In a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, I have honed critical thinking, leadership, and strategic planning skills. Effectively managing cross-functional teams, I have successfully driven business growth by implementing innovative strategies. Eager to leverage these valuable transferrable skills in a new field, bringing a strong foundation in problem-solving and team collaboration to make a meaningful impact.
Hi, I’m
TARANJIV SINGH
Kuala Lumpur
Summary
Overview
24
years of professional experience
3
years of post-secondary education
5
Languages
Work History
Tarricco Farms
Co-founder
01.2020 - Current
Job overview
- As a Co-founder I am focused on revenue, operation framework, business development and expansion
- Duties include for the establishment of key contacts within the government sector for agriculture assistance and private stakeholders (D2C, B2B)
- Spearheaded agri tech innovation pilot project with the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industries (MAFI) and Malaysian Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC)
- Successfully built a small scale sustainable business (200 kg/day at a 2 acre land) which is then distributed to wholesalers, NGO (donors), local communities and D2C
Mubi
Director of Content & Operation
01.2019 - 01.2020
Job overview
- Ensured strategic advice and target market content strategy to the Board, especially in an international context
- Enforced compliance, policy and operational framework, annual budgets with controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives
Astro Malaysia Holdings
AVP, Content Management Group
01.2016 - 01.2019
Job overview
- Led a 12 mil P&L portfolio, with the responsibility for commercial negotiations, programming, creatives and legal risk mitigation
- RM1.2 million YoY in annual business for TARA HD (CH108) across all digital, sales, marketing and partnership verticals
- Bollyone HD (CH251), 87% YoY viewership increase and 720k new subscriptions @RM5/month; RM43.2mil ROI per annum
- Catapulted both businesses into the top 20/165 channels in the Astro bouquet
Astro Malaysia Holdings
Senior Associate, Broadcast & Operation (QA)
01.2013 - 01.2016
Job overview
- Mentored an agile team of 99 in a 24/7 broadcast operation, quality & compliance content review division
- Extensive experience in human and AI-based strategy, governance and operation performance metrics
- Executed business-wide content flex technology, and operation strategy, which increased cost-saving targets to RM6mil annually, and increased productivity by 25% (3800 hours)
Astro Malaysia Holdings
Associate, Broadcast & Operation (QA)
01.2009 - 01.2013
Job overview
- Custodian of Astro's Broadcast Standard and File Format Technical specifications
- Technical audio-video quality expert for satellite broadcast transmission and OTT videos
- In-depth knowledge of Malaysia Content Code Regulations, content classification, content moderation, and standard and practices focusing on local playout channels and OTT media
- Awarded 'Outstanding contribution and commitment towards the 'Learning and Development of Employees throughout 2012'
Maybank Trustees
Business Development Executive
01.2007 - 01.2009
Job overview
- Legal advisor for Estate and Probate Administration matters with responsibility for business development, revenue and growth
- Drove over RM250k in annual business across Malaysia
HSBC
Global Support Executive
01.2005 - 01.2007
Job overview
- Legal advisor for Estate and Probate Administration matters in line with the English Legal System
Teledirect Telecommerce Sdn Bhd
Telesales Consultant
01.2001 - 01.2005
Job overview
- To support my education in law school, I sold (outbound) life and personal accident plans for major financial institutions in Malaysia
Education
University of London
Bachelor of Laws
01.2002 - 01.2005
University Overview
Skills
Leadership Development
Strategic Growth Planning
Sales and Growth Optimization
Legal and Ethical Compliance
Workflow Improvement Strategies
Financial Performance Analysis
Cost Control
Project Management
CRM Proficiency
Regulatory Compliance
Sales Strategy Development
Brand Promotion and Collaboration
Technology Integration Management
Data Analysis
Data Protection Standards
Media Strategy Consulting
Timeline
Co-founder
Tarricco Farms
01.2020 - Current
Director of Content & Operation
Mubi
01.2019 - 01.2020
AVP, Content Management Group
Astro Malaysia Holdings
01.2016 - 01.2019
Senior Associate, Broadcast & Operation (QA)
Astro Malaysia Holdings
01.2013 - 01.2016
Associate, Broadcast & Operation (QA)
Astro Malaysia Holdings
01.2009 - 01.2013
Business Development Executive
Maybank Trustees
01.2007 - 01.2009
Global Support Executive
HSBC
01.2005 - 01.2007
University of London
Bachelor of Laws
01.2002 - 01.2005
Telesales Consultant
Teledirect Telecommerce Sdn Bhd
01.2001 - 01.2005