Haitham Al Mashhur

Senior Broadcast Engineer with 20+ years' experience directing end-to-end technical operations for high-profile news, business, live, and recorded television channels, as well as digital streaming productions. Spearhead the design, integration, and 24/7 operation of mission-critical broadcast infrastructure (studio, MCR, and IP/cloud workflows), consistently delivering 99.99%+ on-air availability and full compliance with regulatory standards. Proven expertise in leading large multidisciplinary engineering teams through complex technology transitions (SDI to SMPTE 2110/IP, remote and cloud production), studio upgrades, network infrastructure, and flagship live events.

Recognized for building high-performing, accountable teams and fostering a positive, collaborative culture that attracts and develops top technical talent.

Head of Technical Support – Broadcast Media at Abu Dhabi Media Network (2015-07 – 2026-02)

Responsible for the technical infrastructure and operations that ensure the continuous, high-quality transmission and production of broadcast content (TV, or digital).

• Directed the strategic design, construction, and lifecycle management of enterprise-grade broadcast infrastructure; this included Master Control Rooms (MCR), transmission chains, multi-studio complexes, Newsroom Computer Systems (NRCS), Network & Security infrastructure, and post-production environments.
• Supervised the end-to-end delivery of high-value projects within strict timelines and budgets; key achievements include the News System Upgrade, Media Archive implementation, construction of a new News Studio, and the deployment of Network, Security, and Streaming Platform infrastructures.
• Developed and executed multi-year CAPEX roadmaps and budgets, overseeing procurement, tendering, installation, and commissioning of critical systems including cameras, vision mixers, routers, servers, encoders, and automation platforms.
• Established rigorous preventative maintenance and redundancy frameworks that consistently delivered 99.999% on-air availability across linear TV, satellite, and streaming platforms.
• Streamlined production and transmission workflows through technical innovation and process re-engineering, significantly improving operational efficiency, speed-to-air, and content quality.
• Coordinated cross-functional collaboration with Production, Editorial, IT, and Commercial teams to deliver flagship live events, and breaking news.
• Managed resource planning and rostering of multidisciplinary engineering teams (30–50+ staff), ensuring 24/7 coverage for scheduled productions, live events, and emergency response scenarios.
• Served as the final tier of technical escalation, leading rapid fault diagnosis and resolution during high-pressure live transmissions, often under intense public and regulatory scrutiny.

Senior Broadcast Engineer at TwoFour 54 - ADMZ (2008-11 – 2015-06)

• Provide technical support for all our Broadcast Services related to infrastructure, traditional playout systems, Studio production & postproduction, to ensure the highest possible levels of technical and operational continuity for all clients.
• Work with operations and production to design workflows utilizing existing and new equipment.
• Maintaining core infrastructure and system health, integrity and quality throughout facility.

Broadcast Engineer at CNBC Arabia (2006-06 – 2008-10)

• Perform system checks and maintenance schedules to ensure equipment is well maintained and performing as expected.
• Maintaining, and troubleshooting all systems and equipment related to Broadcast or IT/Broadcast.
• Installed and supported setting up new facilities such as: CNBC Arabiya Studio Setup in Riyadh – K.S.A (Mar 2007), CNBC Africa TV installations (July 2007)
• Installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting all broadcast and media IT systems, including Cisco Networking, Avid News production, VizRT graphics, Evertz infrastructure and Sony Production systems.

Broadcast Engineer at Decision Makers TV (2006-02 – 2006-07)

• Planning designing and analyzing networking as per management systems Requirement, in addition to Active Directory Administration, Local Exchange Server Administration, Networks/switches/servers installations and configurations.
• Support all aspects of studio production, file-based media operations and automation systems.

B.Sc. in Electrical (Communication) Engineering – Ajman University of Science and Technology (2006-05)