Vivekanand Jha

About Vivekanand Jha

Global technology and product leader with 25+ years of experience building large-scale platforms, AI/ML products, new businesses, IoT/CTV/DTH devices, big data systems, and digital ecosystems across Telecom, Media, FTTx, Gaming, and AdTech. Known for driving India-scale transformations, architecting AI-powered consumer behaviours and insights platforms, and launching multiple high-impact businesses and indigenous hardware products, including serving as a founding leader at Airtel DTH and BARC India. My core strengths span AI/ML platforms, product leadership, big data architecture, consumer insights, and IoT/5G devices across CTV, OTT, linear TV, and AdTech ecosystems. I bring strong capabilities in strategy, digital transformation, P&L ownership, new business incubation, engineering leadership, technology architecture, merger and acquisition integration, and managing large teams and strategic partners. I have consistently operated in fast-growing environments, leading numerous B2C product launches and large backend ecosystems to generate complex, data-driven business insights and revenue opportunities. Authored a book called “The War of Perspectives”. Explained a unique perspective of consumer behavior, market dynamics and business leadership in diverse markets.

Experience

1. Vice President-devices

   Jio

   Sep 2019 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   Working to set up a unified data insight and audience behavior measurement platform for all types of Jio customers like Feature phones, Android, CATV, OTT apps, & Smart home uses data etc. Collection of all types of data from all the device platforms to develop business insights, customer needs, device features, and future roadmap. Contributing to future roadmap, new devices development, and working on the business plan to generate revenue.

Education

• I S High School

  10th Board, All Subjects

  1991 — 1992

• A.N College, Patna

  B.Sc, Electronics

  1994 — 1997

• Magadh University

  M.Sc, Electronics

  1997 — 1999

• Indira Gandhi National Open University

  Master of Computer Applications - MCA, Computer Science

  2000 — 2002

• SP Jain School of Global Management - Dubai, Mumbai, Singapore & Sydney

   Post Graduate Program in “Strategic Media & Entertainment Management” (PGPMEM), Stretegic Media Business Management

  2017 — 2018

• Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi

  Project Managemnet Program , Project Management

  2010 — 2011

• L B S Higher Secondary School, Patna

  I.Sc, Math, Physics & Chemastry

  1992 — 1994

Skills

• Mpeg
• Team Management
• Project Planning
• Testing
• Mpeg2
• Rf
• Satellite
• Iptv
• Antennas
• Project Management
• Dvb
• Gsm
• Product Management
• Electronics
• Integration
• Digital Tv
• Vendor Management
• Engineering
• Telecommunications
• Product Development
• Analysis
• Embedded Systems