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Sunil Kumar

@sunilstg

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I build scalable video streaming and ad-tech platforms for millions.

India

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What I'm looking for

I'm open to remote Principal/Staff Solution Architect roles (US-based companies) in streaming, OTT, and cloud-native media platforms — bringing 20+ years of hands-on experience architecting live and VOD video infrastructure at scale (AWS Media Services, multi-DRM, ad-tech monetization) for 2,000+ live events across 10+ countries.

At TV Today, I rebuilt Aaj Tak’s Live TV player and improved daily ad revenue by approximately 370% within four months. I architect cloud and edge streaming delivery, HTML5 players, AWS Media Services integrations, and server-side ad insertion with AWS MediaTailor and SCTE-35 automation.

Previously at NDTV, I led the Flash-to-HTML5 migration, increased ad revenue 50% through Prebid.js video header bidding, and conceived hop.live, an early vertical live-TV streaming player. Across TV Today, NDTV, and BIGFlix, I’ve built OTT, live streaming, podcast, CTV, and ad-supported video solutions serving millions of users.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Solution Architect - Video and Streaming

Current

TV Today

Feb 2019 - Present (7 years 7 months)

Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership:
▪ Hybrid cloud/edge delivery systems and large-scale, high-traffic live event management.
▪ Led vendor negotiations for product/service procurement, securing cost-effective solutions while maintaining quality and supplier relationships.
▪ POC and evaluation of new technologies and vendor products/services.
Video, Audio & Podcast Player Development:
▪ Arch

HTML5 JavaScript SCTE 35 SSAI DAI HLS Dash FFMPEG

Senior Web Interactive developer - Video Streaming Application at NDTV

NDTV

Mar 2015 - Feb 2019 (3 years 11 months)

Significant Contributions:
▪ Architected NDTV's flagship HTML5 video player, leading the Flash-to-HTML5 migration — supporting VOD and LIVE content with multi-source, geo-targeted video ads across desktop, mobile, and web-view platforms (Android, iPhone, iPad).
▪ Increased ad revenue 50% through Prebid.js video header bidding implementation and optimized ad-stack integration.
▪ Built a scalable ad

HTML5 JavaScript JSON XML VAST Prebid.Js

Lead Flash Developer (Streaming and online Video Application)

iProf Learning Solutions (I) Pvt. Ltd.

Feb 2014 - Mar 2015 (1 year 1 month)

Significant Contributions/ Accomplishments:
• Developed Video Player application for Web and Mobile/Tab for playing AS2.0, AS3.0 and mp4 content both local and streaming server in single player including timeline reading from AS1.0 & AS2.0 content in AS3 Video Player application.
• Developed Image encoder application for encoding image from video and swf file playing in application and auto save

Flash ActionScript HTML5 Video Player Development Content Management

Lead Flash Developer (Streaming and online Video Application)

Saranyu Technologies

Jul 2013 - Feb 2014 (7 months)

Significant Contributions/ Accomplishments:
• Developed OSMF framework based video application for playing all type of content including RTMP, SMIL, HDS, HLS and HTTP for both VOD and LIVE content.
• Integrated video ads, overlay ads, text ads from VAST compliance.
• Integrated TV program schedule feed in application.
• Developed OTT Box application for deliver full HD 1080p video content from

RTMP HLS HTTP VAST OTT AWS CDN

Streaming and Online Video Application

Aereo

Oct 2012 - Jan 2013 (3 months)

• OSMF Video player plug in enhancement and maintenance for live TV.
• HDS video fragments data manipulation. I.e close caption data.
• Assist UX development team with future flash related task
• HDS local development environment in Linux OS – Fedora 15 for OSMF
• Working from home India

FR HDS Flash Linux Video Streaming