Naimish Nirmal Shah

Operations Associate

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India17 yrs 7 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

20+ years in post-production leadership
Achieved 55% YoY cost efficiency at Netflix
Pioneered India's first Dolby Atmos marketing mixes

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Media Production expert with extensive experience in post-production operations and AI strategy.

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Skills

Core Skills

Post-productionOperations ManagementArtificial Intelligence (ai)Post Production ManagementVendor ManagementCataloging OperationsStudio Management

Other Skills

Stakeholder EngagementCommunicationOperational and TechnicalCodecsCorrective ActionsQuarterly ReviewsCommerceOperational EfficiencySpecsTime ManagementCommercial ManagementProblem SolvingNegotiation and Cost SavingsChange ManagementVendor Sourcing

About

Post-production and operations leader with 20+ years across APAC. Presently I oversee the complete marketing asset post pipeline for all Netflix India titles. Delivered 70+ theatrical and OTT Films/Series for Netflix, Disney, and Red Chillies. I build scalable workflows, manage complex vendor ecosystems, and align local production with global standards, fast, cost-efficient, and at quality. Key impact at Netflix: → Cut delivery timelines by 70% and reduced rework by 55% through APAC-wide workflow modernization → Drove 55% YoY cost efficiency across Post Services through localized vendor partnerships → Built pipeline innovations (Local Audio Mixing, In-House DCP, Bespoke Trailers) saving $150K+ annually → Launched India's first Dolby Atmos marketing mixes at ~$2,000 — now a global Netflix reference workflow → Led Frame.io and Monday.com adoption for APAC, freeing 40% of operational time I currently serve as APAC's dedicated AI Point of Contact for Netflix, aligning global AI initiatives with local teams and vendors while navigating legal compliance. Always interested in conversations about post-production innovation, AI in media workflows, and scaling operations across diverse markets.

Experience

17 yrs 7 mos

Total Experience

2 yrs 11 mos

Average Tenure

4 yrs 9 mos

Current Experience

Netflix

NETFLIX | AV Producer – APAC

Aug 2021 – Present · 4 yrs 9 mos · APAC

Driving APAC-wide post-production operations for Netflix — scaling workflows, managing regional vendors, and leading cost-efficiency initiatives across markets.
Modernised delivery pipelines across APAC, cutting timelines by 70% and rework by 55%. Managed Post Services budgeting to achieve 55% YoY cost efficiency. Built innovations like In-House DCP Creation and Local Audio Mixing that save $150K+ annually.
Launched India's first Dolby Atmos marketing mixes (~$2,000, 2-day turnaround) — now a global Netflix reference. Led Frame.io and Monday.com rollout across APAC, freeing 40% of operational time.
Currently serve as APAC's AI Point of Contact, aligning global AI strategy with local teams and vendors.

Stakeholder EngagementPost-ProductionCommunicationOperational and TechnicalCodecsCorrective Actions+28

Self employed

AZURE ENTERTAINMENT | Post Production Producer

Jul 2019 – Aug 2021 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Mumbai Area, India

Managed end-to-end post-production pipelines for OTT and theatrical titles, including The Last Hour (Amazon), Bell Bottom, and The Penthouse (Netflix).
Led vendor negotiations, budgeting, and workflow optimization across editorial, color, VFX, and QC. Introduced VFX SOW validation and built long-term vendor partnerships that improved cost efficiency and delivery reliability.
Managed team of 4+ professionals. Oversaw digital asset management, platform deliveries (Netflix, iTunes, Google Play), and internal studio operations including cloud archive systems and Aspera-based transfers.

Stakeholder EngagementCommunicationTeam BuildingOperational and TechnicalCodecsCorrective Actions+21

Red chillies entertainment

RED CHILLIES | Senior Manager - Post Production and Cataloguing

Feb 2017 – Apr 2019 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Santacruz West, Mumbai

Led post-production and cataloging operations at Shah Rukh Khan's Red Chillies Entertainment. Titles include Jab Harry Met Sejal, Ittefaq, and Badla.
Delivered restoration of 45+ classic titles (1970s–80s) ahead of schedule and under budget, directly securing a multi-million-dollar Netflix licensing deal. Managed cataloging and global distribution for high-volume original films, resolving technical barriers that had been delaying delivery.
Oversaw content security, anti-piracy measures, and syndication fulfilment for 35+ titles across Netflix, iTunes, Google Play, and TVOD platforms. Established centralized cloud-based storage and managed in-house edit suites and vendor relationships.

Stakeholder EngagementCommunicationOperational and TechnicalCodecsCorrective ActionsQuarterly Reviews+19

The walt disney company

WALT DISNEY | Sr. Manager - Operations Studio

Aug 2012 – Feb 2017 · 4 yrs 6 mos · Andheri, India

Joined UTV in 2010; transitioned to Disney India following the 2012 acquisition.
Established and managed in-house studios for motion-picture and IP production at Disney India, saving $348K in the first year.
Directed 25+ team members and built scalable processes for Digital Asset Management (DAM) that were later adopted company-wide. Spearheaded security initiatives with IT and global teams.
Pioneered Aspera adoption for high-speed transfer and led digitization of legacy catalogues, modernizing the archive infrastructure.

Stakeholder EngagementCommunicationTeam BuildingOperational and TechnicalCodecsCorrective Actions+20

Utv motion pictures

UTV MOTION PICTURES | Sr.Manager - Operations

Mar 2010 – Aug 2012 · 2 yrs 5 mos · Andheri West

Joined UTV in 2010; transitioned to Disney India following the 2012 acquisition.
Managed studio operations, production workflows, and team coordination for UTV Motion Pictures. Role and responsibilities continued under Disney India following the 2012 acquisition.

Stakeholder EngagementOperational and TechnicalCodecsCorrective ActionsPost Production ManagementAdobe Photoshop+17