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Rahul Prasad

Rahul Prasad

Quality Assurance Leader
Mumbai,MH

Summary

Trust & Safety and operations leader with a proven track record at ByteDance improving quality, reducing policy risk, and scaling global teams. Experienced in building data-driven monitoring and cross-functional governance frameworks. Currently focused on extending operational risk and quality practices into AI-enabled customer workflows, with an emphasis on responsible deployment, monitoring, and human-in-the-loop safeguards in fintech environments.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

AI Governance & Operations Consultant

Predixion AI
Mumbai
01.2026 - Current

Engaged as a consultant to support the design and implementation of governance, quality, and risk frameworks for AI-driven voice and chat agents used in customer payment and collections workflows.

  • Advised senior leadership on methods for improving overall organizational effectiveness.
  • Drafted comprehensive documentation of existing operations processes as well as proposed solutions.
  • Conducted research to identify best practices in the industry and develop recommendations accordingly.

Quality Delivery Lead

ByteDance Technologies (TikTok)
Mumbai
08.2019 - 10.2025
  • Led quality assurance team with 200+ QA professionals across multiple lines of business including TikTok short video, Live, and Labeling.
  • Designed and executed QA strategies to ensure accuracy and compliance of user-generated content, reducing policy violations.
  • Implemented data-driven decision-making frameworks by leveraging analytics to track error trends and product quality.
  • Monitored performance metrics to pinpoint improvement opportunities.
  • Facilitated execution roadmaps that enhanced continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, teamwork, collaboration, and employee experiences.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams (Policy, BPO, Operations, Capacity Planning, and Product) to enhance Trust & Safety processes.
  • Conducted training programs on Lean, Six Sigma, Data Visualization, and QC tools to support ongoing learning.

Head of Operations

Hungama Digital Media Entertainment Pvt. Ltd.
Mumbai
06.2012 - 07.2019
  • Oversaw digital content delivery for millions of audio tracks and videos across global platforms, ensuring timely and efficient distribution.
  • Designed integrated Rights Management System, automating licensing for over 200 labels.
  • Developed CMS automation solution, significantly reducing processing times and operational costs.
  • Analyzed performance data to identify areas for improvement in operations.
  • Oversaw resource allocation to ensure optimal project execution.
  • Facilitated meetings with department heads to assess and align progress towards operational goals, driving accountability and collaboration.
  • Created reports tracking key performance indicators related to operations objectives.
  • Collaborated with senior management on strategic planning initiatives.

Manager – Content Operations

Apalya Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
03.2011 - 06.2012
  • Managed live streaming operations for IPL matches, driving higher audience engagement through OTT services.
  • Streamlined video transcoding processes, increasing turnaround efficiency and minimizing costs.
  • Ensured compliance for over 50,000 content adaptation projects within telecom standards, facilitating quality assurance.

Business Operations Manager

Reliance MediaWorks Ltd. (ADAG Group)
Mumbai
01.2006 - 02.2011
  • Managed business operations for 5,200+ film releases across international markets, enabling seamless execution of 300,000+ digital 2K cinema screenings.
  • Digitally transformed India’s cinema ecosystem, enhancing mastering quality, automating content delivery via fiber-optic global distribution, and implementing encrypted key-based show management to reduce piracy risks.
  • Spearheaded theatrical releases of Hollywood, Bollywood, and regional films through advanced digital cinema technologies, driving India’s transition from analog to DCI 2K digital mastering and projection.
  • Negotiated contracts and forged partnerships with global studios and distributors, including Disney, Warner, and Sony Pictures, securing operational and commercial success for theatrical rollouts.
  • Collaborated directly with the COO to drive content acquisition, digital conversion, and release strategies for 2D and 3D titles across major studios and production houses.
  • Partnered with R&D and engineering teams to pilot cinema theatre setups and automate content mastering and operational workflows for weekly theatrical releases across global markets.

Sr. Executive – In-Flight Entertainment

Fairdeal Entertainment Pvt. Ltd.
10.2004 - 12.2005
  • Delivered audio and video programming for leading international airlines, including Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Jet Airways, Air India, Lufthansa, and British Airways, ensuring high-quality in-flight entertainment experiences across global routes.
  • Achieved annual cost savings of over USD 2 million through in-house transcoding, mastering, and content delivery automation for airline partners.
  • Developed India’s first in-flight content encoding setup for digital mastering and packaging, reducing dependency on costly outsourced UK operations.
  • Enabled compatibility with Becker Avionics playback systems across Boeing and ATR aircraft, enhancing multi-format playback for airline fleets.
  • Oversaw film content re-purposing and compliance with airline and in-flight entertainment (IFE) content guidelines, promoting cultural sensitivity and operational efficiency.

Education

MBA - IT & Marketing Management

NMIMS
Mumbai

Bachelor of Computer Applications -

Magadh University
Bodhgaya

Skills

Quality Assurance & Operational Excellence

  • Compliance Operations
  • Risk Management & Mitigation
  • Incident Management & Escalation
  • Audit Readiness & Documentation
  • Policy & Controls Design

Performance Dashboards

  • Data-Driven Decision Making
  • Metrics & KPI Frameworks
  • Root Cause Analysis & Reporting
  • AI Agent Quality & Evaluation
  • Human-in-the-Loop Workflows

AI & Automation (Emerging Focus)

  • AI Governance Fundamentals
  • Responsible AI Operations
  • Automation & QA Workflow Design
  • Core Leadership & Operations
  • Stakeholder & C-Level Collaboration

Strategic Partnerships

  • Trust & Safety Operations
  • Quality Control Processes
  • Fintech & Customer Operations
  • Data & Performance

Industry

  • Creator Ecosystem
  • Music Distribution
  • Fintech Business
  • Media and Technology

Certification

  • Lean Expert
  • Business Analytics Practitioner
  • Data Visualization Practitioner
  • Six Sigma Green Belt
  • Data Analytics (Coursera)

Timeline

AI Governance & Operations Consultant

Predixion AI
01.2026 - Current

Quality Delivery Lead

ByteDance Technologies (TikTok)
08.2019 - 10.2025

Head of Operations

Hungama Digital Media Entertainment Pvt. Ltd.
06.2012 - 07.2019

Manager – Content Operations

Apalya Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
03.2011 - 06.2012

Business Operations Manager

Reliance MediaWorks Ltd. (ADAG Group)
01.2006 - 02.2011

Sr. Executive – In-Flight Entertainment

Fairdeal Entertainment Pvt. Ltd.
10.2004 - 12.2005

MBA - IT & Marketing Management

NMIMS

Bachelor of Computer Applications -

Magadh University
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