Chief Technical Officer
Prabhu digital Ltd
Total years of experience :8 years, 7 Months
Strategically planning new technical requirements, orchestrating upgrades, and overseeing operational activities.
Expertly configuring core broadcasting equipment, including Encoders, Multiplexers, IRDS systems, Terrestrial transmitters, and Gateways.
Implementing a robust monitoring system to facilitate in-depth equipment fault analysis and ensure seamless day-to-day operations.
Conducting meticulous reviews of operational procedures, encompassing tower infrastructure, Headend equipment, and Transmitting antennas, with a focus on long-term performance sustainability.
Championing the formation and leadership of high-performing teams, effectively harnessing available resources for optimal results.
Inspiring and empowering team members through ongoing research initiatives and timely training interventions.
Ensuring the generation of meticulous and comprehensive documentation by team members to support future planning endeavors.
Coordinating with vendors and suppliers to facilitate the procurement of new equipment and establish service agreements in alignment with organizational requirements.
I was hired for the role of Technical manager at Prabhu digital Pvt Ltd later promoted to chief technical officer.
Technical Infrastructure Planning and Management:
Undertook the responsibility of surveys, site selection and designing the layout for the reception system, which included a C-band antenna, headend, and transmission system. This task involved meticulously calculating the electrical system load and devising a reliable backup plan. Additionally, conducted a thorough analysis of equipment positioning to ensure an optimal configuration for efficient operation and functionality.
Content Delivery and Transmission:
Planned and delivered MPEG-4 H.264 video and audio services (Dolby Digital or MPEG1 Layer II). Created Transport Stream (TS) plans, including Program Map Tables (PMT), Video (VID), Audio (AID), ECM PID, and EMM PID. Optimized bandwidth allocation, guard intervals, Physical Layer Pipes (PLPs), and FEC for DVB-T2 coverage and reception.
Team Building and Support:
Established cross-functional teams for departments such as SMS & CAS, RF, broadcast, customer support, and electrical systems. Trained engineers, technicians, and support staff to understand broadcast technology, antenna tuning, satellite-meter usage, and overall system operations.
Customer-Centric Solutions:
Selected high-quality devices to ensure top-notch broadcast quality and transmission performance.
Determined SetTop Box NIT and OTA frequencies, considering future frequency additions.
Chose consumer antennas based on effective radiated power (ERP) and coverage area requirements.
Business Requirement and Documentation:
Prepared Business Requirements Documents for the SMS system, aligning with company standards and vision. Developed technical documentation for the Ministry of Information and Communication to support licensing procedures.
Inventory and Customer Management:
Planned inventory management and prospect tracking, including code division for customer identification. Implemented key features for customer volume management, focusing on after-sales and prospect management in the SMS system.
Managing the RF team, comprised of engineers and technicians, entails optimizing team resources to achieve maximum operational efficiency.
Undertaking responsibilities related to C-Band antenna deployment, comprehensive testing, and performance assessment for Ku-Band antennas, LNBFs, and coaxial cables is imperative for ensuring top-tier reception quality.
The installation of up-link sites encompasses the establishment of waveguides, the configuration of modulators, the setup of up-converters, meticulous calibration of AUPC systems, installation of HPA devices, and precise calibration of the entire infrastructure.
Meticulously selecting the optimal site for VSAT antenna deployment is pivotal in achieving peak operational performance.
Rigorously calculating link budgets is indispensable for devising the most streamlined and effective receive and transmission chain.
Precision tuning of antennas, ranging from 9.3 meters and smaller, to align with the designated satellite for Rx (Beacon Signal) and TX systems is a fundamental task.
Possessing expertise in DVB-S and DVB-S2 satellite broadcasting system equipment setup, installation, and configuration, including receivers, encoders, and multiplexers, is of paramount importance.
Rigorous link budget calculations for optical connections and the deployment of Optical DVB-S2 Evertz multiplexers and receiver systems constitute critical undertakings.
Swiftly diagnosing and resolving issues with RF chain devices is pivotal, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal system performance.
Employing testing equipment, such as the Anritsu Spectrum Analyzer and satellite meters, in a methodical and precise manner is essential for accurate system evaluation.
I completed bachelors of engineering in electronics and communication Mobile communication and Optical fibre was my elective subjects.