took over as Studio Engineer in May 1997 repairs & Maintenance of all Professional Recording Equipment’s. Looking after the Analog Sound Recording Studio which was built by FEBA UK Engineers.
  • in July 2000 I was sent to FEBA UK for training & orientation in Studio up graduation to Digital Studio with digital mixing council & computers for recording, New Audio Recording Software Transferring Audio files to the station by computer program (FTP).
  • In 1998 was involved with FEBA UK Engineers in designing and selection of equipment’s for the New Digital studio in FEBA Delhi.
  • trained staff to use the new software that will help in the recording techniques.
  • Towards the end of 2002, I was training some of my junior staff to take over my responsibilities

CSI Goodwill Polytechnic for Women

Lab in charge / Assistant Lecturer
03.1994 - 05.1997

Job overview

  • Took most of the Labs related to Electronics & Communication and helped in Computer Hardware Labs & Internet Technologies
  • Lectures in T.V Theory, Digital Electronics, Electronics Devices
  • Helped Students do project work in their final year
  • I also attended lectures and workshops on communication and professional skills from March 1994 to May 1997.
  • 1994 I was also trained in Hardware, Networking and System Software. Beginning of 1995, I had started setting up Networks, Complete troubleshooting of Computer Hardware.

Education

HI-TECH ADVERTISING & MARKETING MANAGEMENT

International English Language Testing System from Appends Trainee
09.2015

University Overview

At HI-TECH ADVERTISING & MARKETING MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS. Worked as appends Trainee for 18 Months

. 2 months of training in testing of consumer products (T.V Video Cassette Players, Tape recorders, Amplifiers & Speakers & semi Professional Recorders).

. 3 months in servicing of consumer Electronics (Fault finding, Repair & Maintenance)

. 2 months in CCTV System Cabling, Installation & Maintenance.

. 3 months training in Computer Assembling & Software Installation.

. 3 months of office Equipment’s maintenance Printers, UPS, Computer & Fax.

KEONICS
Karnataka State Electronics Development Corporatio

from Advance Training in Consumer Electronics
02.1993 - 06.1993

Board of Technical Examination

3 year Polytechnic Diploma from Electronics & Communication Engineering
08.1992

University Overview

(NZQA Level Member5)

Mahatma Gandhi Polytechnic

3 Years Polytechnic Diploma from Electronics & Communication Engineering
08.1992

University Overview

(Bangalore University)

New Life Correspondence School

Diploma
12.1988

Skills

  • Service and Maintenance of Electronic Equipment
  • Audio Recording Software
  • Maintenance of Studio Equipment
  • Consumer Electronics
  • Office Equipment
  • Hardware Assembly
  • Networking
  • System Software
  • Installation and Maintenance of Electronic Equipment
  • Fault Finding
  • Repair and Maintenance of Analogue Mixers
  • Sound Craft Mixers
  • Yamaha Mixers
  • Tascam Recorders
  • Marantz Professional Cassette Recorders
  • Sony MD Players
  • Sound Cards
  • Pro-tools
  • Audio Recording Software Implementation
  • Audio Recording Software Customization
  • Video Recording Software
  • Video Editing Software
  • Live Streaming
  • Audio Recording Studio Setup
  • Community FM Station Setup
  • UHF FM Audio Loop Systems Installation
  • Network Installation and Configuration
  • Wired and Wireless Integration
  • File Sharing
  • Digital Studio Design
  • Sound Proofing
  • Windows Operating System
  • Mac Operating System
  • Laptops
  • Navigation Kits
  • Audio Software
  • Video Editing Software Technologies
  • MS Office 2023
  • MS Office 365
  • MS Front Page
  • MS Access
  • FTP
  • Word
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • Pro Presenter
  • Video editing
  • Computer literate
  • Illustration
  • Project presentations
  • Problem-solving
  • Works Well Under Pressure
  • Creative thinking
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Creative and artistic

Affiliations

  • Broadcasting Engineering Society (India)
  • The institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (India)
  • The New Zealand Electronics Institute Incorporation
  • Applied for Engineering Associates Registration Board New Zealand

Skillssummary

Twenty five plus years’ experience in Service and Maintenance of Electronic equipment’s (Audio, Video and broadcasting), audio recording software and maintenance of Studio Equipment’s Consumer Electronic, Office Equipment’s, Hardware (Assembling of Studio Computers & Office Computers), Networking and System Software., Installation & maintenance of all Consumer & Professional Electronic Equipment’s, Fault finding, Repair & maintenance of different analogue mixers, Expert level knowledge of implementation & customization of Audio Recording Software, Video recording and Editing software, Setting up Audio Recording Studios and Low power Community & Commercial F.M Stations, Skilled in installation & configuration of Networks

Internationalconferencesandseminars

  • Participated in seminars and interacted with university students and NGOs in US, Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
  • Led seminar session at an international conference in Singapore for 5 years.
  • Community Radio trainings in New Zealand, Nepal, & Singapore from 2003 to 2010.
  • Installed Community Radio stations in Afghanistan and Trained people for running the Station from 2003 to 2005.

Training

  • 2005 to 2012, Involved in trainings every year conducted in Singapore by HCJB
  • 2003 to 2016, Conducting 2 trainings a year in India
  • 2024, Conducted training in Nepal for Studio setup operation & maintenance
  • Conducted several Trainings in Auckland on Community Radio, Church Planting

Personal Information

  • Passport Number: T9726818
  • Father's Name: Mohan Raj
  • Date of Birth: 05/26/71
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Marital Status: Married

Accomplishments

  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
  • Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
  • Achieved [Result] by introducing [Software] for [Type] tasks.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].

Certification

  • Secondary School Examination Board.
  • Board of Technical Examination 3 year Polytechnic Diploma. (NZQA Level Member5)
  • New Life Correspondence School Diploma.
  • Karnataka State Electronics Development Corporation Ltd
  • International English Language Testing System.
  • Indian Telephone Industries Ltd.
  • Hi-Tech Advertising & marketing Management Consultants
  • CSI Goodwill Polytechnic for women
  • Radio School Of Mission
  • Broadcast Engineering Society (India)
  • The Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication engineers
  • The New Zealand Electronics Institute
  • Driver's License
  • First Aid Certification

Languages

English
Full Professional
Tamil
Professional Working
Kannada
Professional Working
Hindi
Professional Working
Telugu
Limited Working
Punjabi
Limited Working
Marathi
Limited Working

Interests

  • Enjoy participating in [activity] for overall physical and mental well-being.
  • Gardening
  • Electronics and Circuit Building
  • Tech enthusiast, passionate about exploring the latest advancements and innovations.
  • I participate in low-impact exercises to strengthen core muscles.
  • Volunteering
  • Outdoor Recreation
  • Youth mentor, providing guidance and support to empower the next generation of leaders.
  • Participating in cooking contests and challenges to showcase culinary skills and creativity.
  • Baking
  • Participating in local clean-up initiatives.
  • Documenting and sharing travel experiences.
  • Cooking
  • I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community.
  • Playing Sports
  • Creating digital artwork using software like Photoshop, Illustrator, or Procreate.
  • I like working with my hands and fixing things.
  • Environmental Conservation Projects
  • Animal Welfare Advocacy
  • Road Trips
  • Enjoy experimenting with different ingredients and flavors in the kitchen.

Timeline

Designer and Builder of Recording Studio

LianJie Media
01.2021 - Current

Pastor and Ethnic Media Developer

LifeChurch Manurewa
01.2018 - Current

Director Engineering & CEO

Genesis Media Training Association
10.2010 - 01.2016

Director Engineering for India

HCJB Global
07.2003 - 09.2010

Sound Engineer

Helped other organisations
01.1998 - 02.2016

Head of the Engineering Department & Sound Engineer

FEBA India
05.1997 - 06.2003

Lab in charge / Assistant Lecturer

CSI Goodwill Polytechnic for Women
03.1994 - 05.1997

KEONICS

from Advance Training in Consumer Electronics
02.1993 - 06.1993

Board of Technical Examination

3 year Polytechnic Diploma from Electronics & Communication Engineering

Mahatma Gandhi Polytechnic

3 Years Polytechnic Diploma from Electronics & Communication Engineering

New Life Correspondence School

Diploma

HI-TECH ADVERTISING & MARKETING MANAGEMENT

International English Language Testing System from Appends Trainee
Christopher KirubakaranSound Engineer