Accedo is a pioneer and global leader in the video industry transforming the video user experience across all screens (Web, mobile, tablet, connected TV, Smart TV and game console devices). We offer a portfolio of video solutions that focus on engaging video user experiences which enable our customers to meet rapidly changing consumer expectations and to maximize the monetization of their video services. Accedo customers include over 200+ of the world’s leading video service providers, such as Charter, DISH Network, Deutsche Telekom, Disney, Fox, CNN, HBO, Starz, Showtime, NBC Universal, Netflix, Peloton and many others.

Creating compelling TV Everywhere (TVE) and OTT user experiences for Pay TV Operators across all platforms (iOS, Android, Windows) and all devices (PC, smartphone, tablet, game consoles and connected TV).

Developed and executed global digital-content acquisition (movies, TV) and multimedia platform vendor (web, mobile) strategies.• Worked in close collaboration with global Marketing and Content Programming, supporting key business performance metrics.• Negotiated 50+ global licensing contracts, including all major film studios (Disney, Fox, MGM, Paramount, Sony, Universal, Warner Bros.) and all major TV networks (ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, Viacom, Discovery, A&E, PBS, CBC, BBC, ITV), supporting global launch of transactional video service in USA, Canada, and UK.• Overachieved expected number of global licensing deals by 15%, within 85% of annual multi-$M budget.

Managed cross-functional team of up to 15 people. Defined scope-of-work for each project, managing master project schedule, budgeting costs, identifying project risks, and developing corresponding mitigation plans.• Deployed web-based Programmer Payment System for Bell TV, accurately and efficiently managing monthly $40M+ payments to broadcasters, with project budget of $1.5M.

Managed team of 8 people, global digital-content acquisition spanning multiple platforms (Web, Mobile, IPTV), and advertising sales for myTelus.com portal.• Developed digital-content acquisition strategies across multiple genres (Music, Sports) and platforms, in collaboration with Marketing and Content Programming.• Negotiated contract with CTV for Canadian Idol 2006 / 2007, as exclusive mobile content distributor, increasing downloads 15%.• Negotiated unique contracts with 4 major music labels (Universal, Warner, Sony, EMI), for 1st North American mobile music subscription service, increasing Average Revenue per User (ARPU).• Formulated strategic and tactical plans, growing advertising sales 15%, year-over-year.• Developed strong relationships with leading media and entertainment companies in Canada and USA, providing top-branded digital content.

Directed team of 6 people, creating rolling 12-month acquisition strategy for identifying and developing new content partner relationships for digital content, applications, and messaging services, with focus on meeting / exceeding data revenue targets.• Renegotiated master agreement with key content and service providers, realizing net savings of $8M per year.• Negotiated long-term strategic partnership with XM Canada, achieving 1st Canadian carrier to launch mobile radio application.

Managed cross-functional project teams through full development / implementation life cycle of enterprise application, within clients’ infrastructure.• Led overall project planning, kick-off, and initial phases of enterprise software deployments for Kohler and General Mills Foods, achieving 2 key Fortune 500 installations.

Defined scope of work for projects, developed master project schedule, budgeted costs, identified project risks, and created mitigation plans.• Managed release of next generation Liberate Service Management Platform (SMP) V2.1, successfully deploying at Cogeco Cable, improving provisioning and service management of high-speed internet services.

Managed product and business planning for m-Commerce purchasing applications and platform in North American, European, and Asian markets.• Collaborated with Marketing, Business Development, and Field Operations, defining customer and market requirements and developing target customer profiles, product strategy, and key user scenarios.• Collaborated on developing and launching Mobile Commerce Services Platform (MSP). Instrumental in selling MSP solutions to major credit card organization and US bank.• Defined and developed 724 Solutions Secure Payments Server (SPS). Instrumental in selling SPS to Nortel, as OEM m-Commerce solution.

Managed development of award-winning software applications, including WinComm PRO 7.0, Talkworks 1.0, WinFax Starter Edition 1.0, Symantec Mobile Essentials 2.0, and WinFax PRO 10.0.

OEM clients included Northern Telecom (NT), Polaroid, Eaton, Honeywell, and Pitney Bowes.

Manufacturing clients included Spar Aerospace and Phillips Cables.