Ohoud Rashed Al Falahi

Lead Engineer/ Projects

Dubai, UAE

Profile summary

Engineering and Broadcast Technology professional with 12+ years of experience leading projects, optimizing technical operations, and managing broadcast systems. Strong in problem-solving, team leadership, workflow improvement, and delivering high-quality technical solutions.

Career highlights

Engineering: Able to design, support, and improve technical and broadcast systems.

Performance Improvement: Improve processes, workflows, and team efficiency.

Project Management: Plan, track, and complete projects on time and within scope.

Budget Control: Manage project budgets and ensure costs stay within limits.

Risk Mitigation: Identify problems early and take steps to reduce or prevent risks.

Quality Assurance: Ensure all work meets required standards and deliverables are accurate.

Team Management: Guide, support, and organize teams to achieve goals.

Project Leadership: Lead projects from start to finish and ensure successful delivery.

Key skills

Skills
Project ManagementBroadcast EngineeringTechnical OperationsTeam LeadershipBudgeting & Resource PlanningTeam Mentoring & CoachingBudget Planning & Cost ControlProblem Solving & Critical ThinkingResource Allocation & Scheduling

Professional experience

Lead Engineer / projectsNov 2025 - Present
Dubai Media Incorporate (DMI)

Responsibilities: Lead engineering projects from planning to completion. Develop project schedules, budgets, and risk plans. Monitor progress and adjust plans as needed. Supervise and mentor engineering teams. Provide technical guidance and review designs for quality. Solve complex technical issues. Coordinate with clients, contractors, and vendors. Communicate project updates and lead meetings. Identify and manage project risks. Ensure compliance with safety and industry standards. Manage project budgets and resources. Oversee contracts and supplier relationships. Implement quality control and ensure high-quality deliverables. Maintain full project documentation and prepare reports.

Assigned as Director for Engineering Projects and PlanningApr 2022 - Jul 2024
Dubai Media Incorporate (DMI)

Responsibilities: Plan and provide yearly budget requirement for the Technical Department Follow up on project management standards. Ensure that all projects are up to date and delivered with broadcast standards. Re-appropriation of budgets when required. Project documentations standards.

Technical Operation Head (Expo 2021)Apr 2021 - Apr 2022
EXPO 2020 - Dubai

Responsibilities: Design and implement file-based workflows for the Dubai EXPO2020 Provide Technical Support for MCR, Editing, Logging, Ingest, Playout and Engineering services. Comprehensive Reports on all activities handled during the event. Provide technical solutions for special requirements during events. Communicate with all departments for technical requirements. Archive and transport all materials from the EXPO system to DMI’s Archive system. Manpower allocation for 6 sections under technical services.

Broadcast system EngineeringJan 2013 - Apr 2021
Dubai Media Incorporate (DMI)

Responsibilities: The Broadcast Systems Engineer will take responsibility for the day to day support of the broadcast systems within DMI, supporting both Broadcast Hardware and Software Systems to ensure the successful smooth running of the all technical Systems including Studios and TX chains. Maintain, Align, troubleshoot and repair Studios equipment , computer based equipment, Transmission chains, Media servers , Cloud, Automation systems and all broadcasting systems used across DMI or anywhere else within the work domain as required. Ability to guide and coach colleagues. Ability to effectively communicate with departmental and station personnel as required. Ability to work independently under timelines to achieve departmental and station goals. Must be able to comprehend schematics, mechanical drawings, and technical manuals. Ability to prioritize. Ability to work with microwaves, transmitters, and satellites. Ability to effectively work and communicate with others. Provide technical solutions for DMI’s requirements. Follow up on system workflows and adjust them according to current station requirements. Coordinate with system suppliers for system upgrades.

Education

Master's, Business AdministrationMay 2017
American University in the Emirates.
Bachelor's Degree, Electrical Engineering/ CommunicationAug 2012
Ajman University of Science & Technology (AUST).