Fabio Buchanan

Credible, results-oriented professional with 5+ years of experience across live production engineering

(sound, lights & automation -stage rigging-), remote operations, Language Services, and Software

QA. Recognized for driving efficiency in live show execution, quality assurance and interpreter training,

customer experience, and software quality assurance. I am an expert at resolving complex technical challenges in both production environments and digital systems, including live audio mixing, automation programming, enterprise business intelligence and data visualization platforms and user-facing software testing.

Experienced in delivering high-impact service quality across global teams and high-pressure live environments. Known for building trust, improving workflows, and ensuring operational excellence through technical precision and cross-department collaboration. Skilled in creating and executing detailed test plans, test cases, and regression suites, applying both manual and automated testing techniques across web, mobile, and API platforms.

Technical expertise includes Avid digital consoles, QLab, LTC synchronization systems, TAIT G6 & G5

automation systems, Jira, Zephyr, Selenium, Appium, Postman, Power BI, and cross-platform compatibility testing. Skilled in applying Lean Six Sigma methodologies (DMAIC & DMADV) and Kaizen principles to optimize operations and drive continuous improvement across technical and service environments. Proficient in Agile/Scrum frameworks, SDLC/STLC processes, and the full defect lifecycle,

ensuring timely delivery of high-quality releases.

Operated live theatre sound for large-scale production shows, guest entertainers, and orchestra performances aboard Enchanted Princess.

• Mixed live audio using Avid digital mixing consoles, Yamaha QL1/5 and Digico, maintaining balanced sound across vocals, orchestra, wireless microphones, and playback sources.
• Programmed and executed shows using QLab, managing audio playback, cues, and show automation sequences.
• Managed LTC (Linear Time Code) through Radar Systems to synchronize audio, lighting, and video departments during full-scale theatrical productions, and Guest Entertainer presentations in different venues, such as theatre and lounges (Piazza, Vista, Princess Live, Crown Grill, Movies under the Stars, in Enchanted Princess from Princess Cruises).
• Executed timecode-triggered cues to maintain precise synchronization between sound and lighting during performances.
• Programmed and operated lights for live shows, including production shows and concerts, using

GrandMA 2 and 3.

• Supported guest entertainer events, adapting mixes and cue structures to various technical riders,

musical styles, and stage configurations.

• Collaborated closely with Production Managers, Stage Managers, Lighting Technicians, and musicians to ensure seamless show delivery in a fast-paced cruise ship theatre environment.
• Assisted with stage setups, strikes, and reset operations, including microphones, backline instruments, orchestra setups, and monitor systems.
• Participated in technical rehearsals, soundchecks, and full production run-throughs to ensure show readiness and consistent audio quality. • Ensured strict adherence to Princess Cruises production standards, safety protocols, and show timelines.

➢ Automation Programming Chief (APC 1 & 2)

• Completed Automation and Programming Chief (APC / Crew Chief) training across two production contracts using TAIT G6 automation control systems.
• Officiating as APC 1 -later, 2- operated and programmed automation systems for major production shows including Rock Opera, Spotlight Bar, and 5-Skies.
• Programmed automation cues for aerial performance elements including winches, moving screens,

Austrian curtains, lifts -up and downstage-, serapids, and stage tabs, amongst others.

• Configured targets and dead zones for multiple rigging systems to ensure safe and precise automation movement during performances.
• Operated and controlled Solo and Sparky systems for rigging and lighting integration.
• Developed operational knowledge of stage automation infrastructure, including:

o Stage states and trusses o Fly systems o MCC power distribution o Safety interlocks o Serapits and rigging control interfaces o Nodes o States and cues.

• Supported coordination between automation, sound, lighting, and stage departments during rehearsals and live productions.
• Performed rigging safety controls monthly, to ensure proper functioning of automation systems across stage and backstage, for all flys, motors and drives.
• Calibrated and configured soft and hard limits, thus guaranteeing correct performance of moving props, screens, tabs, serapids, and more.

Sound Technician, 2008, EMBA buenos Aires.