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Saddam Hossain

Saddam Hossain

Audio Visual Consultant
Riyadh

Summary

AV Professional and Subject Matter Expert with 9 years of experience delivering innovative AV solutions for high-profile clients across the GCC. Specialized in implementing Digital Signage, Pro-AV systems, and IT networking, with a focus on large-scale Active LED deployments in Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Bahrain. Possesses expertise in system design, installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance for seamless integration with client networks. Strong client-facing skills driven by a passion for customer service and technology.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
15
15
Certifications
4
4
Languages

Work History

AV Technical Consultant

Securemaxtech for Arab National Bank
06.2024 - Current
  • Define AV & IT requirements and technology briefs in collaboration with clients
  • Contribute to technology strategy documents and design AV systems
  • Oversee procurement processes, providing M&E, architectural, and IT specifications for AV designs
  • Manage project delivery, including design approval, inspections, commissioning, and handover
  • Supervise contractor testing and AV system programming
  • Develop QA processes for managing AV & IT project implementation
  • Conduct research on emerging technologies, providing regular updates to the team
  • Coordinate briefings from key system manufacturers
  • Identify areas for innovation and service differentiation
  • Design AV systems for meeting rooms, auditoriums, conferencing, digital signage, control systems, and TV distribution
  • Expertise in corporate offices, schools, hotels, convention centers, and high-end residences
  • Knowledge of HDMI, DisplayPort, HD-SDI systems, and content streaming

AV Project Engineer

2point0 Concepts Audio Visual Architects
06.2018 - 05.2024
  • Managed AV installations, configuration, and integration with client networks
  • Conducted site surveys, pre-installation preparations, and post-installation configurations
  • Developed schematics, network diagrams, and technical proposals for projects
  • Oversaw content management for digital signage through Appspace
  • Coordinated subcontractors and procured AV equipment for various projects
  • Monitored project progress and maintenance reports
  • Troubleshot software bugs, network errors, and CMS issues, improving customer satisfaction
  • Worked with brands Active LED: Unilumin, LP Displays, Absen, Planer, Hikvision, Leyard, LED Vision, JY Vision
  • Controller & Media Players: Novastar, ColorsLight, Brighsign, MediaVue, Cisco, Hipersign, Matrox
  • Audio Visual: Poly, Cisco, Logitech, Neat, Crestron, Bose, Shure, Sennheiser, QSC, Samsung, LG, NEC, Panasonic, Clickshare, Barco, BenQ, MaxHub Huawei

IT Engineer and Computer Programmer

Ministry of Interior (SFOC)
01.2015 - 03.2017

Implemented system-oriented projects in collaboration with stakeholders

  • Monitored application performance and resolved network and application bottlenecks
  • Managed VPN, firewall configurations, and network support, ensuring security and performance
  • Supported business applications, including POS system maintenance
  • Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science & Engineering

University Institute of Technology, The University of Burdwan
06.2010 - 07.2013

Diploma in Computer Science and Technology - undefined

Central Calcutta Govt. Polytechnic
Kolkata, West Bengal
05.2008 - 04.2010

Skills

  • Audio Video Systems
  • Project Management
  • Vendor Management
  • Unified Communication
  • IT Networking
  • Procurement
  • Content Management Systems
  • Customer Services
  • CCTV Systems
  • Microsoft Visio
  • Office 365

Certification

NETGEAR: AV Certification-Level 1

Affiliations

Saudi Council of Engineering (SCE)

Personal Information

Driving License: Saudi Arabia, Indian Driving License (LMV)

Timeline

AV Technical Consultant

Securemaxtech for Arab National Bank
06.2024 - Current

AV Project Engineer

2point0 Concepts Audio Visual Architects
06.2018 - 05.2024

IT Engineer and Computer Programmer

Ministry of Interior (SFOC)
01.2015 - 03.2017

Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science & Engineering

University Institute of Technology, The University of Burdwan
06.2010 - 07.2013

Diploma in Computer Science and Technology - undefined

Central Calcutta Govt. Polytechnic
05.2008 - 04.2010
Saddam HossainAudio Visual Consultant