Yacoub Al Husseini, Broadcast Engineer -MAM (Media Asset Management)

Yacoub Al Husseini

Broadcast Engineer -MAM (Media Asset Management)

twofour54

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Bachelor's degree, BSc Electronics and Communication Engineering
Experience
21 years, 1 Months

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Total years of experience :21 years, 1 Months

Broadcast Engineer -MAM (Media Asset Management) at twofour54
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • My current job since March 2009

•Experienced in: Pharos MAM, Isilon, Publitronic, Diva archive, Omneon, Avid Interplay, Avid editing systems and Final Cut Pro(FCP), wide range of VTRs (Betcam Sp, Digibeta, HDcam, HDcam SR and more).

•Responsible for managing and maintaining the integrity of all data structures and libraries within the MAM system including all client specific information and for development of ongoing MAM processes, procedures and improvements.

•Leading project team of all MAM related requirements and issues, setting budgets and assigning responsibilities of upgrade, and service projects. Including defining project plan, milestones, risks and necessary resources.

•In close co-operation with Production, Post-Production, and Connectivity colleagues, liaise with Clients regarding all MAM related requirements and issues.

•Responsible for maintaining and managing the relationship with projects various stakeholders (e.g. MAM, Vendors and subcontractors)

•Saved TwoFour54 $500k in terms of internal processes that implemented the improved work flow through in house projects

Software Engineer at Harris Corporation
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • February 2008 to February 2009

•Perform field service as required for installation assistance, checkout, commissioning, and proof of performance.

•Identify and manage software defects and work with R&D to resolve and implement solutions.

•Providing support for ADC-100, D-Series, Nexio and DAM (Digital asset Management).

•Provide pre-sales and post-sales support for company products and systems.

Support Engineer at Barco N.V.
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • August 2007 to February 2008

•Perform field service as required for installation assistance, checkout, commissioning, proof of performance and training.

•Escalating and monitoring bugs and other project issues to ensure that they are resolved in a timely manner.

•Assisted Barco in avoiding $300K of penalties due to timely delivery of a LED network project.

System Engineer at Orbit (Satellite Television & Radio Network)
  • Bahrain - Manama
  • February 2005 to August 2007

•Experienced in: Harris and Omnibus Automation. Omneon, SEACHANGE, 360 and Playbox video servers. Sony PetaSite, Front Porch Digital Diva Archive application, Cisco Catalyst 6500, Miranda Imagestore, Avid, Sony and Probel routers.

•Managing the design, implementation, and plan all details of new systems, such as cost-to-complete budgets generation, time-lines, equipment lists, floor plans, rack and console elevations.

•Supervise the installation of such systems managing a team of junior engineers, engineering and wiring contractors.

•Providing maintenance and repairing broadcast, satellite transmission systems.

•Developing functional and operational test procedures to ensure high quality reception and transmission.

•Ensure administration and integrity of the Play out devices and their Controllers.

•Delivered business objectives to Orbit that was worth $400k in improved workflow and inhouse projects.

Broadcast Engineer at Arab radio & TV (ART)
  • Jordan - Amman
  • April 2003 to February 2005

•Experienced in: Leitch NEXIO Video Servers, Bebble Peach Automation, Sony PetaSite archive system, Bebble Peach Archive application, Sony Routers, Sony Flexi Cart, Leitch Image Store, Aston character generator and Leitch OPUS.

•Directly involved in enhancement projects, installations and acceptance of new systems.

•Responsible for troubleshooting, maintenance, scheduling and operation of ART Broadcast equipments.

•Implementing technologies or enhancements aiming to improve workflow efficiency.

Education

Bachelor's degree, BSc Electronics and Communication Engineering
  • at Amman Private University
  • January 2003

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