Darren Breeze

Architect @Sky New Zealand

Brisbane, AU

Design and Architecture of systems that bring new opportunities and efficiencies to Sky\'s Platforms. Bridging the gap between Sky\'s traditional linear Satellite business its rich and varied streaming platforms.Re-Architecting workflows to deliver Captions and Audio Description to improve the viewing experience for Sky\'s hearing and visually impaired customers on both Satellite and OTT platforms such as BrightcoveArchitectural design and guidance on media handling and workflow projects at Sky for bothcloud and on premise systems working with Agile teams of Product Owners, Developers andTesters (both in house and outsourced).* Proof of concept work and software design and prototyping.* Evaluate and test new technology and its application to Sky\'s business * Working on projects across OTT (Brightcove), Transmission, access services and disaster recovery.* Digital Advertising platforms and systems integration * Broadcast Playout and scheduling systems integration * Working with a broad spectrum of departments across Sky\'s diverse platforms servicing both Traditional Satellite Broadcasting and Sky\'s three OTT offerings.* Leading the introduction of Machine Learning into the media production workflows for Captions, Graphics and Censorship / compliance applications * Expanding Sky\'s support for Captions and Audio Description for both online and broadcast.

RMIT University

Radio Communications, Broadcast Engineering