Innovative Problem Solver

·       Envisioned and architected AI-based solutions for

·       Meta data creation. Potential saving of Rs 1 cr per year.

·       Script rewriting, translation, and SEO-friendly headlines.

·       Voice overs in English and Hindi – potential to save over Rs 2 cr per year.

·       User question-answering interface to live updating database – first in the television broadcast industry to implement this for the viewing public.

Crisis Management & Leadership

·       Stage managed restoration of full operations after a fire in 7 hours without a DR setup.

·       Successfully ran a full production facility remotely during the COVID lockdown.

Media & Entertainment Pioneer

·       Strategised launch of national Hindi TV news channel in record time, achieving full automated data flow and 24×7 live TV streaming saving over Rs 2 cr CAPEX.

·       CTPO for timesnownews.com scaling to 50mn UUs and 200mn PVs.

·       Guided white-labelled vendor for deliverables for Times Play CTV and mobile app development.

Cloud & Technology Expert

·       Architected live and VOD streams publication on Akamai and AWS Cloudfront.

·       Implemented Salesforce with backend integrations.

·       Designed and setup data warehouse with PowerBI reporting.

Enterprise Architect

·       Designed and developed ERPs for diverse industries, including auto component manufacturing, air freight consolidators, pottery manufacturers and traders.

·       IT Infrastructure savings of over Rs 50 cr in 9 years at Times Network and of over Rs 30 cr at NDTV over 10+ years

Automation and Infrastructure Leader 

·       Modernisation and optimization of operations and processes led to a reduction in time of over 50%, support transaction volume increase of 200% with 50% reduction in people.

·       Strategic redesign of a network supporting 15 live channels led to 50% less downtime of various services.

Trusted Trainer & Industry Expert

·       Acclaimed trainer for Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) since 2012.

·       Empaneled with ICAI as a trainer for their post-qualification DISA course for Chartered Accountants.

People Manager

·       Managed teams of 300+. Inspired teams to take on new responsibilities and learn new skills.

·       Drove implementation of new ideas and empowered teams to adopt a startup culture to foster innovation.

Data Security & Privacy Specialist

·       De-facto CISO for Times Network & NDTV. Managed security and data privacy, confidentiality, integrity and availability strategy, including education of users against malicious actors.