Nidal Risheq

Managing Al Araby Media Management Platform Project to discover, architect, and prototype a secure, scalable, performant, and maintainable media platform running on Google Cloud. The outcome of this project will eliminate data silos, complex licensing costs, and operational overhead while delivering a fully integrated, continuously enhanced, ready-to-use cloud-native web portal. Working with Fadaat Media in several initiatives including implementing VOD and OTT services considering the integration with Al Araby Cloud Archiving project with Google Spearhead digital transformation initiatives for Digital Department, with a focus on improving operational efficiency, content creation and distribution, and user experience. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including editorial, marketing, operation, and technology teams, to define and execute digital strategies that align with clients business goals. Conduct needs assessments and gap analysis to identify areas of improvement and develop comprehensive road maps that guide clients digital transformation journeys. Lead internal initiative with cooperation with Fadaat Media to evaluate all digital services technically and financially to streamline all digital services and create an overall roadmap for all digital services. Preparing to implement governance for all digital transformation programs including products, architecture, and operations.

+ Key team member to manage The Relocation and Migration Alaraby TV Services from London to Doha and build a brand-new full IP facility. + Project Scope include but limited to building 3 studios with all related technical areas, Ingest, TX, MCR, Media Management, News gathering, Newsroom, Programs, Digital, Creative, Operations, Scheduling, Editing, and technology + Building the site infrastructure with all MEP and internal fit-out from the designing phase up to final project completion phase + Managing multi streams main contractors and consultants for set and facility design with Clickspring, for manufacturer with Getset, for all technical implementation with Ideal and for MEP and Fit-out with ID Works + Key vendors for the project Avid, ARRI, Cisco, Diva, Electric Friends, Imagine Communications, Lian Tronics, Lund Halsey, Mo-Sys, Sennheiser, Sony, Spectra logic, SSL, Unilumin, Vinten, Vizrt + MEP work include all Power, Hvac, CRACK, UPS, Fire Fighting systems, Generator, Drainage & Plumbing + Key team member to manage Fadaat Media Compound in Lusail which consist of over 3000 SQM of studios with all related technical areas and admin offices.

Key team member to manage The Relocation and Migration Alaraby TV Services from London to Doha and build a brand-new full IP facility. Project Scope include but limited to building 3 studios with all related technical areas, Ingest, TX, MCR, Media Management, News Gathering, Newsroom, Programs, Digital, Creative, Operations, Scheduling, Editing, and Technology Building the site infrastructure with all MEP and internal fit-out from the designing phase up to final project completion phase Managing multi streams main contractors and c consultants for set and facility design with Clickspring, for manufacturer with Getset, for all technical implementation with Ideal and for MEP and Fit-out with ID Works Key vendors for the project Avid, ARRI, Cisco, Diva, Electric Friends, Imagine Communications, Lian Tronics, Lund Halsey, Mo-Sys, Sennheiser, Sony, Spectra logic, SSL, Unilumin, Vinten, Vizrt MEP work include all Power, Hvac, CRACK, UPS, Fire Fighting systems, Generator, Drainage & Plumbing Key team member to manage Fadaat Media Compound in Lusail which consist of over 3000 SQM of studios with all related technical areas and admin offices.

Executive position in Technology & Operations Division (T&O), interfacing directly with the CTO to help bridge his executive vision with the operational leaders in T&O to ensure strategic targets are achieved through the execution of tactical and operational projects and initiatives. Led the implementation of a Game Plan governance system that enabled the CTO to track alignment and progress between Strategy and Project & Initiative execution. Built and chaired the Technology Review Board (TRB), which was the decision maker for all Technology related decisions, such as architectural standards, investment strategy, vendor selection, POC and project initialization. Interfaced with internal business units to assess demands and translate those into the Technology roadmap for the year. Led the annual budgeting exercise categorizing into existing commitments, future demand, strategic investments and petty spend, and ensuring spend discipline whilst facing a tough budget situation.

Leadership position in Technology & Operations Division (T&O), interfacing with all Technology managers and heads, to ensure all technology projects are executed successfully. Leading a team of 10 project managers, helped deliver over 25 successful projects across a variety of technologies, applications, and platforms. Established a fast-track project management framework to address the backlog of business-critical projects that I inherited. Built and maintained a Project Portfolio dashboard to manage the status, objectives, timelines, risks, and deliverables of key Technology projects. Worked closely with Corporate PMO division to ensure Civil and Technology projects were aligned and executed successfully. Led the implementation fora $133Mglobal fiber and MPLS network that connected Al Jazeeras broadcast enters and bureaus enabling for global connectivity for all broadcast and enterprise IT services. Led the implementation for a $15M private cloud implementation, taking the project from feasibility to realization, enabling the virtualization of key Broadcast and IT services, bringing $M savings in Hardware & Datacenter Costs. Led the implementation of a Technology Game Plan governance system that enabled the CTO to track alignment and progress between Strategy and Project & Initiative execution. Member of Al Jazeera Children Channel Separation Committee: The committee is responsible to take all the necessary action legally, financially, contractually ...etc. to separate AJC and merge it with beIN Sports. Member of Al Jazeera Day Committee: The committee is responsible for all the required preparation for the event (Al Jazeera Day)

Directed IT Department operational and strategic planning, including fostering innovation, project management, and organizing and negotiating the allocation of resources. Defining and Implementing IT policies and procedures, Service Level Agreement (SLAs), IT Operational Level Agreement according to ITIL standards Developing and implementing organization BC/DR strategy Developing yearly IT strategic work plan, budget preparing, section and staff KPIs. Develops and maintains a business recovery plan and procedure; reviews, revises, and expands existing plans and protocols. Conducts risk assessments for various departments and functions, analyzing potential business impact of unpredictable business interruptions such as natural disasters, security breach, legal claims, and market disruptions. Managing RFPs development for various infrastructure and applications tenders Evaluating vendors proposals technically and financially Managing implementation of various application projects like Oracle ERP Implementation (Financial, HRMS, OBIEE), Mobile Applications and Core Business Applications Managing various infrastructure projects like Network and security projects Head of Archiving Committee: The Committee responsible of implementing one of ADFD strategic objectives related to implementing paperless environment, building new business unit for Central Archive including defining jobs roles, defining policies and procedures, implementing Document Management System and Correspondence Management System, and applying the requirements of the National Centre for Documentation and Research. Head of ADFD Dashboard Committee: The committee consist of 7 members and responsible of setting ADFD requirements of the Dashboard. Head of Oracle Committee: The committee consist of 11 member and responsible of completing the automation of ADFD Functionality Member of ADFD Business Continuity Committee: The committee chaired by DG and consist of 5 members including Board Advisor, SSD Director, and Financial Advisor Member of ADFD Strategic Planning committee: The Committee consist of 5 members chaired by Board Advisor and responsible of setting ADFD 5 years Strategic Plan Member of Bond Investment Committee: The committee consist of 5 members and responsible of setting and implementing Bond Investment policies and procedures.

+ In charge of all applications which include Investment (Loan, Equity, Bonds, Forex), Financial and Administrations modules, carry out requirements analysis, low- and high-level design, coding, testing, training, documentation, implementation, integration, and modifications based on customer needs.

+ Team Lead / Team Member for designing, developing, implementing several cooperate applications for Sharjah Municipality (UAE), Ministry of Labor (UAE), Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce ( UAE ). + Developing a comprehensive insurance application including all corporate and administration modules

in charge of all applications which include Investment (Loan, Equity, Bonds, Forex), Financial and Administrations modules, carry out requirements analysis, low- and high-level design, coding, testing, training, documentation, implementation, integration, and modifications based on customer needs. Team Lead / Team Member for designing, developing, implementing several cooperate applications for Sharjah Municipality (UAE), Ministry of Labor (UAE), Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce (UAE). Developing a comprehensive insurance application including all corporate and administration modules