Assistant Manager Operation - Planetcast Media Services Limited (STAR Sports Playout Project) - Mumbai, India
(2022-02 - 2026-02)
- Directed a 24/7 cross-functional team of Transmission (TX), Ingest, Producers and Supervisors to ensure Flawless live and non-live execution across 20 premium sports Channels, achieving 99.99% on-air delivery reliability.
- Spearheaded live feed coordination and real time commercial execution for high-profile global sports properties, including IPL, BCCI Crickets, Big Bash League, Ashes, ICC World Cup, ICC Champions Trophy, T20 World Cup, Pro Kabaddi, Indian Super League, WBBL, English Premier League, Formula1.
- Coordinated directly with RF, Ingest, Traffic, and Presentation departments to eliminate transmission latency and streamline content ingestion workflows.
- Overlooked the precision of master transmission logs, live graphics playlists, and on-air studio environments to guarantee zero-error broadcasting.
- Designed and implemented foolproof 24/7 Technical, Operators and Supervisor shift rosters and backup operating procedures, maintaining 100% channel availability during pandemic-related operational challenges.
Assistant Manager Broadcast Operations - LokShahi Marathi News - Mumbai, India
(2019-06 - 2021-12)
- Directed Master Control Room (MCR) operations and Production Control Room (PCR) workflows to ensure zero-latency delivery of fast paced, live breaking news.
- Managed the real-time execution of complex VIZRT Graphics, live tickers, and breaking news templates under intense, live-to-air conditions.
- Supervised the rapid ingestion, verification, and integration of unpredictable incoming field reporter feeds, satellite downlinks, and cellular bonding inputs.
- Acted as the primary point of escalation for critical on-air transmission errors, deploying rapid troubleshooting protocols to minimize viewer disruption.
Lead-Broadcast & Transmission - Zee Telefilms Middle East - Dubai, UAE
(2006-06 - 2019-01)
- Oversaw regional playout operations and file-based Media QC for multiple premium entertainment channels across the MENA region.
- Managed the execution of Arabic subtitling, multitrack audio dubbing, and localized presentation playlists to ensure cultural and regulatory compliance.
- Supervised the preparation, verification and migration of high-volume digital assets to primary transmission servers to guarantee zero on-air downtime.
- Coordinated with external satellite providers and internal engineering teams to troubleshoot downlink issues and optimize transponder efficiency.
Manager Transmission Operation - ETC Music/ETC Punjabi - Bangkok, Thailand
(1999-01 - 2006-05)
- Spearheaded the operational setup, transmission mapping, and localized playout strategy for dual-channel music networks across South-East Asia.
- Spearheaded the transition from legacy manual tape playout systems to automated digital servers, improving operational efficiency and reducing on-air human Errors.
- Supervised the preparation, verification and migration of high-volume digital assets to primary transmission servers to guarantee zero on-air downtime. Formulated complex, high-volume monthly transmission schedules, managing commercial placement and strict playout logs across varied time-zone feeds.
- Directed the third-party technical engineering teams and local downlink partners to safely integrated new hardware infrastructure with zero service disruption.
Executive Transmission - ATN Music Channel - Singapore
(1995 - 1999)
- Maintained continuous monitoring of analog and digital satellite uplink outputs, executing real-time adjustments to eliminate transmission spikes and feed degradation.
- Managed high-precision, Manual tape-based playout systems, ensuring seamless transitions and exact timing alignment for linear programming and commercial breaks.
- Maintained meticulous accuracy of master transmission logs and discrepancy reports to ensure strict adherence to strict international regulatory broadcasts standards.
- Executed instant manual overrides and deployed emergency filler loops during sudden feed disruption, maintaining network continuity and preventing dead air.
