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Dheeraj Kumar
Broadcast, Playout
New Delhi,New Delhi
Summary
Dynamic Broadcast and Operations Professional with over 10 years of experience in live television, sports broadcasting, and digital playout operations. Expertise in delivering seamless live broadcasts, ensuring precise playlist validation, and upholding high-quality content standards across global events. Currently serving as a Consultant at Amagi, managing critical playlist cross-checks and supporting major international sports broadcasts such as EuroLeague Basketball and FIBA Americas. Proven track record in implementing live streaming workflows and maintaining operational excellence in fast-paced environments, underscoring a passion for enhancing viewer experiences through precision and teamwork.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Playout Operator
Amagi
10.2025 - Current
- Manage end-to-end playout operations using Amagi CLOUDPORT | Amagi LIVE for Telemundo Deportes Ahora channels.
- Operated advanced broadcasting equipment to ensure high-quality content delivery.
- Handle content metadata verification, technical QC, and media readiness checks.
- Validated and executed playlists, resolved scheduling conflicts, and ensured frame-accurate playout.
- Monitored channel health, automation alerts, graphics triggers, SCTE markers, ad-break execution, and redundancy failover.
- Coordinate live events with production teams, ensuring seamless switching and latency management.
- Troubleshot playout issues in real time, involving VOD slippage, asset mismatches, black frames, and audio/video errors.
- Collaborated with engineering, scheduling, and support teams to ensure zero-downtime operations and SLA compliance.
Team Lead
Dish TV India
Greater Noida
04.2018 - 09.2025
- Provided leadership and guidance to team members, ensuring that tasks were completed on time and to a high standard.
- Trained new staff in relevant processes and procedures.
- Developed and implemented live streaming protocols to ensure the quality of video broadcasts.
- Collaborated with production teams to identify technical requirements for each project.
- Monitored audio and visual components during live streams to guarantee flawless execution.
- Managed digital media assets across various channels, ensuring their safe storage.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations regarding live channel streaming standards.
- Troubleshoot any issues that arose during the course of a broadcast stream.
- Coordinated with external partners on joint initiatives related to channels.
- Utilized Vertigo Xstudio for dynamic bands for multiple channels.
- Led cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and drive project completion.
Playout Specialist
Dish TV India
Greater Noida
03.2018 - 03.2023
- As a playout specialist at Dish TV India Limited, I am responsible for managing the playout operations of multiple channels on the platform. This role required me to ensure the seamless transmission and delivery of high-quality content to our subscribers.
- Managed technical issues and troubleshooting.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams for channel launch.
- Trained new team members on playout processes.
- Utilized Vertigo Xstudio for dynamic bands for multiple channels.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals on time and within budget.
- Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
Playout Executive
Videocon D2h
Greater Noida
04.2016 - 03.2018
- As a Playout Executive, I effectively managed playout operations for multiple (more than 25) in-house channels in various languages. Utilised Pebble Beach and Harris automation systems to ensure seamless content scheduling and broadcasting. Successfully handled email communication, and playlist conversion, and efficiently organized metadata using the LTO tape system.
- Effectively managed 20 in house Radio services in various languages, Utilized enco dad radio automation to ensure seamless content scheduling and broadcasting
- Monitored audio and visual components during live streams to guarantee flawless execution.
- Managed digital media assets across various channels, ensuring their safe storage.
- Troubleshoot any issues that arose during the course of a broadcast stream.
- Streamlined operational workflows to improve efficiency in content delivery and distribution processes.
Playout Officer
Videocon D2h
Greater Noida
04.2011 - 03.2016
- As a broadcast officer, I effectively managed playout operations for multiple (more than 25) in-house channels in various languages. Utilized Pebble Beach and Harris automation systems to ensure seamless content scheduling and broadcasting. Successfully handled email communication, and playlist conversion, and efficiently organized metadata using the LTO tape system.
- Effectively managed 20 in house Radio services in various languages, utilized Enco dad radio automation to ensure seamless content scheduling and broadcasting
- Implemented process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and reduce turnaround times.
Office Assistant
Videocon D2h
Greater Noida
07.2008 - 03.2011
- Coordinated office activities to streamline operations and promote compliance with organizational policies.
- Greeted visitors, determined their needs and directed them to the appropriate personnel.
- Provided administrative support to staff members, including copying and scanning documents, filing paperwork, and ordering supplies.
Education
Bachelor Preparatory Programme -
Himalayan University - Distance Education Programs
B.Com -
Himalayan University - Distance Education Programs
Skills
- ITX 40 automation expertise
- Cloud-based broadcast automation using Amagi CLOUDPORT
- Playlist Management 5/5
- Content quality control
- Equipment Maintenance 5/5
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Troubleshooting
- Effective communication
- Deadline adherence
Interests
Weight Training, Long walk, Cooking
Languages
Hindi Native speaker
English Good working knowledge
Quote
Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers.
Voltaire
Technical Skills
- Programming: Python (Basic)
- Data Analysis: NumPy, Pandas
- Data Visualisation: Matplotlib, Seaborn
- Machine Learning: Scikit-learn
- Tools: Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Playout Operator
Amagi
10.2025 - Current
Team Lead
Dish TV India
04.2018 - 09.2025
Playout Specialist
Dish TV India
03.2018 - 03.2023
Playout Executive
Videocon D2h
04.2016 - 03.2018
Playout Officer
Videocon D2h
04.2011 - 03.2016
Office Assistant
Videocon D2h
07.2008 - 03.2011
Bachelor Preparatory Programme -
Himalayan University - Distance Education Programs
B.Com -
Himalayan University - Distance Education Programs