VIPIN KUMAR

Assistant Manager - Link Room & Teleport Operations

ABP Network Pvt. Ltd.

08.2013 - Current

Ensured highest network uptime and maintained QoS for end-to-end operations in Video Operations comprises of maintaining Headend, Playout and content acquisition, Uplink and downlink.
Real time monitoring (Audio/Video, Transport Stream analyzer) of content/services of 9 live services, 10 acquisition centers and 3 international content providers, system alerts at uplink and downlink.
Well versed with Broadcast setup/operations and strong hands-on devices like Encoder, Decoder, Transcoders, Multiplexer, Modulator, Radio frequency devices, Antenna, Amplifier, and Transponders etc.
Managing vendor relationships and system integration processes.
Operation and maintenance of portable streaming TX units (TVU and LiveU).
Utilized ZIXI Cloud platform (Broadcasters & Feeder)and ZIXI ZEN Master control plane for ABP channels content delivery to majors MSO/DTH ( >70 Operators) provider in India.
Managing international video distribution/contribution to clients such as Comcast and Disney via Zixi/SRT/HLS.
Quick response for any raised incident for impact analyses, troubleshooting and resolution.
Conducted comprehensive network analysis and technical evaluations to ensure network reliability.
Ensuring network/service uptime with preventative maintenance to ensure the healthy redundancy system.
Managed content acquisition, video compression, CA systems, and transmission chains.
Serving as the primary contact for LiveU & TVU operations and engaged with OEMs/vendors for support.
Maintaining documentation, conducted training sessions, and led discussions on network operations.
Major Projects:
Migrated ABP Teleport uplink from INSAT-4A to ASIASAT-7 Satellite.
Integrated and commissioned end-to-end Link Room setups for ABP Channels (ABPSanjha& ABP Asmita).
Implemented end-to-end Transmission chain for four additional regional ABP channels in Noida.
Managed the migration of ABP Network Link Room & Teleport operations from Noida Sec-60 to Noida Sec-16A Film City.
Achievements:
Awarded “Super Achiever” for successfully overhauling Backpack connectivity to reduce costs while maintaining service quality.