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UAE, GCC & FLYAWAY
System Broadcast & OB Engineer

Samir Elgammal

CCU & EVS Replay Specialist

18+ years keeping high-stakes live broadcasts on-air — from mobile OB vans and sports stadiums to 24/7 studio Master Control Rooms. Precision camera shading, instant slow-motion replay, and zero-downtime routing across the UAE and Gulf region.

B.Sc. Electrical Engineering (Honors)Sony MVS / FOR-A SpecialistEVS XT3 Max / XT-VIA Certified
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Years Experience
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Major Live Events
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Broadcasters Worked
99.99%
On-Air Reliability
OB VAN MCR MULTIVIEWER • QUAD 1
1080p50 HDR
● LIVE PGM
MAIN BEAUTY

COP28 PLENARY HALL

AUDIO CH 1/2
-18 dBFS
Plenary World Stage
4K HDR • 50p • S-LOG3
STATUS
PROGRAM OUT
LOCK
SYNC OK
INTERFACE: SONY MVS-8000X MULTIVIEWERINTERACTIVE BUS SELECTOR
ENGINEERING HERITAGE & CREDENTIALS

18+ Years at the Nexus of Live Adrenaline & Precision Engineering.

Holding a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering in Communication & Electronics (Graduated with Honors), Samir combines deep RF/baseband theoretical physics with hands-on mastery of tier-1 OB truck deployments and 24/7 master control playout facilities.

Zero-Downtime Signal Redundancy

Designing parallel optical trunks, dual-redundant Evertz master syncs, and secondary router clean-switches so no live broadcast ever goes black.

STANDARD PROTOCOLACTIVE

Sub-Minute Emergency Triage

Trained instinct under intense live pressure to diagnose optical fiber breaks, Genlock drift, or switcher GPU lockups in seconds.

STANDARD PROTOCOLACTIVE

Master Colorimetry (ΔE < 0.8)

Scientific calibration across multi-vendor cameras (Sony & Grass Valley) preserving visual harmony across harsh Arabian sun, night floodlights, and LED sets.

STANDARD PROTOCOLACTIVE

Ultra-Fast EVS Replay Precision

Split-second multi-angle clipping and slow-motion packages for referee VAR decisions and director highlight cuts in under 60 seconds.

STANDARD PROTOCOLACTIVE
ACADEMIC FOUNDATION

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering – Communication & Electronics

Very Good with Honors (B.Sc. Eng)

Rigorous engineering training in electromagnetics, signal modulation, digital signal processing (DSP), and high-frequency communication protocols provides the scientific bedrock for solving complex broadcast matrix failures in real-time.

CORE FOCUSTelecom & Electronics
CAREER SCOPEOB Vans • MCR • Flyaways
“ZERO SILENT FAILURES”

“A true broadcast engineer never hopes for luck. We design triple redundancy, monitor signal eye-patterns continuously, and stay completely calm when the red tally light turns on.”

— Samir Elgammal
CAREER TRACK RECORD & MILESTONES
2008 — PRESENT
LIVE SIGNAL ROUTING SIMULATOR

Live Signal Flow Architecture Simulator

Test Samir’s broadcast signal chain in real-time. Select camera inputs, adjust CCU colorimetry, switch router redundancy paths, and trigger EVS super slow-motion replays.

OB UNIT: DUBAI TRUCK ALPHA
ROUTER BACKUP TRUNK:
STAGE 01

Camera Ingest

Sony HDC-4300

STAGE 02

Sony RCP-1500 CCU

Real-time Shading

COLOR TEMP:5600K
IRIS EXPOSURE:75%
STAGE 03

Nevion 128x128

Baseband SDI Matrix

SRC IN:CAM 01
SYNC JITTER:< 0.05 UI
PATH:DIRECT 12G-SDI
STAGE 04

EVS XT3 Max

Live Replay & Highlights

SPEED:33% SLOW-MO
STAGE 05

Tx & Playout

Satellite & Fiber Handover

SNG UPLINK:100% OK
FIBER MCR:TX READY
STREAM OTT:50 FPS
● LIVE BROADCAST MASTER FEED ACTIVE

ACTIVE FEED: CAM 01 • 5600K • 75% IRIS

Routed via Primary 12G-SDI Matrix • Audio -18 dBFS Phase Aligned

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CORE ENGINEERING DISCIPLINES

Broadcast-Grade Engineering Capabilities.

Practical, field-tested engineering execution across high-adrenaline live sports, international diplomatic summits, and 24/7 master control facilities.

150+ OB Truck Live Deployments Across UAE & GCC

OB Van & Flyaway Mobile Units

Turnkey mobile production infrastructure & rig management

Complete engineering setup, power redundancy, multi-camera fiber SMPTE rigging, generator sync, and live operations for large-scale outdoor and stadium productions.

KEY DELIVERABLES
Tactical SMPTE hybrid fiber cable planning & deployment
Generator load balancing & UPS uninterruptible power distribution
Multi-truck interconnects and master sync distribution
Rapid rigging & de-rigging protocols under tight venue windows
HARDWARE & PROTOCOLS
Sony MVS SeriesEvertz 5600SPGTactical SMPTE FiberUPS Systems
ΔE < 0.8 Color Consistency Across 28+ Cameras

CCU Control & Precision Shading

Master camera matching across dynamic lighting environments

Expert multi-camera iris, master black, flare, and colorimetry calibration. Flawless live matching across shifting desert sunlight, stadium floodlights, and LED studio walls.

KEY DELIVERABLES
Sony RCP-1500 / 3500 & Grass Valley OCP-400 master paint operations
Dynamic HDR / SDR curve management (HLG, S-Log3, Rec.709)
Lens optical tracking, back-focus calibration, and chromatic aberration tuning
Multi-camera color chart calibration (X-Rite ColorChecker, DSC Labs)
HARDWARE & PROTOCOLS
Sony RCP-1500Grass Valley OCP-400Tektronix WaveformLeader LV5600
6,000+ Super Slow-Mo Packages Broadcasted

EVS Auto Replay & Live Highlights

Split-second multi-angle clipping & VAR integration

High-speed multi-channel live clipping, playlist building, halftime highlight packages, and super slow-motion replay (3x/6x/8x) under peak live match adrenaline.

KEY DELIVERABLES
EVS XT3 Max, XT-VIA, and Multicam LSM panel mastery
Instant referee VAR feed routing and multi-split review
High-speed sports highlight packages delivered in < 60 seconds
EVS IPDirector asset management, clip logging & archive export
HARDWARE & PROTOCOLS
EVS XT3 MaxEVS XT-VIALSM Remote ControllerIPDirector
99.99% Transmission Reliability Over 18 Years

Studio & Playout Automation

Mission-critical 24/7 master control room engineering

End-to-end studio signal flow, Pebble Beach Marina / Neptune automation, failover channel architecture, and uncompressed SDI/IP transmission playout.

KEY DELIVERABLES
Pebble Beach Marina & Neptune automation workflow design
Master control switcher configuration (Sony DVS/MVS, FOR-A)
24/7 dual hot-standby channel redundancy and automated failover
Live studio acoustic isolation, intercom patching, and audio routing
HARDWARE & PROTOCOLS
Pebble Beach MarinaNeptune AutomationSony DVS-9000Evertz Master Sync
128x128 Matrix Routing with Zero Frame Jitter

Signal Routing, Sync & RF Links

Baseband & IP matrix switching, microwave & Vislink RF

Master sync generation (Blackburst, Tri-Level, PTP), large-scale baseband routing (Nevion, Evertz), and long-range Vislink COFDM wireless cameras for chase vehicles and drones.

KEY DELIVERABLES
Evertz 5600SPG GPS-locked master sync reference distribution
Nevion Sublime & Grass Valley baseband routing matrix programming
Vislink RF wireless camera receiver arrays with multi-mast diversity
SMPTE ST 2110 IP video gateway configuration and NMOS routing
HARDWARE & PROTOCOLS
Nevion SublimeEvertz 5600SPGVislink COFDMGrass Valley Routers
< 30s Emergency Bypass Execution Protocol

Real-Time Troubleshooting & QC

Calm, decisive fault isolation in live broadcast crises

Preventive maintenance regimes, emergency optical patching, oscilloscope/waveform signal validation, and high-pressure fault recovery with zero dead air.

KEY DELIVERABLES
Rigorous pre-broadcast QC checklist and signal chain stress testing
Optical OTDR fiber fault locating and SMPTE cable repair
Audio phase alignment, loudness compliance (ITU-R BS.1770 / EBU R128)
Instant emergency bypass patching protocols for live switchers/routers
HARDWARE & PROTOCOLS
Tektronix WFMFluke OTDRLeader Eye-PatternAudio Phase Meters
HIGH-STAKES BROADCAST PRODUCTIONS

Flagship Events & Engineering Case Studies.

Behind-the-scenes deep dives into major sporting leagues, global diplomatic summits, and primetime entertainment productions across the UAE and GCC.

Summit28 Cams

COP28 UN Climate Summit

Global Unilateral & Host Broadcaster Transmission Matrix

Engineered zero-latency international distribution matrix across 35+ multilateral feeds, high-security presidential plenary halls, and global network unilateral cabins with 100% transmission continuity.

Expo City Dubai, UAE
Abu Dhabi TV / UNFCCC Host Broadcast
1.2B+Global Audience
35+Unilateral Feeds
Sports16 Cams

UAE Pro League (ADNOC Football)

16-Camera 4K Live OB Truck & Dual EVS Super Slow-Mo

Full end-to-end technical engineering for tier-1 live professional football matches, overseeing 16-camera setups, high-frame-rate super slow-mo, VAR integration, and dynamic floodlight camera matching.

Zayed Sports City & Hazza Bin Zayed Stadiums
Abu Dhabi Sports & Dubai Sports
85+Matches Engineered
6,000+Super Slow-Mo Replays
Heritage22 Cams

National Camel & Desert Racing Championships

Extreme Desert Environment RF Wireless & High-Speed Mobile OB

Pioneered specialized mobile OB operations in extreme desert conditions (45°C heat, fine sandstorms) with high-speed tracking vehicles, long-range Vislink RF camera links, and dynamic desert sun shading.

Al Dhafra Festival, Al Wathbah, Muzayna, Al Labsah
YAS TV / Abu Dhabi Media
10 kmTrack Length Covered
12 kmRF Range Maintained
Sports14 Cams

World Snooker Masters & Riyadh Season

Micro-Detail Lighting Calibration & Ultra-Silent Control

Flawless colorimetry calibration for the high-prestige World Snooker tournament. Demanded zero acoustic noise in arena, ultra-precise baize green color matching, and macro slow-motion ball spin analysis.

Boulevard Riyadh City, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Matchroom Sport / Saudi Sports Company (SSC) / Eurosport
ΔE < 0.8Color Match Precision
300 fpsMacro Replay FPS
Entertainment12 Cams

Emirates Draw & Primetime Live Shows

High-Security RNG Verification & Redundant Pebble Beach Playout

Managed high-stakes, multi-million dollar live lottery draws, game shows, and weekly primetime entertainment (Emirates Draw, Little Draw, Esaad Police, Top Chef ME) with strict regulatory compliance and dual-redundant automation.

Media City & MAP Studio Facilities, Dubai
Emirates Draw / Dubai TV / Digital Streams
180+Live Weekly Draws
$100M+Prize Pools Guaranteed
Combat Sports24 Cams

Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu World Championship

8-Mat Simultaneous Live Feeds & Instant Referee Video Review

Engineered an 8-mat simultaneous broadcast infrastructure delivering 8 discrete live stadium video feeds, centralized referee review video replay, and main arena show court broadcast coverage.

ARENA Space42, Zayed Sports City, Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Sports & International Combat Streams
8 MatsMats Broadcast Simultaneously
1,200+Total Bouts Covered
BROADCAST HARDWARE & PROTOCOLS

Interactive 19" Equipment Rack.

Hands-on mastery over industry-standard vision mixers, CCU paint boxes, EVS replay servers, Pebble Beach automation, and baseband routing matrices.

Showing 5 units in Video Switchers & Vision Mixers
Sony14+ Yrs Mastery

Sony MVS-8000X

4 M/E 4K/3G-SDI

Flagship Production Switcher

SUPPORTED PROTOCOLS
12G-SDI3G-SDI4K HDR
Sony12+ Yrs Mastery

Sony MVS-7000X / 6530

3 M/E & 2 M/E Compact

OB Truck Main Switcher

SUPPORTED PROTOCOLS
1080p503G-SDI
Sony16+ Yrs Mastery

Sony DVS-9000

Digital Production Switcher

Studio Playout Master

SUPPORTED PROTOCOLS
HD-SDISDI
FOR-A10+ Yrs Mastery

FOR-A HVS-2000

2/3 M/E Multi-Format

Mobile Flyaway & Heritage OB

SUPPORTED PROTOCOLS
3G-SDI12G-SDI Ready
FOR-A8+ Yrs Mastery

FOR-A HVS-390HS

Compact HD Switcher

Sub-Mixer & Matrix Switch

SUPPORTED PROTOCOLS
HD-SDI
ENGINEERING UTILITIES & FIELD CALCULATOR

Broadcast Delay & Bandwidth Estimators.

Tools used in OB trucks and MCR suites for calculating audio lip-sync compensation delays and multi-camera fiber network throughput.

LIP-SYNC & FRAME DELAY CONVERTER

SMPTE Frame Delay to Milliseconds (ms)

Accurately align audio DSP delay for frame-synchronizers, wireless RF links, and video router processing delays.

QUICK PRESETS (COMMON BROADCAST HARDWARE):
FRAME DELAY:3 Frames
REQUIRED AUDIO DELAY COMPENSATION
60.00 ms
1 Frame @ 50fps = 20.00 ms
OB VAN FIBER & TRUNK BANDWIDTH

12G-SDI vs SMPTE ST 2110 Network Load

Estimate total uncompressed optical throughput required for stadium compounds and MCR tie-lines.

SIMULTANEOUS CAMERA CHANNELS:16 Channels
100GbE QSFP Trunk Load:57% (57.0 / 100 Gbps)
TOTAL BASEBAND SDI
47.5 Gbps
ST 2110 IP TRUNK
57.0 Gbps
DIRECTOR & PRODUCTION ENDORSEMENTS

Trusted Under Live Television Pressure.

What TV Directors, Technical Heads, and OB Production Managers say about working with Samir on tier-1 broadcasts.

COP28 World Climate Summit

“Samir is the definition of calm under extreme live television pressure. When our main fiber trunk was damaged 30 minutes before the presidential world address at COP28, Samir re-routed 6 CCU channels and our entire intercom matrix in under 8 minutes without a single frame dropped.”

KM

Khaled Al-Mansouri

Director of Broadcast Technical Operations

Abu Dhabi Media & Host Broadcast

UAE Pro League (ADNOC)

“In 15 years of directing UAE Pro League football, I have never seen a CCU engineer match 16 camera angles across shifting desert stadium floodlights with the precision Samir delivers. His EVS highlight packages are cued before the referee even blows the whistle.”

TB

Tariq Ben Humaid

Senior Live Sports TV Director

Abu Dhabi Sports Channel

Al Dhafra National Camel Festival

“Desert racing in 45-degree heat and sandstorms destroys standard broadcast gear. Samir engineered an RF wireless tracking setup that maintained flawless 10km link margins for 7 consecutive days. He is our first call for any high-stakes mobile OB in the GCC.”

MV

Markus Visser

Head of Mobile OB Productions

Media Mania Production UAE

PRODUCTION BOOKING & DISPATCH

Book Samir for Your Next Live Broadcast.

Available for tier-1 OB truck deployments, sports championships, studio playout setups, and international flyaways across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Saudi Arabia, and the GCC.

CURRENT AVAILABILITY STATUS

Open for UAE, GCC & Flyaway Deployments

Immediate dispatch capability for sports OB trucks, international summits, and studio playout facilities.

PHONE & WHATSAPP+971 50 563 9015
CHAT →
DIRECT EMAILs.elgammal12@gmail.com
OPERATIONAL BASEDubai, United Arab Emirates
OFFICIAL ENGINEERING PROFILE

ATS-Optimized CV & Technical Dossier

Download Samir’s full engineering curriculum vitae detailing 18+ years of vision mixer, CCU, and EVS event assignments.

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