Sunil Kumar

CEO

Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India31 yrs 2 mos experience

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Key Highlights

Launched India's first Super OTT platform with 3 million subscribers.
Achieved 90% reduction in content theft through innovative measures.
Pioneered integration of AI/ML in product development.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Media and Entertainment professional with extensive experience in OTT and broadcasting technologies.

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Skills

Core Skills

OttProduct EngineeringContent ProtectionAi/mlBroadcast EngineeringProject ManagementSatellite CommunicationNetwork IntegrationNetwork Administration

Other Skills

Cloud ServicesBlockchainProduct DevelopmentAnti-PiracyRevenue GrowthCustomer ExperienceSignal MonitoringNMS DevelopmentDTH RF Earth StationMiddlewareVSAT NetworkLive BroadcastingPre-sales Technical SupportTechnical SupportBroadcast

About

Passionate about pioneering the future of entertainment in the digital age, I bring over two decades of expertise in media and entertainment. Specializing in OTT platforms, cloud services, and AI/ML integration, I have spearheaded groundbreaking initiatives such as launching India's first DTH network, building the largest VSAT network for NSE online trading, and leading the development and successful launch of the WATCHO Super OTT aggregation platform. As Corporate Head of OTT & Product Engineering at DISHTV INDIA LTD, I am committed to driving innovation through cutting-edge technology and collaboration. My focus lies in leveraging Artificial Intelligence/ Machine learning and Deep learning for all our future product development initiatives. I am deeply passionate about shaping the future of OTT & broadcasting, and I thrive on exploring new opportunities to create impactful change in the industry. Let's connect and explore how we can shape the digital entertainment landscape together.

Experience

Dishtv

2 roles

Corporate Head-OTT & Product Engineering

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Jun 2018 – Present · 7 yrs 10 mos · Noida Area, India

Head of Technology and Innovation, Dishtv India Ltd. (2018 - Present)
Spearheaded the conception and development of Watcho, a pioneering Super OTT platform for Dishtv, amassing over 3-million+ subscribers to date.
Orchestrated the implementation of robust content protection and anti-piracy measures, leveraging reverse engineering tools, resulting in a remarkable 90% reduction in content theft and a substantial 30% surge in revenue.
Pioneered the integration of Alexa services and OTT Appzone into Dish and D2H Linux boxes, marking a groundbreaking advancement in the Indian market, thereby elevating customer experience and satisfaction levels.
Innovated transformative projects for the media and entertainment sectors, including cloud-based DVR solutions, AI-driven content recommendations, and blockchain-powered content distribution, fostering future-oriented industry trends.
Conceptualised and executed a diverse range of enhanced products tailored to align with business strategies and evolving customer preferences, such as hybrid set-top boxes, intelligent remote controls, and voice-enabled assistants.

OTTProduct EngineeringAI/MLCloud ServicesContent ProtectionBlockchain

Deputy Vice President: Projects

Apr 2004 – Nov 2013 · 9 yrs 7 mos

Positioned as primary liaison to streamline multiple lines of business within organisation including DTH RF Earth Station (Teleports), Compression System, CAS, STB, Middleware and TV applications along with Anti-Piracy counter measurement implementation and designing of a new private descriptors from HE for reverse engineering.

Project ManagementDTH RF Earth StationMiddleware

Zee entertainment enterprises limited

Vice President : Broadcast & Communication Engineering

Nov 2013 – May 2018 · 4 yrs 6 mos · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Conceptualised and implemented pro-active & Innovative Real-Time GUI based NMS system for National and International channels Broadcasting and Uplink Teleports carriers monitoring.
Redesigned complete workflow of Signal Monitoring processes for NOC and back-office; resulting in 99.99% error free broadcasting.
Saved $2 Million per year by doing in-house research and development by implementing maintenance & NOC NMS development & designing by in-house team.

Broadcast EngineeringSignal MonitoringNMS Development

Zee news

Senior Manager : Satcom

Apr 1999 – Apr 2004 · 5 yrs · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Implemented Real-time Video application over Satellite WAN network Empowered all Zee News bureaus on live VSAT Network Innovated & developed customised OBVAN (Out Door Broadcasting vehicle) using VSAT Network for Live News Gathering, data and VoIP services Played a key technical role while building first DTH network i.e. DISHTV INDIA LTD. in India Started HIITS (Head-End in the Sky) platform for our group company (WWIL) for the first time in India

VSAT NetworkLive BroadcastingSatellite Communication

Hcl comnet systems & services ltd.

Specialist - SatCom Network (North)

Oct 1995 – Apr 1999 · 3 yrs 6 mos · New Delhi, Delhi, India

System Integrator & integrated network for Samsung, Amway, Power Grid, MICO, UTI, SAIL, HP, Chemplast, Sanmar, Colorchem, MTNL, NSE and DSE Pre-sales technical support for proposing an appropriate solution to customer needs ; deciding BOM to implement the proposed solution and signing off network configuration agreement with customer Integrated all MTNL Telephone Exchange for inter-connectivity of billing system and others activity Integrated TDM/TDMA VSAT Network between entire SAIL branch offices to Regional Sales office using X.25 WAN protocol

Network IntegrationPre-sales Technical Support

Cms computers limited (india)

Network Engineer

Jul 1994 – Apr 1995 · 9 mos · New Delhi, Delhi, India

Worked as a Resident Network engineer at CITI BANK and AMEX, New Delhi Responsible for Novell Network Administrator.
Initiated improvements to operational efficiency of network Installed, maintained and technical support provided for voice/data applications for banking services.

Network AdministrationTechnical Support