Gaurav B.

About Gaurav B.

20+ years experience in Broadcast Industry (News & Sports Environment) & 15+ years managing mid-sized,fast-paced and dynamic engineering/operation teams.I have worked on various Broadcast Television,Radio, E- Learning facilities & Install Sound projects starting from Planning/building phase right through to completion & operations.Worked on many multi-million dollar projects at TV Today, Star Sports with a Successful track record of delivering projects on time and within budgets. Technical Lead for live events sport events - ICC WORLD CUP 2015, PRO KABADDI,ASHES, WIMBLEDON, FORMULA1, BADMINTON, Rio Olympics, 4K delivery (ICC WC 2015) and Customised feeds to various distribution platforms - DTH & OTT ( Hotstar).Strong technical competence & project-management Skills, streamed lined production workflows.Planning & Contribution to Remote production Technical / workflow design from the venue to Central production hub.Knowledge and experience with IT networks, non-linear edit and storage systems, file-based storage and transfer systems, networked content storage, broadcast automation systems, RF/Compression Systems, OTT & Remote Production.Excellent knowledge and understanding of latest technologies and innovation.

Experience

1. AVP - Broadcast Technology

   Disney Star

   Apr 2013 — Present

   Managing team of engineering professionals for Star Sports India who are responsible for sustaining the live, post, & stage production facilities. Oversee equipment maintenance, upgrades, and repairs. Ensure that the engineering team is continually taking proactive measures to make certain all production systems are functioning optimally and managing project management team with information on systems and facility design. Assist with project planning, budgeting, and implementation. Track operating budget and provide input during the capital budgeting process. Managing the engineering team to provide support, recommendations, and consultation to internal operations, production, and editorial departments regarding existing and new also includes dealing with Rental Companies, Manufacturer, Telcos and Global Teleports on daily basis.

Education

• KV Picket ,Secundarbad, India

  High School, Science

  1990 — 1992

• North Maharashtra University

  Engineer’s Degree, Electronics and Telecom

  1993 — 1997