Experience

Everyone TV

• United Kingdom
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• IP Live Streaming Architect

  • Aug 2021 - Present

  * Leading the solution architecture and implementation of an IP Live Streaming HBBTV based application* Specification of technical requirements for TV manufacturers and Content Providers to implement broadcast quality Low Latency MPEG DASH streaming solution* Defining a plugin based architecture to accommodate diverse requirements of Content Providers

• Cloud Architect

  • Aug 2020 - Jul 2021

  * Architected and implemented cost-effective serverless AWS infrastructure to support spiky high load volumes whilst minimising operational overhead* Reviewed existing CI/CD strategy and recommended various improvements to make the release process more effective* Implemented reusable Cloudfront log analysis tool using AWS Glue and Athena* Migrated static Cloudformation templates to Typescript CDK framework to make them more reusable across projects* Implemented Cypress based framework for end-to-end testing of the application Show less



Royal Shakespeare Company

• United Kingdom
• Performing Arts
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Cloud Video Architect

  • Dec 2020 - Mar 2021

  * Defined the cloud architecture to support live interactive video events * Implemented the orchestration flow of resources and CI/CD processes * Prepared integration, disaster recovery and load test plans * Defined the cloud architecture to support live interactive video events * Implemented the orchestration flow of resources and CI/CD processes * Prepared integration, disaster recovery and load test plans



Arqiva

• United Kingdom
• Telecommunications
• 700 & Above Employee

• AWS Solution Architect

  • Mar 2019 - Jun 2020

  * Defined the detailed technical design for a cloud-native serverless solution to replace a leading third party Broadcast/OTT metadata system * Live production system supports millions of requests per day with very high traffic peaks * Highly scalable and fault tolerant across multiple AWS regions * Serverless architecture delivered significant cost savings and scaling throughput compared to the legacy system it replaced * Complex aggregation of metadata from multiple sources of data and exposure of data using Open API (swagger) specification Show less



Arqiva

• United Kingdom
• Telecommunications
• 700 & Above Employee

• OTT Solution Architect

  • Sep 2017 - Jan 2019

  * Designed broadcast-grade cloud streaming solution based on AWS Elemental services with fully automated orchestration and configuration of components. * Evangelised serverless API-driven architecture to maximise speed of delivery and cost efficiency for event based streaming services. * Drove the hybrid on-prem/AWS network design to ensure full resiliency with no single points of failure. * Hands-on technical architect, leading the definition and review of best practice DevOps and Python software development activities and providing technical guidance to internal and client integrations. Show less



Simplestream

• United Kingdom
• Online Audio and Video Media
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Solution Architect Consultant

  • Mar 2017 - Jul 2017

  * Drove architectural improvements in scalability and resiliency of the AWS based OTT platform in order to support successful ITV Box Office Pay Per View Live Event * Conducted scenario-based load testing to ensure platform was resilient during peak purchase and event broadcast periods * Identified performance bottlenecks in the infrastructure and performance-tuned the platform stack * Authored detailed technical documentation of the infrastructure and application code base * Drove architectural improvements in scalability and resiliency of the AWS based OTT platform in order to support successful ITV Box Office Pay Per View Live Event * Conducted scenario-based load testing to ensure platform was resilient during peak purchase and event broadcast periods * Identified performance bottlenecks in the infrastructure and performance-tuned the platform stack * Authored detailed technical documentation of the infrastructure and application code base



Everyone TV

• United Kingdom
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Technical Consultant

  • Aug 2015 - Dec 2016

  • Led the Content Provider integration workstream, enabling several major UK broadcasters to launch Video OnDemand applications and deliver enhanced programme metadata to the Freeview Play platform. • Liaised with tier 1 television manufacturers to enforce technical compliance of the HbbTV and metadata platform specifications and debug complex integration issues • Peer-reviewed draft technical specifications to ensure suitability for release to television manufacturers and Content Providers • Provided technical guidance and advice in product development and implementation of the metadata platform • Developed and enhanced metadata testing tools to drive quality and compliance Show less



Arqiva (formerly Capablue)

• London

• Solution Architect

  • Nov 2010 - Jul 2015

  • Led the architecture and implementation of a metadata platform for a major UK OTT content aggregator • Responsible for technical design authority across all internal and external workstreams of the metadata platform programme • Co-authored technical specifications for Content Provider and Manufacturer use of the platform • Representative of Arqiva technical interests amongst shareholder technical stakeholders • Led the implementation of a UK broadcaster multi-screen VOD managed service • Transformed the software and infrastructure development process into an automated continuous delivery methodology across the department • Acted as SME for development of OTT HTML5 applications Show less



Accenture

• Ireland
• Business Consulting and Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Development Lead (Consultant)

  • Oct 2005 - Jan 2010

  • Successfully led and delivered the implementation of Games and Money channels for a major web content portal in UK, French and German markets as part of a platform consolidation programme • Managed the delivery through Agile methodology with client off-shore development resources and co-ordinated the technical integration of content with external partners • Worked closely with the channel directors to iteratively translate the business requirements and goals into technical specifications • Managed the BAU development team and worked with the business stakeholders to gather requirements, prioritise and implement requested changes to the front-end portal • Managed the system testing phase of the B2B Order Management platform for a major telecoms provider by co-ordinating test preparation and execution activities and reporting to senior stakeholders • Implemented Web Analytics dashboards utilising Omniture APIs which led to the creation of a new television programme for a major satellite broadcaster • Successfully led the development of bespoke front-end portal and CMS tools Show less



IBM Global Business Process Services

• Web Development Co-ordinator

  • Jul 2002 - Jun 2003

  • Produced detailed technical requirements for the enterprise web content management system to support the firm’s web strategy • Co-ordinated the implementation of solutions with the development team and acted as the focal point between content managers, developers and marketing teams across several European geographies • Contributed to the planning and prioritisation of technical development • Developed a web portal for Industrial Placement students to learn new skills • Produced detailed technical requirements for the enterprise web content management system to support the firm’s web strategy • Co-ordinated the implementation of solutions with the development team and acted as the focal point between content managers, developers and marketing teams across several European geographies • Contributed to the planning and prioritisation of technical development • Developed a web portal for Industrial Placement students to learn new skills