Mahmoud Bazan
Cairo
Summary
Experienced esports professional with 8+ years in tournament management, player training, and community engagement across the MENA region. Proven expertise in organizing large-scale competitions, overseeing league operations, and mentoring professional players. Strong leadership and communication skills, ensuring seamless execution of esports events and enhancing player experiences.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Referee
IESF
02.2023 - Current
- Head Referee for WEC 2023 in Iasi, Romania, and WEC 2024 in Riyadh
- Drafted and enforced competition rulebooks
- Managed and coordinated referee teams for international events
- Monitored match results, incidents, penalties, and delays
- Collaborated with production teams to ensure accurate tournament broadcasts
- Liaised with players and managers to communicate schedules and clarify rules
Freelancer
ITP Gaming
11.2024 - 01.2025
- Head Admin for Huawei Event (AppGallery Finals) at VOV Gaming, Riyadh & Yalla Ludo Finals
- Managed and coordinated tournament operations for various esports titles
- Oversaw PUBG Mobile, Yalla Ludo, Jackaroo, and Baloot finals
- Ensured rule enforcement, smooth gameplay, and event integrity
- Provided logistical support and collaborated with teams to enhance esports competitions
Head Referee & Player Manager
VSPO
02.2024 - 09.2024
- Company Overview: Hero Esports
- Served as the Head Referee and Player Manager for Season 5 and Season 6 MPL tournaments
- Managed match officiation, player conduct, and in-game rulings
- Oversaw team relations, ensuring smooth communication between players and tournament organizers
Head Moderator
D11 Gaming & Mobily Gamers
05.2022 - 02.2024
- Managed daily tournament operations on esports platforms
- Resolved player issues and provided prompt support via website ticketing systems
- Ensured fair play and smooth tournament experiences for participants
Operations Manager
Playtonia ME
01.2022 - 02.2024
- Company Overview: Dubai
- Oversaw tournament planning, execution, and event logistics
- Managed employee performance, task delegation, and project oversight
- Recruited and trained new administrators for event operations
- Built partnerships with influencers and casters to enhance event engagement
- Organized both online and offline esports events across multiple titles
- Dubai
Coach
Gamax Esports Team
03.2018 - 12.2023
- Developed training schedules and strategies to improve team performance
- Transitioned amateur players into professional-level competitors
- Managed teams participating in major events such as PMCO and PMNC Finals
- Created incentive programs to motivate players and optimize their growth
Esports Team Manager
EG
10.2021 - 10.2023
- Built and managed professional esports teams across various titles(PubgM/Pubg Battlegrounds/Valorant/CODM/League of Legends/HOK)
- Increased esports awareness and fostered a thriving gaming community
- Organized tournaments, training sessions, and scouting programs
- Led teams to international competitions, enhancing their glob
Community Manager
EG Clan
01.2018 - 03.2020
- Founded and managed the first PUBG Mobile esports community in Egypt
- Organized the first national and international clan-based competitions
- Established and maintained Egypt’s first professional esports team(PubgM)
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - History
Cairo University
Skills
- Esports Tournament Management
- Refereeing & Rulebook Development
- Team Leadership & Coaching
- Player Development & Mentorship
- Community Building & Engagement
- Event Planning & Coordination
- Problem Solving & Conflict Resolution
- Google Sheets & Data Analysis
- Talent and Influencer Management
- Analyst & Caster – PUBG Mobile & PUBG: Battlegrounds Events
Tournaments Organized
- Arena League Major (Mobile Legends, PUBG Mobile, CS2, Dota2, Free Fire) – AED 500,000 prize pool.
- IESF Regional Online Qualifiers – Africa, Europe, North & South America.
- Free Fire Ground Zero Tournament.
- NIMO TV All-Stars Free Fire Tournament.
- NIMO Star Cup PUBG Mobile Tournament ($11,000 prize pool).
- Rainbow Six Siege Ramadan Gaming Championship.
- Apex Legends Mobile Tournaments – Organized with top-tier esports organizations.
- Valorant, Clash Royale, Wild Rift, FIFA Mobile, and Rocket League Tournaments with Playtonia, D11 Gaming, and NASR Esports.
- Infiinx Offline Event Pubg Mobile
- App Gallery Events At KSA
Languages
Arabic
Proficient
C2
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Freelancer
ITP Gaming
11.2024 - 01.2025
Head Referee & Player Manager
VSPO
02.2024 - 09.2024
Head Referee
IESF
02.2023 - Current
Head Moderator
D11 Gaming & Mobily Gamers
05.2022 - 02.2024
Operations Manager
Playtonia ME
01.2022 - 02.2024
Esports Team Manager
EG
10.2021 - 10.2023
Coach
Gamax Esports Team
03.2018 - 12.2023
Community Manager
EG Clan
01.2018 - 03.2020
Bachelor’s Degree - History
Cairo University
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