CV — Alexander Kotov

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Alexander Kotov

Technical Director / Lighting Designer
Dubai, UAE · [email protected] · +971 56 351 6822
kotov.co.uk · cueline.ae · LinkedIn

Professional Summary

Senior Technical Director and Lighting Designer with 20+ years of experience delivering large-scale international concerts, festivals, broadcast events, and landmark shows. Specialised in lighting systems architecture, show-control networks, and mission-critical AV infrastructure. Proven leader of large multidisciplinary teams, with deep hands-on expertise in GrandMA ecosystems, redundant fiber networks, and AV-over-IP. Extensive experience across the Middle East, Europe, and international touring productions.

Core Expertise

• Technical Direction & Systems Architecture
• Lighting & Show Control Networks (sACN, MA-Net, NDI, AV-over-IP)
• Large-Scale Event Delivery & Risk Management
• Multidisciplinary Team Leadership
• Network Redundancy & Critical Infrastructure
• Client & Stakeholder Management

Professional Experience

Cueline Event Management LLC — Founder & Director (2026 – Present)

B2B technical production company based in Dubai, delivering lighting systems and show-control infrastructure for large-scale events across the GCC.

MediaPro International LLC (2022 – 2026)

Technical Manager (2023 – 2026) · Senior Lighting Programmer / Operator (2022 – 2023)

• Led technical delivery of large-scale concerts, festivals, ceremonies, and broadcast events across the Middle East.
• Designed and implemented redundant lighting and control networks: fiber ring topologies, VLAN segregation, backup systems.
• Oversaw project planning, technical documentation, resource allocation, and inter-department coordination.
• Delivered projects from client brief to live show, ensuring zero-failure operation for high-profile events.
• Managed and mentored teams of lighting programmers, network engineers, and technicians.
• Pre-visualisation and system validation using Depence, Capture, and Unreal Engine.

Selected Projects

Concert productions: Guns N’ Roses, Backstreet Boys, Charlie Puth, Robbie Williams, Bryan Adams, Kiss, Westlife, Lea Salonga — Abu Dhabi.

Senior Lighting Designer / Technical Consultant — Freelance (2020 – 2022)

• Delivered lighting systems and show programming for corporate events, concerts, festivals, and TV productions.
• Developed lighting concepts, technical riders, plots, and documentation.
• Managed teams and coordinated with rental companies and production partners.

Nino Katamadze & Insight Band — Senior Lighting Designer, Touring (2011 – 2020)

• Created and maintained a unique touring lighting concept for international concerts and festivals.
• Coordinated technical riders with local rental companies worldwide.
• Programmed and operated lighting systems in diverse venues and stage configurations.
• Designed and built custom lighting fixtures for touring use.

ProfShowTech — Head of Lighting Department (2006 – 2011)

• Progressed from stagehand to department head.
• Led lighting design, programming, rigging, and technical planning.
• Responsible for equipment procurement, feasibility studies, and team management.
• Contributed to company growth into the leading regional lighting rental provider.

Entrepreneurial Experience

Furdi (2014 – 2024): Built and scaled a B2B company delivering complex custom solutions for designers. Led business strategy, project management, HR, and client relations. Grew the company organically for 10 consecutive years with stable cash flow.

Awards

Education & Certifications

Specialist Degree in Physics (Optics) — Saratov State University

Technical Skills

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