Asif Sayed

CEO

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India20 yrs 3 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchAI Enabled

Key Highlights

  • 20+ years in global media and entertainment operations.
  • Expert in optimizing production workflows and resource management.
  • Innovative leader exploring generative AI applications.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in media production and operations with a focus on AI-driven solutions.

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Skills

Core Skills

Project ManagementTeam ManagementBusiness Strategy

Other Skills

Media Production ManagementResource PlanningBudgetingAnalytical SkillsStrategyData AnalysisBusiness PlanningForecastingTeamworkSupply Chain OperationsAI Solutions ArchitectAI SolutionsArtificial Intelligence (AI)n8nMobile Application Development

About

Operations & Production Leader | Head of Production | Executive Producer | GenAI Enthusiast & Builder Strategic and execution‑focused leader with 20+ years of experience optimizing operations, scaling multi‑location production environments, and leading cross‑functional teams across the global media and entertainment industry. Proven ability to align production strategies with business goals, manage large‑scale budgets, and deliver complex projects across film, series, games and theme parks. 🔹 Operational Strategy & Execution: Architected scalable production frameworks and optimized pipelines, improving delivery timelines and reducing operational inefficiencies. 🔹 Cross‑Functional Leadership: Directed large global teams, driving collaboration across departments and locations to execute high‑impact creative work. 🔹 Budgeting & Forecasting: Oversaw multi‑million‑dollar budgets and project bids, enhancing financial accuracy and maximizing ROI. 🔹 Resource Management: Expert in talent forecasting and resource planning, ensuring project success through proactive workforce alignment:content. 🔹 Strategic Partnerships: Built lasting vendor and studio relationships to expand capabilities and drive production capacity at scale. 🔹 GenAI & Innovation: Beyond traditional operations, I’ve been exploring generative AI—designing custom applications and experimenting with no‑code tools like n8n to build backend workflows. While these projects are personal and not yet deployed in my current role, they reflect my commitment to leveraging emerging technologies to solve operational challenges and inspire new possibilities. I bring a passion for driving operational transformation in dynamic production environments, backed by hands‑on experience with companies like Netflix, DNEG and more. I’m now focused on contributing at the executive level—Head of Production, Studio Head or Operations Director roles—where I can shape scalable production ecosystems and, in future, integrate AI‑driven solutions that deliver consistent creative and commercial success. IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8663501/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0

Experience

20 yrs 3 mos
Total Experience
2 yrs 3 mos
Average Tenure
2 yrs 5 mos
Current Experience

Redefine

Head of Production

Dec 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 5 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

  • Project Oversight: Lead the end-to-end production process, ensuring projects are executed seamlessly from concept to delivery.
  • Team Management: Direct and inspire cross-functional teams, including Creatives, producers, and coordinators, fostering a collaborative and creative work environment.
  • Budget and Timeline Management: Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget constraints, implementing efficient workflows and resource allocation.
  • Quality Assurance: Uphold and enhance high-quality standards throughout the production process, collaborating closely with creative teams to achieve artistic excellence.
  • Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with creative directors, clients, and external partners to understand project requirements and ensure alignment with overall goals.
  • Innovation and Optimization: Drive innovation in animation production techniques, staying abreast of industry trends, and implementing strategies to optimize production workflows.
  • Strategic Planning: Develop and execute strategic plans to meet production objectives, aligning with the company's overall vision and goals.
  • Problem Solving: Address challenges proactively, finding creative solutions to overcome obstacles and maintain project momentum.
  • Resource Allocation: Efficiently allocate resources, including personnel and equipment, to maximize productivity and output.
  • Performance Monitoring: Implement performance metrics to monitor and evaluate project progress, ensuring continuous improvement and adherence to established standards.
  • Collaborative Leadership: Foster a culture of collaboration, creativity, and continuous learning within the production team.
Project ManagementTeam ManagementMedia Production ManagementResource PlanningBusiness StrategyBudgeting+2

Maadfam studios

Chief Operating Officer

Feb 2023 – Oct 2023 · 8 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

  • Overseeing & Managing business operations.
  • Technology setup & upgrade, infrastructure setup.
  • Organizational budget planning, generation of high scale project bidding and multi-project resource forecasting and planning.
  • Strategic planning in handling multi-functional & multi location operations.
  • Resource planning across departments for the execution of projects.
  • Liaising with the partners.
  • Overseeing the Delivery Schedules to ensure timely deliveries.
Data AnalysisProject ManagementBusiness PlanningBusiness StrategyForecastingTeamwork+4

Netflix

Manager Global Resource Strategy APAC

Dec 2020 – Feb 2023 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Mumbai Metropolitan Region

  • Designed and implemented VFX resource strategies across APAC, scaling capacity to meet growing production demand.
  • Securing Pre, Post Production & VFX Capacity through Strategic alliances
  • Forecasted long-term staffing and technology needs, reducing talent shortages in peak production by 30%.
  • Seeping Vendor landscape for potential resource shortfalls.
  • Overseeing & Handling VFX operations.
  • Technology setup & upgrade, infrastructure setup.
  • Acted as key liaison between internal teams and external vendors to align deliverables and timelines.
Data AnalysisProject ManagementBusiness PlanningBusiness StrategyForecastingTeamwork+4

Famulus media & entertainment

VP Operations

Jul 2018 – Dec 2020 · 2 yrs 5 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

  • Heading Operations.
Data AnalysisProject ManagementBusiness PlanningBusiness StrategyForecastingTeamwork+3

Double negative

Producer

Apr 2018 – Jul 2018 · 3 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

  • Overseeing CG Production.
Project ManagementForecastingTeamworkAnalytical SkillsStrategy

Prime focus world

Producer

May 2016 – Mar 2018 · 1 yr 10 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

  • Overseeing animation production.
Project ManagementAnalytical SkillsStrategy

The riva group

CG Producer

Mar 2015 – Apr 2016 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Overseeing and Managing the entire CGI Production by delegating assignments to the team members.
  • Handling and coordinating with the clients for the Project deliveries.
Project ManagementAnalytical SkillsStrategy

Air3 creative

Creative Producer

Sep 2013 – Mar 2015 · 1 yr 6 mos · Mumbai Area, India

  • Managing offshore Creative Production and deliveries on Graphics projects in Mumbai, for Air3 Creative Dubai, a studio specializing in cross platform digital content production.
  • Acting as a contact point between the organization and the artists for the smooth flow of the Project Deliveries.
  • Setting up Delivery Schedules to ensure the timely completion of the projects.
Project ManagementAnalytical SkillsStrategy

Crest animation studios

2 roles

Production Manager

May 2013 – Jul 2013 · 2 mos

  • Acting as a contact point between the organization and the client for the smooth flow of the Project Deliveries.
  • Setting up Delivery Schedules across all departments.
  • Formulating internal Targets and short term Action Plans for the timely achievement of the targets of each of the projects.
  • Assessing the delivery target patterns of the individual artists and assigning them on different projects on the basis of their potential in conjunction with the relevant Department Supervisors.
Project ManagementAnalytical Skills

Production Supervisor

Apr 2012 – Apr 2013 · 1 yr

  • Acting as a contact point between the organization and the client for the smooth flow of the Animation Deliveries.
  • Setting up Delivery Schedules.
  • Formulating internal Targets and short term Action Plans for the timely achievement of the targets of each of the projects.
Project Management

C.g

Senior Animator

Jan 2005 – Mar 2012 · 7 yrs 2 mos

  • Animated characters on a scene basis as required by the animation director.

Education

100X Engineers

Gen AI — Gen AI

Jun 2025 – Dec 2025

University of Mumbai

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) — Management

Jan 1996 – Jan 1999

St Annes High School Mumbai

Senior Secondary Certificate

Jan 1979 – Jan 1991

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