Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Driving Media Innovation Through Solutions Engineering I’m a Media Technology Solutions Engineer with 7+ years of experience bridging business needs and technical design for broadcast, OTT and cloud-based workflows. Proven ability to act as a trusted advisor, lead technical presales and discovery sessions, and deliver high-value solutions that align with client objectives. Proven success in leading cross-functional teams, managing vendor relationships, and delivering high-impact media solutions for clients. Multi certified professional adept in bringing differentiated value to stake holders Key Achievements: - Designed and deployed OTT streaming workflows for major broadcasters, including ESPN, Disney, and Netflix. - Delivered proof-of-concept (PoC) projects validating low-latency streaming using SRT, RTP, and HLS. - Partnered with product and R&D teams to showcase differentiated media solutions, driving $10M+ in IP gear sales. What sets me apart is my ability to combine technical depth with strategic insight—whether it’s optimizing content delivery networks, managing cross-functional teams, or aligning media workflows with business goals. As an Entertainment & Media industry analyst and commentator, I provide actionable insights on the latest media technology developments and trends. I view technology as a true force multiplier for the industry—driving innovation, efficiency, and audience engagement. Through my commentary, I explore transformative topics such as AI-powered content creation, the rise of ad-supported streaming models, and the ongoing cloud revolution in broadcasting and OTT delivery. Let’s connect if you’re exploring innovation at the intersection of cloud, media, and audience engagement.
● Provisioned and optimized video infrastructure supporting 200K+ households, ensuring high availability and service continuity. ● Developed dashboards and reports to track support metrics and communicate trends to stakeholders. ● Acted as SME for diagnosing tier-4 Linear TV flow issues and restoring service within SLA. ● Directed multi-vendor collaboration to resolve complex incidents, ensuring SLA compliance and minimizing downtime. ● Partnered with engineering teams to evaluate and integrate new applications and infrastructure services into hybrid environments.
● Led presales workshops, gathering requirements and designing workflows tailored to client use. ● Architected OTT streaming solutions using AWS Elemental and CloudFront for major broadcasters. ● Designed high-level architecture diagrams and presented solutions to executive stakeholders. ● Managed PoC engagements and collaborated with R&D to validate new product features. ● Designed large-scale 10G/25G IP core network using Evertz IP Gateways, IPX switches and Magnum orchestration platform for ESPN, Disney, Fox, etc. to achieve seamless system workflow experience. ● Architected over 100 baseband systems based on customer requirements using EQX/Xenon/NEXX routers and multi-viewers while using Magnum and VLPRO as monitoring and controlling layer.
● Delivered enterprise IT projects, including API-driven data migration for 1M+ customers. ● Conducted stakeholder mapping, fit-gap analysis, and JAD sessions for system upgrades. ● Led stakeholder mapping and developed project charters for enterprise IT initiatives. ● Managed planning and execution of business applications, ensuring on-time delivery within budget. ● Worked with third party software vendors in all production change promotions to ensure best outcomes. ● Promptly escalated critical issues to key resource and ensured closure to logical resolution.