Project Manager providing high-end technical solutions for public engagement in the corporate and event industry. As a Project Manager, my responsibilities include:Leading the end-to-end delivery of technology solutions for events, ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the satisfaction of the clientCollaborating with clients to define project scope, goals, and deliverables that align with their needs and our company's strategyManaging project budgets and timelines, identifying and mitigating risks, and communicating progress and updates to stakeholdersCoordinating with cross-functional teams, including developers, designers, and engineers, to ensure successful project outcomesProviding exceptional customer service and support throughout the project lifecycle, and ensuring that clients are satisfied with the end resultAs a research and development manager, I am responsible for leading our company's efforts to research, develop, and innovate new technology solutions for the event industry.Collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify new opportunities for innovation and improvement in our technology solutions.Leading the design, development, and testing of new technology solutions, ensuring that they meet high standards of quality, usability, and functionalityManaging budgets, timelines, and resources for research and development projectsStaying up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive developments, and using this knowledge to inform our research and development strategyEnsuring that our technology solutions are compliant with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.Communicating progress and updates on research and development projects to stakeholders, including senior leadership and clients.

A naturally creative individual, I use my artistry to produce custom fabrication and art pieces for various events, productions and art galleries. Has the reputation as the go-to artist and fabricator for complex specifications.- Fabricated specialist builds for Comicon ME, managed requirements, specifications, supplier negotiations, budgets and build - A Fabricator for eNabling, a charitable organisation that uses 3D printers to fabricate custom prosthetic hands/arms for children with various disabilities- Draws on set design and build skills to provide artistry and fabrications for events, productions and theatres

Hired on a contract basis as a Project Manager, Audio Engineer and Visual Engineer for over 200 events, shows and projects across 10 years, I have established a reputation for assured leadership of complex events, and complete ownership of the entire project lifecycle from initial concept to post-delivery reporting. I add the technical know-how that delivers professional, seamless productions for a range of corporate, private and public clients.- Partnered with Wicked Tents as a Project Manager, and delivered the CPC Eid Celebrations and the RAF Tour in 2018 – while starting up a new business- Hired as Head Audio Engineer for events including the ICCs Middle East Conference, a private Gala Dinner, the Al Quasr New Year’s Eve Party, for an event series at the Atlantis Hotel, Taj Hotel and for S-Club 7’s tour of the Middle East- Contracted as Head Audio Engineer for AAG, Mother of a Nation, The District and the United Nations Honor Rolls Committee - Senior Audio Engineer for Al Qasr NYE Celebrations, Beirut Outdoor Festival, Mojo Crew Club and the Royal Mirage Wedding Series- Extended skills to Audio Engineering, Project Management, Site/Zone Management, Stage Management and Communications Management for high-profile events, conferences and projects

Co-founding Kevali Productions in 2018 as an innovative educational theatre solution, assuming multiple roles including Technical Director and Project Manager, I also support live performances as an audio-visual engineer. Together we deliver all aspects of company operations from sales and client engagement through to set building, website design and managing budgets.- Successfully running 3 tours per year, and performing world-recognised productions including Pinocchio, Ali Baba and the 40 thieves, Dumbo, Sinbad - Legend of the seven Seas, Hansel and Gretel- Project managing each production from initial booking through to coordinating the logistical movements of equipment, audio-visual setup, set design, budget, creative resources and on-the-day production delivery- Engages with teachers to adapt productions to fit learning themes – including adapting the entire production series to stream live online to abide by social distancing requirements following the 2020 pandemic- Accelerated the business to achieve profit by Q1 Y2

Following successful contractor work, I partnered up with Maestra to provide additional support through a high-growth phase of their events business. An effective project manager to the setup of all audio-visual requirements for events, operating of show and supporting sales teams in specifying technical requirements.- Devised event plans, led teams through logistics and event setup, and served as a senior technician (AV) throughout high-capacity shows for high-profile clients- Liaised with clients to ensure 100% satisfaction in event solutions, and partnered with sales teams to provide technical expertise on specifications - Managed resources, budgets, equipment, maintenance and operations

- Conducted detailed market and competitor research to provide expert guidance to sales teams in how to improve revenue-generation of pro-audio products - Specialised in supporting project start-up, specifying studio design systems and leading installation teams through the delivery of full-scale audio solutions

- Artist Manager for Tim Hassall, responsible for bookings, website build, audio engineering at events and promotion of the music artist - Audio Engineer for Music Plus Studios, engineering corporate recordings and post-production for Audi, Du Telecoms, K9 Friends and S*uce. Responsible for setup, recording, mixing, mastering, equipment maintenance and audio-video sync within post-production- Assistant Engineer for Creative Kingdom Studios, supported audio engineering for producer Reiner Earlings in support of audio-visual projects- Resident Sound Engineer for Lime Green Entertainment and Dubai Chamber Orchestra, supported from setup and takedown of stage and recording equipment through to mixing and audio engineering week-in, week-out- Teaching Assistant for Rashid School for Boys, supported the Music Department in building a love of music and supporting students in learning tasks

- Conducted detailed market and competitor research to provide expert guidance to sales teams in how to improve revenue-generation of pro-audio products - Specialised in supporting project start-up, specifying studio design systems and leading installation teams through the delivery of full-scale audio solutions