Bassem al Okaili

Background

About Bassem al Okaili

I am an accomplished broadcast engineering leader and MCR professional with 23 years of experience working closely with major TV channels, postproduction houses and sports event organisations, installing and providing on-site support. My expertise includes installing production control rooms, uplink stations, portable operations and studios for short and long-term events. I also provide media channels with 24-hour services such as satellite coverage and high-quality broadcast production facilities. Alongside my technical abilities, I am a hands-on engineer, subject matter expert (SME) and leader supporting the development of high-performing teams, driving vision, establishing actionable solutions, achieving goals and maximising value. Key expertise includes Strategy Development Hands-On Implementation Sales Broadcast Equipment & Satellite Frequencies Teleport: MCR Downlink & Uplink Project Management Troubleshooting InstallationDesign Building Flyaway Kits for Broadcasting & Transmission (DSNG) Budgeting Implementation Planning I have many achievements in my career, including: Installed and configured the MCR and dish farm in the Saudi Arabia studio Trained team to use, configure and make alignments to the DSNG (MSAT) Successfully renovated the earth motorised 3.7m earth station on the KSA premises Part of NEP group as Production Manager in Hockey Asian Champions trophy Delivered live surgical seminar broadcasts from Oman and Kuwait Supported the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) in Kuwait Consultant and Channel Installation Manager for Alyom TV in Kuwait Cut $1M from teleport costs after bringing in another competitive quotation Developed the IPTV solution for the whole channel with more than 200 users Rented the studios, flyaway DSNG and OB van making over $1M profit for the company per year Please feel free to reach out to me directly on bassem.okaili@gmail.com