Sudarshan Kumar

Senior Broadcast & Live Events Engineer with over 22 years of experience delivering large-scale international broadcasts, sports productions, cultural events, and 24x7 news operations. Highly skilled in Outdoor Broadcast (OB), Live streaming, AV integration, and SDI/IP-based workflows, with a proven ability to manage mission-critical projects from setup to execution. Known for calm decision-making under pressure, fast troubleshooting, and seamless coordination with production and engineering teams to ensure reliable, high-quality live delivery.

Passionate about innovation, operational excellence, and elevating broadcast performance in fast-paced environments.

Freelance Broadcast/Streaming Engineer at Freelancer (2023-06 – Present)

Lead broadcast engineering and live streaming delivery for international sports events, election coverage, digital news platforms, and large-scale live productions.

• Lead broadcast engineering and live streaming delivery for international sports events, election coverage, digital news platforms, and large-scale live productions. Specialized in OB workflows, SDI/IP signal management, and real-time troubleshooting for mission-critical broadcasts.
• Played a key role in launching a 24x7 Digital News Channel, defining streaming workflows and technical setup.
• Supported major election coverage including Indian General Elections 2024, Delhi Elections 2025, and US Elections 2024 with deKoder Digital.
• Delivered engineering support for global events including COP28 Dubai, Serendipity Arts Festival Goa, Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi League, and ISSF Junior World Cup.
• Ensured reliable live delivery through strong coordination with production and technical teams.

Tech Head at Via Media Infotech Pvt. Ltd. (2018-06 – 2023-06)

Led technical setup for a 24x7 news channel, including system design, integration, and operational workflows.

• Led technical setup for a 24x7 news channel, including system design, integration, and operational workflows.
• Supervised installation and commissioning of video routers, production switchers, RTS intercom, Imagine automation, Octopus NRCS, and broadcast cabling infrastructure.
• Managed hardware/software maintenance, local networking, and internal streaming systems.
• Oversaw preventive and corrective maintenance within a live studio environment, ensuring reliable on-air performance.
• Worked closely with engineering teams to interpret wiring diagrams, test systems, and integrate new broadcast technologies.

Manager - Broadcast Operations & Technical at ARG Outlier Media Pvt. Ltd. (2017-02 – 2018-06)

Managed broadcast and satellite communication operations seamlessly.

• Managed broadcast and satellite communication operations seamlessly.
• Delivered comprehensive technical support for outdoor broadcast events.
• Facilitated cross-departmental communication to ensure smooth operational execution.
• Provided internal support for website streaming and network infrastructure.

Assistant Manager - Broadcast Operations & Engineering at NDTV New Delhi Ltd. (2005-10 – 2017-02)

Maintained smooth operation of PCR systems and overall broadcast chain, ensuring on-air reliability.

• Maintained smooth operation of PCR systems and overall broadcast chain, ensuring on-air reliability.
• Configured PCR and studio setups for outdoor NDTV events using RF links, 3G/4G, and MPLS transmission paths.
• Managed communication workflows and troubleshooting on RTS ADAM matrix, coordinating between PCRs and MCR.
• Monitored and operated earth station and DSNG systems, including encoders, decoders, satellite modems, and EVS servers.
• Performed incoming quality control of live feeds and outdoor broadcasts, ensuring broadcast standards were met.
• Delivered fast technical troubleshooting to minimise downtime during live productions.

Customer Support Engineer at HFCL Satellite Comm. Ltd. (2003-12 – 2005-10)

Operated DSNG systems and provided technical support for satellite operations.

• Operated the DSNG van for live telecasts with proficiency.
• Provided online support for all VSAT and DSNG van operations.
• Tracked antennas using spectrum analyzers effectively.

Bachelor of Engineering in Engineering – Maharshi Dayanand University (1999-04 – 2003-03)