Muhammad Umair K.

I am an experienced **Broadcast IT Engineer** with more than 14 years of professional experience in broadcast engineering, AV systems, system and project design, technical installation, integration, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting and operational support.

My core strength is designing and implementing reliable broadcast and professional AV infrastructures. I have experience developing **High-Level Design (HLD) and detailed Low-Level Design (LLD)** documentation, including system architecture diagrams, broadcast workflow drawings, video and audio signal-flow diagrams, equipment connectivity, rack layouts, cable schedules, equipment lists and technical project documentation.

My technical experience covers **TV studios, Master Control Rooms (MCR), production environments, newsroom systems, playout, headend systems, routers, glue infrastructure, graphics systems, broadcast networks, SMPTE ST 2110, NDI, AV rooms, digital signage, video walls, live production, lighting systems, sound systems and monitor walls**.

I have worked on both traditional baseband broadcast infrastructure and modern IP-based production environments. My project experience includes **SDI, SMPTE ST 2110, NDI and Dante-based systems**, allowing me to understand both individual equipment connectivity and complete end-to-end broadcast workflows.

I have participated in major broadcast and AV projects across the Middle East. My recent project experience includes the **Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Lecture Hall project**, involving AV and lighting installation with SMPTE ST 2110, Imagine orchestration and IP gateways. My role included managing system installation and commissioning.

For **Sharjah Broadcasting Authority**, I worked on a TCR upgrade and migration project involving SMPTE ST 2110, Imagine orchestration, gateways and playback infrastructure.

My experience with **Abu Dhabi Media Network** includes archive system migration, DR MCR setup drawings, studio systems, Pro Cyc cyclorama installation, graphics/rendering engines, Mo-Sys tracking, talent tracking and Sony UHD camera systems. I have also worked on projects involving redundant video-wall processors, augmented reality/live graphics, moving and fixed video walls and rail-camera systems.

For **Al Araby TV in Qatar**, I worked on the installation of SNP-XL infrastructure and rendering engines for a virtual studio environment, including SDI-IP gateways and Mo-Sys tracking.

For **Al Sabah TV in Kuwait**, I worked on the implementation of a completely new television station based on baseband video and Dante audio. The project included Sony cameras and vision mixing, Evertz infrastructure and routing, SSL audio consoles, RTS intercom and Sennheiser wireless systems.

I also worked on the **Blinx television project in Dubai**, a new TV station based on NDI video and Dante audio. The project incorporated Sony cameras, SSL audio, Vizrt graphics, RTS intercom, Sennheiser wireless systems, Vinten robotics and Liantronics video walls, where I supervised the technical installation team.

Before these projects, I worked extensively with **Pakistan Television (PTV)** as a Broadcast Engineer. My responsibilities included designing broadcast workflow diagrams, planning and executing major migrations, supervising technical infrastructure and leading the migration of a news station from SD to HD. I also worked with master control, studios, transmission systems and broadcast equipment installation and maintenance.

My experience covers equipment and solutions from major broadcast manufacturers and technology providers, including **Sony, Grass Valley, FOR-A, Imagine Communications, Evertz, SSL, RTS, Sennheiser, Vizrt, Mo-Sys, Zero Density and Vinten**.

For freelance projects, I can support clients with **broadcast and AV system design, HLD/LLD preparation, Microsoft Visio drawings, AutoCAD technical drawings, system architecture, video/audio/IP signal flows, rack layouts and elevations, detailed equipment connectivity, cable schedules, BOQ/BOM preparation, drawing updates and as-built documentation**.

I can work from an existing **RFP, technical specification, equipment list, BOQ or existing project drawings** and develop clear engineering documentation suitable for system implementation, installation, commissioning and handover.

My educational background includes an **Associate Engineering qualification in Radio, TV and Electronics Technology**, Satellite Communication training from PTV Academy and advanced training in TV Broadcasting and Digital Electronics. I am also **Dante Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 certified** and have completed the **Sony Networked Live Certification Course**.

My objective is to provide clients with accurate, practical and professionally structured broadcast and AV engineering designs that can be effectively used throughout the project lifecycle.