Project Leader - Broadcast Technology
SONY MEA
Total years of experience :10 years, 5 Months
• Delivering Multiple Phases of Projects to Client within defined time frame. Preparing and Maintaining Project Documentation for Al-Jazeera Works Place Transformation Project (AJWT Broadcast/IT system integration project \{350 Million USD\}) on behalf of Sony Professional Solutions MEA.
• Leading a team of 150+ members while
executing multiple tasks like Site Acceptance Test, Client Coordination, Timeline Planning, Project Documentation, Design Validation, BOQ, BOM, RFI, Method Statement, Product and Service Delivery as per agreed Scope of Work.
• Resolving all the Difficulties arising at different phases of project like Site Preparation, Feasibility Conditions, Implementation, Resource Allocation, Material Management, Audit and Project Delivery Process.
• Integrating wide range of Broadcast, IT Systems Equipment from OEM’s like Sony, Grass Valley, Vinten, Calrec, Genlec, Canford, Dolby, Autoscript, AVID, Arvato, VizRT, Harmonic, Ericsson, Cisco, Evertz, Tektronix, Pebble Beach, TSL, EVS, Panduit, APC, Argosy, Blackbox, Blackmagic Design, Panasonic, HP, Junger, TVU, Pro-Caster, Wohler, Lynx etc. in AJWT Studio, PCR, ACR, MCR, Ingest, CAR, Edit, Graphics, News Room, VSAT, CDN, IPTV, Fibre Network, NOC and Other associated Areas.
• Conducting User Acceptance Test, Technical, Operational and User Training while Ensuring Equipment Functionality and Delivering Studios, Live Production, Post Production, Central Program Ingest, Central Apparatus Room, News Room, Graphics, Edit Desks, Voice Over Booths, Transmission Control areas to Al-Jazeera Media Network.
• Leading a Team of 150+ Onsite Members while Managing Service Level Agreement, Standard Operational Procedure and Annual Maintenance Contract. Overseeing Product Ordering, Change Control, Variations and Ensuring Progress in Project Lifecycle as per Agreed Scope of Work. Supporting in Comprehensive Audit and Quality Checking to pass Quality Gates and Achieving Project Milestones.
• Conducting Regular Meeting with Internal Team, Vendors, Contractors, Suppliers and External Service Providers. Monitoring the Progress in Implementation and Reporting to Project Director.
• Providing Operational and Technical Support for Star Sports HD/SD/3G/4K Broadcast Network having 10 Nos. of Sports TV Channels Network Facility in India, Managed by Planetcast Media Services.
• Leading a Large team of Audio & Video Engineers, Technical Support and Operation People Associated with Star Sports Network's 24x7 Live Production, Post- Production, TX Coordination, CAR, MCR, PCR, Studio Operation, Ingest, Archiving, Live Event Broadcast, Up-link, Down-link, VSAT, IPTV, OB, Content Management activities.
• Managing, Configuring and Maintaining different Audio-Video System Equipment like HD/SD-SDI Video Routers, Digital Multi-Viewers, Glue Items like Embedders, De-Embadders, Up/Down/Cross Converters, Different DA Systems, AV Signal Convertors, Dolby Audio Processors, Auto Changeover Systems, Multi-channel Audio Processer systems, Watermark/TRP System, Multi-Effect Production Switchers, Master Control Switching, Branding, Automation systems, AES and Analog Audio Mixers, Studio Cameras, Robotics System, Teleprompter, Video Servers, Edit and Graphics Systems, Streaming Media Devices, Playout Automation, MAM, Archiving System, VSAT, Satellite Receivers, Fibre optic Trans-Receiving Systems, Digital Matrix Systems, Delay Unit, Encoders, Decoders, Modulators, Demodulators, Multi-channel Ingest, Transcoding, Signal Monitoring System etc.
• Coordinating with Live Broadcasting, Event
Management and Operational Teams while Ensuring Smooth Operation of All Network Channels. Analysing and Resolving Operational Issues arising in day to day Sports Broadcasting Activities. Conducting Team Meetings, Preparing MOMs and Circulating Daily Report.
• Maintaining Positive and Professional Relationship with Client by Managing On Time Product and Service Delivery in an Agreed Disciplinary Manner. Successfully Maintaining Company Policy and Standard Operational Procedure and Parallel Reporting Process.
• Provided Consultancy Service and Delivered 2 Mid-Scale Broadcast System Integration Project to Silverbird News and Entertainment Television Network in association with Raish Infosystems Limited, Lagos, Nigeria.
• Worked as Outside Consultant for Project Implementation and Executed Multiple Responsibilities like HLD Drafting, Solution Design, Project Documentation, Presentation, Layout Planning, Product Finalization, BOQ, BOM, Purchase Order etc. Prepared Managed and Maintained Scope Of Work Documentation, Standard Operational Procedure, Quality Control and Audit Standard Documentation.
• Dealing with Equipment Manufacturers, Suppliers Vendors, Contractors for Product Ordering, System Integration, Testing and Commissioning, AMC, Content Distribution and Technical Service Management.
• Managing Reporting Process, Risk and Issue, Timeline, Inventory and Project Delivery as per Agreed Terms and Conditions. Overseeing Progress in Project Implementation process and Monitoring day to day On Site Technical Activities.
• Managing day to day System integration, Commissioning, Testing of HD/SD Broadcast/IT Equipment in CAR, Studios, PCR, MCR, Ingest, OB, Graphics, Edit, VSAT Network. Conducting Board Meeting, Client and External Team Meeting and Validating RFI, RFP and Change Control Documents as per Project scope.
• Selecting Vendors, Contractors and Allocating Work assignment as per TFO Planning. Conducting User acceptance Test, Technical Training, Operational and Safety Training for Network Equipment and Delivering to Client within Defined time frame.
• Overseeing Multiple Tasks like Site Preparation, Product Finalization, Solution Design, Integration, Testing and Commissioning of Live News Broadcast Systems for Jano Duniya News Channel (Presently taken over by India News) Supporting SI and Vendors in System Integration task and Responsible for Site Acceptance, Conducting UAT and maintaining QC Standard.
• Integrating Testing and Accepting Range of Broadcast Media System Equipment Like Multi MLE Production Switchers, Routers, Master Control and Branding System, Terminal Equipment, Signal Processing System, SPG, Up/Down/Cross Converters, DA Systems, Encoders, Decoders, Video Servers, Studio Camera, CCU, RCP, Telephone Hybrid, Matrix System, Teleprompter, Robotics Chain, Multi-viewers, MAM System, Play-out Automation, Graphics, Edit, Audio Mixing and Processing Systems with other associated Media Equipment.
• Conducting Technical Audit and Assisting in project Signoff, Inventory management, Time management etc. Dealing with MSO, DTH and CATV Operators for Network Channel Distribution. Resolving Technical Errors, Maintaining Standard Operational Procedure, Ensuring Smooth Transmission and Managing Day to day reporting process.
• Proving Operational and Technical Training to Inside Technical and Operations Team after site Acceptance. Managing Day-to-day Technical Support Activity involved in News Production, NLE, Ingest, OB, TX, CDN, IPTV, MAM, Archive Work activities.
• Allocating Recourses and Supporting in Shift Wise Operational work Activities involved in Live News Studio, Program Production, Non Linear Edit, Voice Over, Ingest, Live Streaming, Asset Management, Play-out, Master Control and Branding, Outside Event Broadcast, IPTV, Schedule and Traffic Management.
• Supporting in day to day Operational Activity for ETV Group’s 12 Nos. of Satellite TV Channels. Providing Technical Support for Live News Production, Post Production, Studio Operation, PCR, MCR, Ingest, VSAT, Outside Broadcast, IT Network Operation.
• Operating and Maintaining various HD/SD Broadcast, GMMS, IT and AV Signal processing System Equipment across ETV News and Program Broadcast Network. (SD/HD Production Switchers, Routers, DA Systems, Terminal Equipment, Master Control System, Studio Cameras, CCU, RCP, Teleprompter, Graphics Systems, Video Servers, Encoders and Decoders, Audio Mixers, NRCS, SPG, Waveform Systems, VSAT, QC Systems, Out Door Broadcast Systems, Live Stream System, Digital Matrix System etc.
• Coordinating with Vendors and Contractors in maintaining AMC Process, System Up-gradation and Remote Support. Assisting in Out Door Event Broadcast, Live Coordination and Content Distribution. Responsible for Internal (Inside Content - Before Uplink) and External (Downlinked Signal C-Band, KU-Band, DTH, Cable TV, IPTV Broadcasted Branded Content) Audio Video signal Quality Control.
• Working with On-site News and Program Broadcast Team and Ensuring 24/7 Shift Operation, Reporting Process, Live Support and Sooth Operation of Network Channels. Executing daily Transmission Report, Content Distribution, Event Broadcast, Ingest, Live Telecast Schedule and Ensuring Operational effectiveness of Network Channels.
• Operating Live and Post Production Systems, Monitoring Audio Video Content Quality, Files, Formats, Technical standards while Assisting QC Team for maintaining in House Broadcast Quality Parameters.
• Providing Customer Service, Operating and Maintaining CATV, Electrical, IT Operation, Fire Safety, Content Distribution, Uplink, Downlink
and Broadband Communication System.
• Integrating, Commissioning and Testing Optical Trans Receiver Systems, Analog and Digital CATV Network Equipment, Satellite Receivers,
Modulators, Amplifiers, Encoders, Decoders, RF Equipment, OTT, DTT Fibre Converters and NOC System Equipment.
• Working with Electrical Equipment, Cable Modem Termination System, Media Converter, Telecom and FTH System Equipment.
Bachelor Of EEE Engineering