A. Raghavendra Prasad
Consultant - Technical - DVBC/IPTV
Bangalore,KA
Summary
Achievement-driven professional with over 31 years of experience with proven skills in defining the business problem from a consumer lens and catalyze cross-functional teams to deliver end solutions; targeting senior level assignments with a reputed organization in Media / Entertainment industry preferably in Bangalore / Overseas.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
CTO-Technology-DVBC
Trymas
03.2025 - Current
- Suma Vision Mux- ABV CAS- ABV PSI-SI, Aplomb SMS
- Launched successful new products with extensive research on market trends combined with collaborative input from various departments.
- Evaluated emerging technologies for potential adoption, staying ahead of industry trends to maintain competitive advantage.
- Aligned IT strategy with organizational goals, fostering collaboration between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Coordinated third-party vendors and client IT teams to seamlessly deliver effective solutions.
- Interpreted multifaceted technological issues into defined frameworks and highly scripted action plans.
- Managed company-level architecture, platform and data configuration processes and implementation protocols.
- Maintained thorough understanding of all key and current technologies, platforms and trends.
- Developed and implemented long-term strategic technological blueprint.
- Reduced total cost of ownership by strategically outsourcing select IT services while maintaining control over critical functions.
- Improved [Software] program delivery performance and reliability.
- Cultivated strong vendor relationships, negotiating favorable terms for hardware, software, and support contracts.
- Developed talent pipeline by mentoring junior staff members and implementing comprehensive training programs for the entire team.
- Delivered smooth technology transitions during periods of rapid growth or reorganization that minimized disruption to endusers.
- Provided project leadership in dynamic technology-driven environment with multiple priorities.
- Collaborated with third-party vendors to implement new [Type] system.
CTO-TECHNOLOGY- DVBC – IPTV
BBNL Bangalore
04.2022 - Current
- Integrated DVBC on Icas.
- Integration DVBC on Ridsys CAS,SMS and PSISI
- Integrated NSTV DRM on IPTV with Gospel SMS System.
- Full Online Support and Off Line.
- Technical Audit Support -Pre and Post.
General Manager – Network & Operations
Welworth Software Nw Pvt Ltd
06.2020 - Current
- Envivio G5
- Spark Irds,IP Encoders,Muse ,SDI and HDMI Encoders with Black Magic A to D and HDMI converters for SDI
- A to D Converters delivering Multicast To the user end for Linear TV for longer distance through Fiber network.
General Manager - Technical
Scod 18 Network Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai
05.2017 - Current
- Key Result Areas:
- Monitoring of CAS Server Functions and Utilizations.
- Will Ensure all Services to be encrypted
- Can Monitor ECM/EMM bandwidth.
- Good Exposure On verimatrix,Nstv,Irdeto,Bydesign,Ridsys Conditional Access.
- Daily monitoring of Mux _Cas and Sms and Cas Systems through putty.
Consultant Broadcast
Tamil Nadu Arasu Cable TV Corporation, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
08.2012 - Current
- Govt. of Tamil Nadu
Consultant
Spyke Technologies
10.2021 - 12.2021
- NXT COPE INSTALLATION AND INSPECTION
Consultant
Skandha Technologies
11.2021 - 11.2021
- Installation of Windows and Eventis PSI-SI Software for 8 Servers for GTPL
Head end Manager
SCOD18 N/VV PVT.LTD
01.2021 - 01.2021
CTO
Welworth Software Pvt.Ltd
01.2020 - 01.2020
CTO
Welworth Software Ltd
01.2016 - 01.2020
Senior Manager - Systems
Lukup Media, Bengaluru
10.2015 - 05.2017
- Significant Achievements:
- Envivio G5
- Spark Irds,IP Encoders,Muse ,SDI and HDMI Encoders with Black Magic A to D and HDMI converters for SDI Inputs JITP G6 for Packaging HLS and DASH streams with three profiles for delivering Unicast To the user end for Linear TV,VOD and Internet.
- Encryption On Google Wide vine
- Spearheaded project planning for the Head end including commissioning of dishes, lightning arresters, ups Power Distribution
- Worked for clients:
- O OTT Envivio Head End
- O Google Wide vine – DRM
Head end Manager
Lukup Media(IPTV/OTT)
01.2015 - 01.2016
Head end Manager
All Digital N/V Pvt.Ltd
01.2013 - 01.2015
Head Control Room
Arasu Cable Tv Chennai
01.2012 - 01.2013
- A Govt Enterprise
Asst. Manager- Technical/Head end NOC
MPLEX Networks Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru
06.2009 - 07.2012
Headend Engineer
Garden City Communications Pvt. Ltd. Bangalore
06.2009 - 07.2012
Asst.Manager-Head end
MPLEX NETWORKS(INCABLE)
01.2009 - 01.2012
Officer – Control Room
WWIL India Ltd. Bangalore
04.2007 - 05.2009
- Instrumental in setting up HITS Platform in various Locations.
Head End Technician
WWIL -Bangalore MG Road
01.2000 - 01.2009
Control Room Engineer
Garden City Communication(SITI CABLE)
01.1995 - 01.2000
Trainee - Headend
East Delhi Communications Networks Pvt. Ltd. Delhi
06.1995 - 09.1995
Headend Engineer
Gagan Cable TV N/w Delhi
01.1992 - 05.1995
Technician
Swift Audio And Video Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. Chennai
05.1989 - 10.1990
VCR Technician
N. Electronics, Chennai
10.1987 - 10.1988
Education
BSc.IT -
Kuvempu University
01.2016
PUC - undefined
Karnataka Open University
01.2004
Diploma in DTP - undefined
Institute of Electronics
01.1995
Diploma in Wordstar - undefined
Institute of Electronics
01.1990
Diploma in Computer Hardware - undefined
Institute of Electronics
05.1989
Diploma in VCR - undefined
Tamil Nadu Electronics
09.1988
Diploma in Radio and Color Television - undefined
Tamil Nadu Electronics
12.1987
Skills
IT Strategy / Transformation System Integration Activities Project / Program Management IT Governance Process Improvement (Thought Leadership/ Reengineering)
Technical Assistance / Support Commissioning & Distribution Cross-functional Coordination Team Building & Leadership
Eradicated macro Blocking and Freezing issue in a day in the Head end planning, analysis & implementation of
Solutions in support of business objectives by creating SLA with Vendors
Techno-savvy administrator with proven success in managing robust IT High Reliable Organizations for achieving high degree of process efficiency with a demonstration in the Convergence Exhibition Held every year at New Delhi
Rose through technical leadership roles to step into complex client situations, collaborating with Set Top Box vendors along with direct Development team with - MyBox,Novabase,Newland,Mico Panodic,Smt ,Ovt,
Hands on Conditional Access ,Set Top Box and PSI with the Platforms as given Below.
- Sl.No Conditional Access Multiplexer Used STB Models PSI -SI
- 1 Conax Scopus Systems Zenega Scopus
- 2 NSTV DRM BO ANDROID Nstv Middleware
- 3 Verimatrix Tandberg/Erricsson Novabase RTPL
- 3 Verimatrix RGB BNP 3XR Novabase Eventis
- 4 Cisco Power key DCM Cisco all models RTPL
- 6 Irdeto Arris D5 Pace Eventis
- 7 Nstv/Sumavision,Latens Teleste 4X Ovt,Pace,Gospel Dexin/Barrowa
- 8 Safe view Gospel Gospel Dexin
- 9 Safe View(IPTV) Teleste Newland Dexin
- 10 Dexin Nstv Newland Dexin
Additional Information
Organized Pre and Post Technical Audit in VK Digital Chennai 2024.
Timeline
CTO-Technology-DVBC
Trymas
03.2025 - Current
CTO-TECHNOLOGY- DVBC – IPTV
BBNL Bangalore
04.2022 - Current
Consultant
Skandha Technologies
11.2021 - 11.2021
Consultant
Spyke Technologies
10.2021 - 12.2021
Head end Manager
SCOD18 N/VV PVT.LTD
01.2021 - 01.2021
General Manager – Network & Operations
Welworth Software Nw Pvt Ltd
06.2020 - Current
CTO
Welworth Software Pvt.Ltd
01.2020 - 01.2020
General Manager - Technical
Scod 18 Network Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai
05.2017 - Current
CTO
Welworth Software Ltd
01.2016 - 01.2020
Senior Manager - Systems
Lukup Media, Bengaluru
10.2015 - 05.2017
Head end Manager
Lukup Media(IPTV/OTT)
01.2015 - 01.2016
Head end Manager
All Digital N/V Pvt.Ltd
01.2013 - 01.2015
Consultant Broadcast
Tamil Nadu Arasu Cable TV Corporation, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
08.2012 - Current
Head Control Room
Arasu Cable Tv Chennai
01.2012 - 01.2013
Asst. Manager- Technical/Head end NOC
MPLEX Networks Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru
06.2009 - 07.2012
Headend Engineer
Garden City Communications Pvt. Ltd. Bangalore
06.2009 - 07.2012
Asst.Manager-Head end
MPLEX NETWORKS(INCABLE)
01.2009 - 01.2012
Officer – Control Room
WWIL India Ltd. Bangalore
04.2007 - 05.2009
Head End Technician
WWIL -Bangalore MG Road
01.2000 - 01.2009
Trainee - Headend
East Delhi Communications Networks Pvt. Ltd. Delhi
06.1995 - 09.1995
Control Room Engineer
Garden City Communication(SITI CABLE)
01.1995 - 01.2000
Headend Engineer
Gagan Cable TV N/w Delhi
01.1992 - 05.1995
Technician
Swift Audio And Video Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. Chennai
05.1989 - 10.1990
VCR Technician
N. Electronics, Chennai
10.1987 - 10.1988
PUC - undefined
Karnataka Open University
Diploma in DTP - undefined
Institute of Electronics
Diploma in Wordstar - undefined
Institute of Electronics
Diploma in Computer Hardware - undefined
Institute of Electronics
Diploma in VCR - undefined
Tamil Nadu Electronics
Diploma in Radio and Color Television - undefined
Tamil Nadu Electronics
BSc.IT -
Kuvempu University