I build digital products and integrated AV systems from concept to delivery. Founder of CISLTECH and co-founder of LOUD — Dubai-based specialists in bespoke audio, video, lighting & special-effects solutions for entertainment and hospitality venues.
What I've built
A mix of company builds, large-scale AV integrations, and open-source work.
Co-founded and built the complete digital presence for LOUD, a Dubai-based specialist delivering bespoke audio, video, lighting, and special-effects solutions to entertainment and hospitality venues across the UAE and KSA.
Specialist production technology for the TERHAL show in Diryah, Riyadh. Scope included central chandelier systems, props, and full Kabuki system supply, installation, commissioning, and programming.
CISLTECH is Ian's technology organisation focused on systems integration, custom software development, and digital infrastructure for hospitality and entertainment clients.
Full lighting and video design, supply, installation, commissioning, and programming for Asia Asia at Pier 7, Dubai Marina — one of Dubai's most iconic dining destinations.
Comprehensive lighting and video system design, supply, installation, and full commissioning for En Fuego at Atlantis The Palm, Dubai.
End-to-end lighting and video design for Bla Bla Beach Club at JBR The Walk, Dubai — a high-profile venue requiring robust outdoor and indoor integrated systems.
Toolkit
Spanning full-stack web development, AV systems integration, and digital infrastructure.
Technologies
Writing
Thoughts on web development, AV systems, and building things that work at scale.
After years of reaching for Next.js for everything, I've been defaulting to Astro for portfolio sites, documentation, and content-heavy projects. Here's why.
Read moreHow we bootstrapped a bespoke audio-visual company in Dubai, the technical decisions we made, and what we learned building turnkey AV systems for some of the region's most iconic venues.
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