Sam Kamela
Leading teams in AI Software dev, Analytics & Data Science and Advertising monetization
- Role
- Sr Director of Architecture - Addressable Advertising & Data at DIRECTV
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Sam Kamela
As the Sr Director of Architecture at DIRECTV, I lead a team in real-time data streaming and AI/ML anomaly detection and OTT digital ad insertion. With over four years of experience in this role, my focus has been on driving innovation in OTT ad insertion architecture and optimizing monetization strategies to enhance advertising capabilities across various platforms. My expertise in analytics, advertising, and team leadership has enabled the implementation of lean methodologies, leading to significant operational and capital expenditure reductions. Dedicated to fostering innovation and continuous improvement, I am committed to delivering scalable, impactful solutions that drive growth and efficiency in the rapidly evolving digital advertising landscape.
Experience
Sr Director of Architecture - Addressable Advertising & Data
Aug 2021 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US
Spearheaded architecture for OTT DAI ad insertion, optimizing monetization strategies across diverse platforms. • Led a team of over 30 experts in real-time data streaming and AIML anomaly detection, fostering innovation in data analytics. • Achieved substantial OpEx and CapEx reductions through the implementation of lean methodologies, promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
Education
Udacity
Nanodegree, Deep Learning
2018 — 2018
UC Irvine
Master of Science (MS), Electrical and Computer Engineering
2006 — 2008
UC Irvine
Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Engineering
2002 — 2006
Skills
- Integration
- Invidi Advatar
- Bmc Remedy
- Service Delivery
- Technical Support
- Business Analysis
- Audience Measurement
- Troubleshooting
- Service Management
- Management
- IT Operations
- Servers
- Itil
- Targeted Demographic Advertising
- Data Center
- Tcp/Ip
- Problem Management
- Broadcast Television
- Process Improvement
- Telecommunications
- IT Service Management
- Incident Management
- Java
- Addressable Advertising
- Linux System Administration
- Linux
- Oracle Rac
- Unix
- Splunk
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