I am Waqar Ahmed, a Sr. Broadcast Engineer with over 18 years of experience in Broadcast IT and AV. I design, implement, and manage end-to-end broadcast workflows, specializing in transmission, ingest, media management, QC, live studio operations, and on-air graphics. I thrive on solving problems and delivering reliable, high-quality broadcasts. I deeply understand automation systems, video servers, routers, control panels, switchers, and a broad range of broadcast standards (HD/SD, NTSC/PAL, aspect ratio conversion, encryption, and audio/video processing including MADI and frame synchronization). I value teamwork and leadership, and I enjoy guiding projects from concept to live deployment.…

Waqar Ahmed

I am Waqar Ahmed, a Sr. Broadcast Engineer with over 18 years of experience in Broadcast IT and AV. I design, implement, and manage end-to-end broadcast workflows, specializing in transmission, ingest, media management, QC, live studio operations, and on-air graphics. I thrive on solving problems and delivering reliable, high-quality broadcasts. I deeply understand automation systems, video servers, routers, control panels, switchers, and a broad range of broadcast standards (HD/SD, NTSC/PAL, aspect ratio conversion, encryption, and audio/video processing including MADI and frame synchronization). I value teamwork and leadership, and I enjoy guiding projects from concept to live deployment.…

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I am Waqar Ahmed, a Sr. Broadcast Engineer with over 18 years of experience in Broadcast IT and AV. I design, implement, and manage end-to-end broadcast workflows, specializing in transmission, ingest, media management, QC, live studio operations, and on-air graphics. I thrive on solving problems and delivering reliable, high-quality broadcasts.
I deeply understand automation systems, video servers, routers, control panels, switchers, and a broad range of broadcast standards (HD/SD, NTSC/PAL, aspect ratio conversion, encryption, and audio/video processing including MADI and frame synchronization). I value teamwork and leadership, and I enjoy guiding projects from concept to live deployment.

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English
Fluent
Urdu
Advanced

Work Experience

Sr. Broadcast Engineer at Television Media Network
January 1, 2024 - Present
Managing 2 SD and 2 HD channels; designing and implementing new technical workflows; testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of professional Broadcast Audio/Video and IT equipment; operating and supporting video routers, keyers, sound, talkback, data and monitoring systems; ensures operational readiness; participates in video post-production including audio mixing and CG operation; maintains engineering logs and records.
Broadcast Engineer at Samaa News I Jaag Broadcasting System LTD
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Configured Haivission Kula byte for UK stream; supported TVU and Teradek configurations; installation and configuration ViMix and OBS; used AJA Helo Streamer for YouTube live streaming; managed Evertz SPG 5700MSC Master Clock Sync Generator; Grass Valley Kula 2-me 2RU; Adobe Media Encoder for backup YouTube streams.
Broadcast Engineer at Television Media Network
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2023
Supported day-to-day operations for live and prerecorded programming; audio console operation; video switcher operation and installation; CCU operation and installation; optimized analog and digital equipment for broadcasting; participated in video post-production, including audio mixing and CG operation; set up and maintained transmission links and equipment; inventory and maintenance management.
CCTV Foreman at Saudi Bin Ladin Group
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Maintained CCTV and related equipment; operated radios and ancillary equipment in a control room; monitored cameras, monitors, touch screens and door entry systems; reported faults and supported CCTV Supervisor and Managers; maintained databases and assisted with inquiries.
CRO at Television Media Network
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2014
Recording data on computer systems and logs; responding to emergencies (alarms, generators, pumps, sprinklers); quality control on feeds; coordinated AV links between units; operated audio/video equipment and CG; ensured smooth studio and control room operations.
Sr. Associate Engineer at Royal Media Network
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007
Daily maintenance of broadcast equipment; ensured quality of audio and video signals; coordination with News Control Room, Programming Control Room, Ingest, Satellite feeds for live and recorded material; operated CG and contributed to sound editing and mixing; strengthened AV infrastructure.

Education

MSc IT at University of Education
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013
B-Tech (Hon) Electronics at Electronics PIMSAT University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010
D.A.E 3 Years at Ahmad Hassan Polytechnic institute
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2006
Matric at Ali Al Murad High School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2003

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