ZUBAIR AHMED
Associate Consultant/Manager (Broadcasting And Streaming)
Wazirabad
Summary
Results-oriented Consultant and Manager with expertise in Media Broadcasting, Live Streaming, and Project Management. Delivers impactful solutions through strong analytical skills and strategic thinking. Manages client relationships effectively while driving business process improvements and optimizing project outcomes.
Overview
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years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Consultant/Manager
Global Xperts
06.2023 - Current
- Managed live streaming services for National Hockey League games, providing technical support to ensure seamless broadcasts.
- Led a team of 20 engineers and performed managerial duties.
- Setting up and testing of resources like encoders, decoders, AWS Elemental Live, AWS Media Live, S3, Zixi, Videocast, TAG and other resources.
- To perform pre-game testing of complete broadcast and streaming workflow and post-game activities.
- Documented live operation details, issues, and game activities in Service Now ticketing tool for efficient incident tracking.
Solution Architect
Glocom Ltd
07.2022 - 05.2023
- To provide the best and efficient Technical Solutions to clients from the TV and Radio industry across the Middle East.
- Collaborated in projects and presales activities, designing HLDs and LLDs using AutoCAD and Visio.
- Planned, designed, and executed projects in TV and radio broadcast industry.
- Worked in multiple projects based out of Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah.
- Provided technical support during Live and Recorded Broadcasting.
Senior Engineer
Planetcast Media Services
05.2017 - 07.2022
- Planning, designing, installation and commissioning of Broadcast systems like Playout Automation with MAM, SDI routers, Graphics Engines, monitoring tools, Camera, A/V mixers and other related devices and servers.
- Designed project workflows and created technical documents, including SOPs and ATPs, to streamline operations.
- Conducted software testing and R&D for automation software in broadcast systems, including Cloud.X Playout Automation, MAM.C, SCTE detectors, and TS recorder, ensuring effective implementation.
- Designing of project related workflows and creating technical documents like SOPs, ATPs etc.
- Provided POC for national and international clients, including BBC, Viacom, Star, Doordarshan, and Sony, enhancing customer engagement.
Broadcast Engineer
TV-18 Broadcast Ltd
05.2014 - 05.2017
- Resolved engineering and operational issues for five PCRs/studios, ensuring optimal broadcast functionality for channels including CNN NEWS-18, NEWS-18 INDIA, CNBC, CNBC AWAZ, and playout services for HOMESHOP-18 and TOPPERS.
- Operated various broadcast devices, including SDI routers, multiviewers, video switchers, audio mixers, AV processors, encoders, camera chains, AV mux/demux, distribution amplifiers, talkback systems, and baseband processing devices.
- Maintaining technical drawings and documentations
Project Trainee
Shaf Broadcast Pvt Ltd
11.2013 - 05.2014
- Contributed to the Doordarshan expansion SITC project, increasing channels from 59 to 97 at the DTH teleport in Todapur, New Delhi.
- Completed projects and work assignments within strict time constraints.
- Mentored junior team members, fostering growth in their technical skills and overall professional development.
- Managed client communication distribution during ongoing projects.
Education
P.G Diploma - Broadcast Technology
Jamia Millia Islamia
New Delhi01-2013
B-Tech - ECE
AFSET Faridabad
Faridabad06-2011
12th - Science And Maths
Central Board of Secondary Education
Delhi05-2006
10th - General Subjects
Central Board of Secondary Education
Delhi06-2004
Skills
AWS Media Services-Media Live, Media Connect, S3
Live Streaming using HLS, RTMP, SRT, UDP Multicast protocols
AV Compression using AVC, HEVC, MP3, Dolby etc
DVB-S, SDI, SMPTE 2110, 2022-6, Multicasting, Dante, MADI, AES
Linux and Networking
Design documentation
Certification
AWS Technical Essentials
Interests
Surfing technical websites, reading technical magazines
Timeline
AWS Technical Essentials
06-2025
Associate Consultant/Manager
Global Xperts
06.2023 - Current
Solution Architect
Glocom Ltd
07.2022 - 05.2023
Senior Engineer
Planetcast Media Services
05.2017 - 07.2022
Broadcast Engineer
TV-18 Broadcast Ltd
05.2014 - 05.2017
Project Trainee
Shaf Broadcast Pvt Ltd
11.2013 - 05.2014
P.G Diploma - Broadcast Technology
Jamia Millia Islamia
B-Tech - ECE
AFSET Faridabad
12th - Science And Maths
Central Board of Secondary Education
10th - General Subjects
Central Board of Secondary Education
PERSONAL DETAILS
I hereby declare that the above-mentioned information is true and best to my knowledge and belief. DATE: PLACE: DELHI (ZUBAIR AHMED)