KARTHIKEYAN KS
Chennai
Summary
A strategic and performance-driven Technical Lead with 14+ years of expertise in architecting and delivering complex RDK, STB, DTV, OTT, and embedded system solutions across global broadcast and entertainment ecosystems. Proven ability to lead high-impact engineering teams, modernize system architectures, and drive product innovation while ensuring world-class quality.
Recognized for exceptional problem-solving, cross-functional leadership, and the ability to navigate technically challenging environments. Adept at stakeholder collaboration, building scalable platforms, resolving critical issues, and empowering teams through mentorship, training, and knowledge-sharing. Strong focus on performance metrics, reliability, and continuous improvement.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Lead - RDK Entertainment Profile
Comcast
11.2022 - Current
- Lead a team of engineers delivering RDK Entertainment Profile products for international markets while ensuring exceptional product quality.
- Promote strong company culture through consistent communication of core values and mission within daily technical operations.
- Resolve critical technical issues by identifying root causes and implementing effective corrective actions.
- Demonstrate leadership by owning challenging projects, guiding teams through adversity, and navigating complex situations successfully.
- Streamline communication channels between technical teams and stakeholders, ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines.
- Facilitate knowledge-sharing sessions to enhance best practices and strengthen technical capabilities across the team.
- Build high-performing teams through targeted training, mentorship, and coaching programs.
- Establish and track performance metrics to ensure consistent achievement of team objectives.
- Monitor system performance proactively to detect potential issues.
- Generate analytical reports to track performance trends and support decision-making using Splunk, Elastic and Conviva.
Technical Lead - STB & DTV Development
Sure Soft Systems Pvt Ltd
10.2008 - 10.2022
- Lead end-to-end development of embedded STB/DTV and OTT platforms.
- Architect middleware modules for OIPF, HbbTV, streaming, and WebKit browsers.
- Manage client communication, requirements, and delivery timelines.
- Guide engineering teams and enforce CMMI Level-3 quality processes.
- Ported WebKit v612.1 with OpenGL/DirectFB backend for HbbTV and OTT.
- Implemented NPAPI-based plugin, HTML5 media player, and streaming engine.
- Built complete OIPF DAE Volume 5 navigation middleware (EPG, PVR, Tuning).
- Integrated TV Anytime MDS for UK DTT compliance.
- Delivered Cobalt 22 LTS (YouTube 2022) for STB using Starboard.
- Ported Android TV SDK, integrated DVB middleware, and built JNI layers.
- Implemented DIAL 2.2 casting, SSDP device discovery, WebSocket companion.
- Created proprietary OTT casting APIs for JioCinema/JioSaavn.
- Developed DLNA DMP/DMR, SOAP Web Services, VAS engines, and DVB headend tools.
- Onsite Exposure: IPTV field testing & CAS integration - Indonesia, ATV Summit 2017 & 2018 - Bangkok.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Computational Science
Anna University
Chennai06-2008
Skills
- Technical leadership and team management
- RDK platform engineering and deployment
- Middleware architecture (STB, DTV, OTT)
- Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder alignment
- Performance optimization and system debugging, streaming media technologies (DASH, HLS, MSS), CI/CD, DevOps, workflows, and build automation
- Troubleshooting, RCA, and production issue resolution
- Documentation, reporting, and quality assurance
- Programming languages: C, C, Java, HTML5, CSS, JS
- Experience with operating systems: Linux, Android TV, OS20/21, eCOS, uCOS, TDS
- Expertise in middleware frameworks: RDK, WebKit, OIPF DAE, HbbTV, NPAPI
- Knowledge of streaming technologies: DASH, HLS, MSS, LLD, MSE, FFMPEG
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Tamil
Native
Native
Hindi
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Accomplishments
Circle of Success Award for the Year 2024.
Timeline
Technical Lead - RDK Entertainment Profile
Comcast
11.2022 - Current
Technical Lead - STB & DTV Development
Sure Soft Systems Pvt Ltd
10.2008 - 10.2022
Bachelor of Engineering - Computational Science
Anna University