As a dynamic and experienced professional with over 16 years in the broadcast, satellite, and cable television industry, I possess the skills and expertise to lead projects and improve operations like nobody's business. Throughout my career, I have overseen cable television and internet service facilities and installed cutting-edge Headend equipment. My passion for finding process improvements has led me to develop creative solutions that have saved my past companies loads of cash. But my success is not only due to my technical abilities. As a strong communicator and leader, I know how to get things done and keep everyone on the same page. I am excited to take on new challenges and continue growing in my field. If you're searching for a results-driven professional who can make things happen, I would love to connect with you. Let's work together to improve your company's operations and achieve your goals.
Ts. Vinod Kumar
Summary
Overview
Work History
IDEAL Systems Group
Job overview
- Oversee the successful delivery and manage large-scale broadcast and cloud infrastructure projects for for clients and leading media companies in the South East Asia region, including TV studios, production systems, OB trucks, 4K and 8K solutions, and cloud-based solutions.
- Lead a team of engineers, technicians, and project coordinators to ensure on-time delivery, quality, and customer satisfaction.
- Manage project budgets, timelines, resources, risks, and stakeholder communication to ensure project success.
- Coordinate with stakeholders, vendors, and internal teams to ensure timely and effective execution of projects, from consultation and design to installation, integration, and maintenance.
- Utilize Agile methodologies and project management tools (e.g., JIRA) to enhance project visibility, collaboration, and efficiency,
- Collaborate with the cloud division to provide cloud consultancy, systems architecture, and software integration services to enable customers to migrate to the cloud.
- Apply technical knowledge in broadcast systems, cloud architecture, and software integration to provide expert advice and solutions to customers.
- Cultivate strong customer relationships and identify opportunities for new business and service expansion.
- Provide training and mentorship to team members to enhance their skills, knowledge, and performance.
- Recognized for outstanding project delivery, leadership, and customer satisfaction.
IDEAL Systems Group
Job overview
- Designed, installed, and commissioned broadcast systems for major media companies in the Asia-Pacific region.
- Conducted site surveys, created technical drawings, and developed project proposals to meet customer requirements.
- Participated in project planning and coordination, including site surveys, equipment procurement, and installation and testing of systems.
- Coordinated with internal teams and external vendors to procure and deliver equipment and materials on schedule and within budget.
- Conducted on-site testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning to ensure system performance and customer acceptance.
- Provided training and technical support to customers on system operation and maintenance.
- Recognized for exceptional technical knowledge, attention to detail, and customer service.
Asian Broadcasting Network
Job overview
- Managed the Network Operations Center (NOC) for headend systems, ensuring uninterrupted delivery of broadcast content to subscribers.
- Operated and maintained headend systems for a leading cable TV and ISP company in Malaysia.
- Monitored network performance and provided timely and effective incident management and troubleshooting to minimize downtime and service disruptions.
- Conducted regular maintenance activities and implemented system upgrades and enhancements to improve performance and reliability.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement policies, procedures, and best practices to optimize network performance and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Utilized software tools to monitor and manage system health and performance.
- Coordinated with internal teams and external vendors to resolve complex technical issues and implement system upgrades.
- Recognized for strong technical expertise, teamwork, and commitment to service excellence.
Astro
Job overview
- Operated and maintained broadcast systems for a leading satellite TV provider in Malaysia.
- Supported the broadcast operations team in the delivery of high-quality content to subscribers across the APAC region.
- Conducted system monitoring, troubleshooting, and corrective actions to ensure service quality and continuity.
- Coordinated with internal teams and external vendors to resolve technical issues and implement system improvements.
- Responded to technical issues and provided effective troubleshooting and incident management to minimize downtime and service disruptions.
- Conducted preventive maintenance activities to ensure system reliability and uptime.
- Contributed to the development and implementation of standard operating procedures and best practices.
- Recognized for dedication, teamwork, and customer focus.
Infinite QL Sdn Bhd
Job overview
- Contributed to the successful delivery of mechanical and electrical (M&E) infrastructure projects, including HVAC, lighting, and power systems, for commercial and industrial clients.
- Conducted site surveys and provided technical support to ensure compliance with design specifications and project timelines.
- Managed subcontractors and coordinated with internal teams to ensure timely and effective project completion.
- Conducted on-site testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning to ensure system performance and customer acceptance.
- Provided training and technical support to customers on system operation and maintenance.
- Recognized for strong technical knowledge, attention to detail, and project management skills.
STATS ChipPAC Ltd., JCET Group
Job overview
- Maintained equipment and tools to ensure proper functioning and calibration.
- Conducted testing and calibration of semiconductor integrated circuits (ICs) to ensure performance and quality.
- Utilized IC test equipment and software to perform tests and analyze results.
- Participated in continuous improvement activities to improve testing efficiency and accuracy.
Education
University of Sunderland
University Overview
University of Sunderland
University Overview
University Tun Hussein Onn
University Overview
University Tun Hussein Onn
University Overview
Skills
AutoCAD
Accomplishments
- Professional Technologist (P. Tech) - Telecommunication & Broadcasting (TB). Reg No: PT21040143, Malaysia Board of Technologist (MBOT)
- University of Sunderland Alumni Association
Certification
Certified Network Engineer for IPv6(Silver), CNE6 2170020139, NLTVC
Projects
- CNBC (Singapore & London) - New Broadcast Facilities
Dec 2021 - Jan 2023
Associated with IDEAL Systems Group
Client: Consumer News and Business Channel, Singapore - CNBC
Relocation of CNBC's Singapore broadcast facility to a state-of-the-art facility in Mapletree Business City. As the project manager and engineer, I oversaw the migration of the live broadcast facility from the old site to the new one, as well as the design and construction of the new facility's Headend - Master Control Room, Production Control Room, and Computer Equipment Room (CER). The project also included the creation of NDI-enabled Mini Studios in Singapore and London for social media content creation, live broadcasts, and disaster recovery. The relocation project began with conducting a technology audit of CNBC's existing facility and systems, identifying equipment that could be relocated to the new facility and recycling older equipment. Together with my solution design team, worked closely with CNBC's Vice President and Director of Operations, as well as project team leads, to coordinate systems design across multiple broadcast equipment manufacturers. Despite deploying many new broadcast systems, the migration and new facility build had zero impact on CNBC's 24/7 operations. The successful transition had zero impact on CNBC's 24/7 operations, further building on a thirty-year relationship between Ideal Systems and CNBC.
Role: Project Manager/Engineer, Systems Design, Commissioning, Deployment and Project Delivery.
- Football Association Singapore, FAS (Singapore) - Multi-stadium Live TV Production System, VAR
Oct 2021 - Apr 2022
Associated with IDEAL Systems Group
Client: Football Association Singapore, Singapore - FAS
Tasked with the responsibility of aiding in the design and construction of a complete end-to-end live production workflow for Football Association Singapore, the project required integrating a range of technologies, including NDI, audio, intercom, and data networking systems, as well as broadcast-grade camera systems, production switchers, and graphics engines. The team successfully supplied and built a cutting-edge multi-stadium live television production system, VAR system, and intercom systems for five football stadiums in Singapore, which received FIFA® certification and went live in early 2022. The system included cameras and live video production equipment for five stadiums, two production control rooms, a TV studio, and two Video Assisted Referee rooms, and can support two simultaneous live matches and live streams to multiple platforms. Thanks to the Production Control Room and Studio built by Ideal Systems, FAS is now a vertically integrated sports media organization with complete production and delivery control over its own content, providing high-quality football broadcasts to fans in Singapore and around the world. Our solution delivered a highly efficient and flexible live production workflow that met the client's requirements for high-quality, low-latency, and reliable coverage of the football tournament.
Role: Project Manager/Engineer, Systems Design, Commissioning, Deployment and Project Delivery.
- Television Sarawak, TVS (Kuching, Malaysia) Permanent Solution Hybrid SDI/NDI® TV Broadcast Systems, News Studios TV Build
Oct 2020 - Jul 2021
Associated with IDEAL Systems Group
Client: Sarawak Media Group, Kuching, Malaysia - TVS
Turnkey design, build, implement, train, and support for a brand-new newsroom based in Sarawak, Malaysia. The build included 2 virtual studios with Vizrt Virtual studio system with tracking pedestal systems, Ross baseband and SDN routing infrastructure, a complete parallel NDI infrastructure, Lighting systems, Audio mixers using Dante, PCR , ACR monitoring. All software from MAM, MCR playout, Studio playout, NRCS, Ingest and traffic utilized SI Media brand new YES! microservices architecture. Signal contribution is achieved via Dejero encoding solutions.
Role: Project Manager, Systems Design, Commissioning, Deployment and Project Delivery.
- MEASAT Satellite Systems (Malaysia) - Network Management Centre (NMC) Room Refresh
Dec 2019 - Aug 2020
Associated with IDEAL Systems Group
Client: Measat Satellite Systems – Cyberjaya, Malaysia
Refresh build for the main NOC that is used to monitor signals on all Measat Satellite Systems. Migration of operation to temporary area and complete revamp of existing NOC area. Designed and supply new monitoring wall systems, custom console design and supply by Ideal systems and re-cabling of all systems in NOC, electrical wiring and works for lighting and glass wall main entrance installation.
Role: Project Manager, Systems Design, Commissioning, Deployment and Project Delivery.
- MetroTV (Jakarta) iBroadcast Network Management System for MCR, CER and Studio Build
Feb 2019 - Nov 2019
Associated with IDEAL Systems Group
Client: MetroTV – Jakarta, Indonesia
Designing and deployment of the iBroadcast Multi-vendor Network Management System at MetroTV, Jakarta including the system architecture capable of monitoring and controlling the broadcast equipment in the MCR area, CER area, Studio 1A, Studio 1B and Network switches. Displaying real-time service status information. Facilitating rapid identification, interpretation and resolution of equipment issues and provide central logging of alarms and service interruptions from the equipment.
Role: Project Manager, Systems Design, Commissioning, Deployment and Project Delivery.
- Astro (Cyberjaya, Malaysia) - New Facility Build
Mar 2016 - Oct 2019
Associated with IDEAL Systems Group
Client: Measat Broadcast Network Systems – Astro Cyberjaya, Malaysia
A new complete turnkey project for the design and build of a facility for Astro in their new purpose-built facility in Cyberjaya, Kuala Lumpur. The build included Baseband infrastructure, File based solution, central monitoring/MCR, QA & Content Compliance, Censorship, Ingest, Playout, Archive, Storage, Networking, Compression systems for 200 channels.
Role: Project Engineer, Commissioning, Deployment and Project Delivery.
- Astro (Cyberjaya, Malaysia) HD & SD Circuit – ACBC Circuit Monitoring Expansion – Phase 3 Build
Apr 2018 - Nov 2018
Associated with IDEAL Systems GroupAssociated with IDEAL Systems Group
Client: Measat Broadcast Network Systems – Astro Cyberjaya, Malaysia
An expansion project of provision of installation, commissioning, and testing of 14 HD and 128 SD circuits. Design and build included the BlueFish HDMI to SMDI converters, Sonifex embedders and the SAM Multiviewer for Astro Cyberjaya facility, Kuala Lumpur. The build had the Central Monitoring area operations Main monitoring wall reconfigured to accommodate the additional expansion of 14 HD and 128 SD circuits.
Role: Project Engineer, Commissioning, Deployment and Project Delivery.
- Astro (Bukit Jalil, Malaysia) iBroadcast End to End Network Management System Phase 1 to Phase 3 Build
Feb 2016 - Aug 2018
Associated with IDEAL Systems GroupAssociated with IDEAL Systems Group
Client: Measat Broadcast Network Systems – Astro Cyberjaya, Malaysia
Designing and deployment of the iBroadcast Multi-vendor Network Management System at Astro Cyberjaya (ACBC), including the system architecture capable of monitoring and controlling the broadcast equipment in the facility and displaying real-time service status information. Facilitating rapid identification, interpretation and resolution of equipment issues and provide central logging of alarms and service interruptions from the equipment.
Role: Project Manager/Engineer, Systems Design, Commissioning, Deployment and Project Delivery.
- Foxtel (Sydney, Australia) - Sky News Robotic Arms Installation and Commissioning
Jan 2017 - Mar 2017
Associated with IDEAL Systems Group
Client: Sky News, Sydney, Singapore - FOXTEL
Had the privilege of being a part of the team tasked with installing and commissioning the robotics arm at Foxtel Australia. Our project goal was to install and commission the arm to enable Foxtel to achieve a more efficient and streamlined live production workflow. As the project manager and lead engineer, I worked closely with the Foxtel team to understand their specific needs and requirements. This enabled us to design and build a workflow that covered all aspects of the installation process, including planning, execution, and post-installation testing. The installation and commissioning process was challenging but exciting. The technical complexity of the project required my team and I to stay focused on key targets to keep the project moving forward. Despite encountering some technical difficulties along the way, we were able to overcome these challenges and ensure the project's successful completion. I was highly impressed by the Foxtel team's professionalism and cooperation throughout the project. Their collaboration with our team was instrumental in ensuring the successful installation and commissioning of the robotics arm. In conclusion, the project was a success, and I am grateful for the opportunity to work with such a great team. I am confident that the robotics arm installation will significantly improve Foxtel's live production workflow.
Role: Project Manager/Engineer, Systems Design, Commissioning, Deployment and Project Delivery.
- Astro (Bukit Jalil, Malaysia) - Content Control System (CCS)
May 2015 - Mar 2016
Associated with IDEAL Systems Group
Client: Astro, Bukit Jalil, Malaysia
Design, Supply, Fit-Out, Commission, Test, Maintenance and provide associated works for Content Censorship Systems
Role: Project Engineer, Commissioning, Deployment and Project Delivery.
- Asian Broadcasting Network (Malaysia) - ABN New Media Hub
Jul 2014 - Apr 2015
Associated with Asian Broadcasting
Project Manager for NOC / Headend ABN New Media Hub Project. Responsible for the satellite dish farm RFI Test, acquisition of downlink C-Band satellites / LNB based on existing and planned satellite provider feed. Responsible for the dish farm soil density test. Responsible for the headend equipment planning for 300 channels including censorship area, plus 200 channels equipment upgrade at existing main hub. Responsible for the power requirement planning for the NOC / Studio / Censorship areas, number of Gen Set and UPS required for operations.
Role: Project Manager/Engineer, Systems Design, Commissioning, Deployment and Project Delivery.
Timeline
Certified Network Engineer for IPv6(Silver), CNE6 2170020139, NLTVC
Zoom Rooms Implementation & Integration, Zoom Video Communications
Advanced IP Networks for Engineers, IABM
IP Multicast for Streaming RTP Media, IABM
IP Network Essentials for Engineers, IABM
IBroadcast Administrator Course, Asrec IT Solutions
AutoCAD Essentials
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