Ali Elsakka
Engineer
Doha
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Head Of Engineering & Operation
Qatar TV
Doha
06.2013 - Current
- Applied widely-accepted engineering principals to proposed designs, creating reliable and repeatable final product designs.
- Produced executive summaries and informative metrics for progress reports and presentations for senior leadership.
- Managed complex system and subsystem design from conception through final production phases.
- Approved proposed design changes after analyzing drawings, schematics and prototypes.
- Reviewed and approved product designs, verifying compatibility with project principles and goals.
- Delegated work to teams of engineers and technicians, distributing responsibilities to maximize useful skills and avoid knowledge gaps.
- Participated in drafting commercial quotes and project proposals for contracted and out-of-scope work.
- Tested newly installed systems, closely monitoring functionality and adherence to operating specifications.
- Reviewed designs and counseled [Type] clients on courses of action to remedy issues while staying under-budget and sticking to timelines.
- Incorporated solutions that met various project challenges and adhered to environmental, packaging and vibration requirements.
- Creating proper workflow for DR and continuity
Project Engineer
Qatar TV
Doha
05.2003 - 07.2012
- Monitored installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
- Determined and scheduled priorities as required to progress engineering work.
- Recommended process improvements to reduce unnecessary waste.
- Monitored metrics during project execution to maintain compliance with planned costs.
- Provided technical direction of system development methodologies to improve technical performance.
- Completed construction tasks while providing safe working conditions, staying on budget and meeting project deadlines.
- Recommended improvements for design, construction means and materials based on field or changing conditions.
- Evaluated change order requests in response to out-of-scope work activities.
- Led engineering teams to successfully complete projects on time and within budget.
- Developed the required RFP's
Studio Engineer
Qatar TV
Doha
06.1988 - 03.2003
- Kept signal strong, clear, and reliable with continuous monitoring and optimization of broadcast equipment.
- Adjusted controls on station console to regulate transmission fidelity, contrast, and brightness.
- Completed emergency fixes as stopgap until maintenance teams could conduct advanced repairs.
- Partnered with other organizations to broadcast [Type] program using custom-built streaming platform.
- Worked with sound engineers to strengthen audio and video quality during broadcasts.
- Operated and troubleshot sound systems for various events.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Engineering
Southern Illinois University At Carbondale
USA 06.1981 - 07.1986
Skills
Maintenance of engineering systems
Working knowledge of engineering
Installation of [Broadcast] equipment
Timeline
Head Of Engineering & Operation
Qatar TV
06.2013 - Current
Project Engineer
Qatar TV
05.2003 - 07.2012
Studio Engineer
Qatar TV
06.1988 - 03.2003
Bachelor of Science - Engineering
Southern Illinois University At Carbondale
06.1981 - 07.1986