25+ years transforming global media landscapes. Purpose-driven since age 17 as Spacetoon's youngest employee. Sound Designer for Student Academy Award-winning film, IT Consultant & Technology Leader serving international clients, Creator of Karazah Channel (739K+ subscribers, 310M+ views). Building bridges across cultures through innovative sound engineering, humanitarian broadcasting, and educational platforms reaching millions worldwide—from North America to Middle East.
Distinguished Syrian-American leader combining technical mastery, entrepreneurial vision, and humanitarian impact across global markets
Tech & Media Excellence from Youth
Assembled first computer in 8th grade, mastering technology early. At age 17, became youngest employee at Spacetoon as "Mr. Radio" (2000-2005), leading radio programming while still in high school. Early mastery of both technology and media launched a 25+ year dual-career in IT consulting and broadcasting innovation.
Sound Designer for Student Academy Award-winning film "Cloud Kumo"
25+ years mastering animation & film audio production. Expert in Steinberg Nuendo, Pro Tools, Dante networking systems. Hundreds of credited works spanning major productions across international markets.
25+ Years Serving International Clients
IT consulting across North America and Middle East. Enterprise architecture, cyber security, cloud infrastructure, network administration, HIPAA compliance, system integration. Led 18+ facilities achieving 99.8% uptime with zero security incidents. Expert in complex multi-site deployments and mission-critical infrastructure.
739K+ Subscribers, 310M+ Views
Created Karazah Channel teaching Arabic worldwide. International production team from nine countries creating culturally sensitive educational content for global diaspora.
500K Daily Listeners During Crisis
Co-founded Radio Alkul during Syrian civil war—built studios, trained journalist teams, reported from war zones. Innovative mobile FM transmission reaching conflict zones with uncensored news and critical humanitarian information.
Connecting communities across continents
Syrian-American leader bridging East and West through media innovation and technology. Multilingual production expertise (Arabic/English) serving diverse audiences from Damascus to Detroit. Featured in international media including NPR, Al Jazeera, Yahoo! Finance, Business Insider, and AP News for cultural impact and humanitarian leadership.
Career journey spanning technology, media, and humanitarian innovation
IT Consultant & Technology Leader
25+ years professional IT consulting serving international clients. Enterprise architecture, cyber security, cloud infrastructure, network administration, healthcare IT (HIPAA), system integration. Notable: Led 18+ assisted-living facilities achieving 99.8% uptime with zero security incidents (2020-2024).
Founder - SS Media Productions & Karazah Channel
Built educational platform with 739K+ subscribers and 310M+ views teaching Arabic to children globally.
Co-founder & War Journalist - Radio Alkul, Istanbul
Built studios, trained teams, reported from war zones. 500K daily listeners across seven provinces during civil war.
Head of Sound - Spacetoon
Created audio identity for hundreds of Arabic-dubbed series including Gundam Wing, Detective Conan, Beyblade.
Comprehensive audio, media, and technology solutions backed by 25+ years of international experience
Complete audio post-production for film, television, animation, and interactive media. Student Academy Award-winning expertise.
Original music composition, production, and arrangement for media projects. Hundreds of produced tracks across multiple genres.
Multi-language dubbing supervision and voice direction. Former Head of Dubbing at Spacetoon with hundreds of anime titles dubbed.
Professional Front-of-House mixing for concerts, tours, and live events. Currently touring with international artists (1.5M+ followers).
Acoustic consultation, studio design, and build-out services. Built broadcast studios in Damascus, Dubai, and Kuala Lumpur for Spacetoon/Tiger.
Professional studio recording for music, voiceover, podcasts, and audio content. State-of-the-art facilities and equipment.
End-to-end media content production and creative direction. Founder of Karazah Channel (739K+ subscribers, 310M+ views).
Broadcast infrastructure design, production workflow optimization, and technical system integration. Co-founded Radio Al-Kul (500K+ listeners).
Enterprise IT consulting and technology strategy. 25+ years serving international clients across North America and Middle East.
Major achievements and measurable impact across global media, humanitarian broadcasting, and technology leadership
739K+ Subscribers | 310M+ Views
Created global Arabic educational platform managing international production teams across 9 countries. Culturally sensitive educational content preserving language and cultural heritage for diaspora communities worldwide.
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500K Daily Listeners | Featured in NPR, Al Jazeera
Co-founded independent media station during Syrian civil war. Built broadcast studios from ground up, trained journalist teams, worked as on-the-ground war journalist. Revolutionary mobile FM transmission reaching conflict zones with uncensored news and humanitarian information.
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Governor of Dubai Recognition
Prestigious award for exceptional contributions to Arabic language education and cultural innovation.
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Sound Designer for Academy Award-Winning Film
Advanced audio engineering for Student Academy Award Silver winner (2016). International recognition for technical excellence.
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Founded Michigan-based media company
Full-service studio offering 3D animation, VFX, sound design, and bilingual voiceovers. Serving 50+ international clients across multiple industries.
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Featured biographical episode
Professional profile covering career journey and achievements with English subtitles.
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Featured across major media outlets for leadership in technology, humanitarian work, and cultural impact
Explore my complete video portfolio featuring sound design, music production, mixing projects, and professional media work across diverse creative endeavors
View Full Portfolio →Verified testimonials from industry leaders across technology, healthcare, and creative sectors
"Obai's technical expertise and creative vision are unmatched. A true professional who consistently delivers exceptional results."
"He gave the channel its soul. By far one of the best professionals I had the pleasure to partner with."
"Obai was one of the strong sound engineers we had. His creativity and adaptation to new trends were well received."
"When it comes to audio, Obai is a perfectionist and his creativity is unmatched."
"Obai is a very dedicated person with a very high level of integrity. I would always love to work with him."
"His quick grasp of the software's capabilities and insightful questions made the implementation process smooth and efficient."
"Obai is hard working, authentic, and creative. Would strongly recommend for sound engineering help."
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