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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
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