Experience

The Drop Times

• United States
• Internet News
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Editor In Chief

  • Oct 2021 - Present

  The Drop Times is a news portal catering to Drupal. The Drop Times is a news portal catering to Drupal.



Zyxware Technologies

• United States
• Information Technology & Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Media Consultant

  • Aug 2021 - Present

  I am an independent consultant in senior level for Zyxware Web Properties. I am an independent consultant in senior level for Zyxware Web Properties.



Swathanthra Malayalam Computing

• India
• Information Technology & Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President

  • Dec 2014 - Present

  As the President of SMC (http://smc.org.in/), the largest voluntary free software developer community in India, that works primarily on language computing, I am delivering lectures and participating in seminars across the country, in various universities, faculty improvement programs, engineering colleges, press institutes etc. We were amongst the few organisations that came together for save the internet campaign in order to protect net neutrality in India. It was under my presidentship, did the organisation started Indic Project (https://indicproject.org/) that also hosts a development library on Indic language computing (http://libindic.org/). Show less



Nerariyan.com

• Thiruvananthapuram Area, India

• Editorial Consultant

  • Feb 2018 - Jun 2018

  A left wing propaganda site, http://nerariyan.com floated by a few pro-left journalists working in some front-running newspapers, needed an experienced hand in web-media for its soft launch. They hired me for a short period through which, I took the responsibility of hiring editorial members and tweaking its content. A left wing propaganda site, http://nerariyan.com floated by a few pro-left journalists working in some front-running newspapers, needed an experienced hand in web-media for its soft launch. They hired me for a short period through which, I took the responsibility of hiring editorial members and tweaking its content.



The Metropolitan Post

• Bangalore, Karnataka, India

• Editorial Consultant

  • Oct 2017 - Jan 2018

  An initiative of some journalists based in Bangalore who where former employees of Tehelka and Narada, hired me to startup their web portal. My brief was to design a multi-language south Indian portal from ground-up catering 6 major cities with localised content. From naming the website, ‘The Metropolitan Post’ and booking the domain, http://metropost.in I did most of the initial works including interface design for both desktop and mobile sites. An initiative of some journalists based in Bangalore who where former employees of Tehelka and Narada, hired me to startup their web portal. My brief was to design a multi-language south Indian portal from ground-up catering 6 major cities with localised content. From naming the website, ‘The Metropolitan Post’ and booking the domain, http://metropost.in I did most of the initial works including interface design for both desktop and mobile sites.



Janaavishkaara

• Thrissur, Kerala, india

• Editorial Board Member

  • Jan 2017 - Aug 2017

  As one among the few initiators' of the ongoing cultural project, 'Janaavishkaara', I helped to soft-board it from the idea realm to a functioning praxis that networks people's expressions across the state of Kerala. http://www.janaavishkaara.in/ is a people's participatory portal designed to build a counter-narrative against the dangerous and majoritarian common sense engulfing the present cultural and political discourse in India. The web project is supported by Kerala Sahitya Academy, Njanodayam Vayanashala Koratti, and Moozhikkulam Shalai and is an independent body running on a zero-budget plan using a volunteer base that aligns with the core idea of resistance. Show less



Narada News Malayalam

• India
• Online Audio and Video Media
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Resident Editor

  • Jun 2016 - May 2017

  As the resident editor of Narada News Malayalam Edition, I transitioned the media brand from a flash news portal to a no-nonsense current affairs portal. During the tenure, the website saw a giant leap in terms of readership and made its mark by providing trust-worthy stories. As the resident editor of Narada News Malayalam Edition, I transitioned the media brand from a flash news portal to a no-nonsense current affairs portal. During the tenure, the website saw a giant leap in terms of readership and made its mark by providing trust-worthy stories.



Zyxware Technologies

• United States
• Information Technology & Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Digital Media Consultant

  • Jan 2016 - May 2016

  As an independent freelance consultant contracted by Zyxware Technologies, I act as a bridge between media houses and the company, maintain liaison, consult on web strategies, input methods, workflow automation, technology briefing, user-end training and the like. As an independent freelance consultant contracted by Zyxware Technologies, I act as a bridge between media houses and the company, maintain liaison, consult on web strategies, input methods, workflow automation, technology briefing, user-end training and the like.



Marunadan Malayali

• India
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Editor in charge

  • Jan 2014 - Nov 2014

  I was instrumental in redesigning the portal, http://marunadanmalayali.com, previously run in ISCII encoding, from ground zero to cope with the Unicode era. I introduced automated workflow management in the organisation and contributed into the change in work culture within the organisation. Initiated best practices in journalism during my tenure. Also contributed in setting up metromalayali.in I was instrumental in redesigning the portal, http://marunadanmalayali.com, previously run in ISCII encoding, from ground zero to cope with the Unicode era. I introduced automated workflow management in the organisation and contributed into the change in work culture within the organisation. Initiated best practices in journalism during my tenure. Also contributed in setting up metromalayali.in



Budha Infosolutions Private Limited

• Thiruvananthapuram Area, India

• Chairman and Managing Director

  • May 2012 - Dec 2012

  Myself with four of my friends were trying to setup an e-commerce company. Unfortunately, due to the demise of my child, I had to part with the idea. Myself with four of my friends were trying to setup an e-commerce company. Unfortunately, due to the demise of my child, I had to part with the idea.



Malayal.am

• Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

• Editor

  • Apr 2010 - Aug 2012

  As the founder editor of the first news analysis website in Malayalam, I was responsible to scout for and zero up on potential writers who could provide deep insight in the subjects, they are writing. Had designed and executed peculiar columns in the portal that attracted many readers. As the founder editor of the first news analysis website in Malayalam, I was responsible to scout for and zero up on potential writers who could provide deep insight in the subjects, they are writing. Had designed and executed peculiar columns in the portal that attracted many readers.



New Age Business Daily

• Palarivattom, Kochi

• Senior Correspondent

  • Mar 2008 - Apr 2009

  Though the official designation was of senior correspondent, my briefing was to edit a page christened work, and instead of byline, I was credited for the page itself. Practically, I had to prepare stories, edit it, layout it, and make sure, it goes to production on time. The beat was science and technology. Focus was on industrial practice, innovation, entrepreneurship and philosophy. I always feel, the title should have been, News Editor (Science and Technology). Though the official designation was of senior correspondent, my briefing was to edit a page christened work, and instead of byline, I was credited for the page itself. Practically, I had to prepare stories, edit it, layout it, and make sure, it goes to production on time. The beat was science and technology. Focus was on industrial practice, innovation, entrepreneurship and philosophy. I always feel, the title should have been, News Editor (Science and Technology).



Kalakaumudi Daily

• Nariman Point, Mumbai

• Resident Representative

  • Jan 2007 - Nov 2007

  As the editorial and cultural marketing head of Kalakaumudi, a newspaper for the Malayalees residing in Mumbai, it was my call to design the daily according to the tastes of expatriates. I took this position in a period of extreme stress as other giants like Malayala Manorama and Mathrubhoomi had already eaten into the subscription and revenues of the organisation. My primary responsibility was to arrest the sinking subscription and make sure, the newspaper's interests are protected in the crowded market. Show less



Kalakaumudi weekly

• Pettah, Thiruvananthapuram

• Sub Editor

  • Oct 2005 - Dec 2006

  Participated in planning of the forthcoming issues, proof reading and copy editing the stories, and overlooked production line from data entry to pagination and layout. Participated in planning of the forthcoming issues, proof reading and copy editing the stories, and overlooked production line from data entry to pagination and layout.



Exclusive Weekly

• Palakkadu

• Chief Reporter

  • May 2005 - Sep 2005

  I had to file stories on various subjects as per the direction of the editor. Had also done a couple of interviews for the magazine. I had to file stories on various subjects as per the direction of the editor. Had also done a couple of interviews for the magazine.



Serifed

• Thiruvananthapuram Area, India

• Public Relations Assistant

  • Aug 2004 - Feb 2005

  I was responsible to prepare dossiers, press notes, public speech, etc on behalf of the Chairman and was also responsible for co-ordinating press conferences, liaison with news editors in various media houses and make sure, the organisation gets ample media space. I was responsible to prepare dossiers, press notes, public speech, etc on behalf of the Chairman and was also responsible for co-ordinating press conferences, liaison with news editors in various media houses and make sure, the organisation gets ample media space.



Sahasra Strategic Design Solutions

• Thiruvananthapuram Area, India

• Freelance Copy Writer

  • Jan 2004 - Dec 2004

  According the the briefing, I was supposed to prepare content for broachers, pullouts, marketing features etc. According the the briefing, I was supposed to prepare content for broachers, pullouts, marketing features etc.



Kalakaumudi publications LTD

• Sub-editor

  • Jul 2001 - May 2004

  Whetting stories for publishing in Kalakaumudi daily and weekly, Preparing stories for Vellinakshatram, Co-ordinating Vellinakshatram film year book, Filing stories for Snehitha women's magazine. Whetting stories for publishing in Kalakaumudi daily and weekly, Preparing stories for Vellinakshatram, Co-ordinating Vellinakshatram film year book, Filing stories for Snehitha women's magazine.



Malayalam Communications Ltd

• India
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Internship

  • Feb 2001 - Jun 2001

  I was a cub journalist who took up internship as part of my diploma in NewMedia Studies, continued a little more than the offer permitted, and was assigned for routine stories from the bureau. Taking bites, vox-populi etc, and putting them as visual stories, giving voice over, was my job. I was also supposed to call each police stations in Thiruvananthapuram district twice a day, to ascertain whether any new crime stories broke out. A sort of sentry duty, I may call it. I was a cub journalist who took up internship as part of my diploma in NewMedia Studies, continued a little more than the offer permitted, and was assigned for routine stories from the bureau. Taking bites, vox-populi etc, and putting them as visual stories, giving voice over, was my job. I was also supposed to call each police stations in Thiruvananthapuram district twice a day, to ascertain whether any new crime stories broke out. A sort of sentry duty, I may call it.



Apple Business Systems

• Vadavathoor, Kottayam

• Sole Proprietor

  • 1999 - 2000

  My first business venture that was into the distribution of Syndex PUF insulated boxes. It was later closed down due to losses. My first business venture that was into the distribution of Syndex PUF insulated boxes. It was later closed down due to losses.