Iyaz Akhtar Email & Phone Number

New York, New York, United States

Working on phones, hotspots, and mobile networks.

New York, Ny

▶ SNAPSHOT: Creating videos to showcase new and upcoming technologies from Apple, Google, Samsung, etc., including writing scripts, creating content, and recording and editing videos. Authored technical articles on new and innovative technologies as needed. Communicated with sales teams on developing new videos and show ideas. Led teams of 5 in building new series, including gaining executive buy-in, creating pitch decks, and delivering presentations. Represented CNET in media appearances and edited and created user-friendly scripts. Hosted “Top 5” weekly video series, including creating topics, writing scripts, and live shows.▶ VIEWERSHIP GROWTH● Recognized as Top Performer in 2021 for 25M+ media starts and 10M completions across all CNET videos and providing rapid turnaround on script writing and production. ● Grew footprint by delivering CNET’s Buyers Guides and online live streaming coverage of Apple, Google, and Samsung to provide new technology previews. ● Paved way for new content by writing company’s first article on world of wrestling.● Realized 100K unique views within first week of release of “Overshadowed,” research-based video series on various interesting topics such as “Fall of the LG Phone” and “What happened to Siri?”▶ REVENUE IMPACT & COST SAVINGS● Saved millions of dollars in revenue by efficiently handling resources and maintaining high volume of videos.● Prevented advertising revenue loss during COVID-19 pandemic by transitioning video production and shootings to home.● Generated new followers by anchoring live coverage of tech events including Apple’s WWDC and Consumer Electronic Show (CES), with oversight of 5 team members exploring new gadgets, creating content, and leading events.

▶ SNAPSHOT:Selected front page content for client-facing website, analyzed click-through rate (CTR) to manage performance expectations, and adjusted content as needed. Hosted “Top-5” weekly video series, including selecting topics and writing scripts. Co-Hosted CNET’s “The 404” daily podcast with Jeff Bakalar. Served as substitute host during coworker’s maternity leave, in conjunction with regular duties for “CNET Update,” daily tech news show focused on top stories.▶ KEY ACHIEVEMENTS● Created and hosted “Netpicks” series with weekly feature on CBS radio stations in 25 markets. Recognized as top-10 series and provided content on what to watch online for streaming services such as Netflix and Amazon. ● Developed and hosted multiple new series, including “CNET Radar” weekly tech wrap-up video series; “Alphabet City” weekly tech video series focused on Alphabet (parent company of Google); CNET’s “The Best” monthly feature on best-in-class products; and “Tech Today,” highlighting day’s top 3 tech stories.● Expanded company offerings by leading NY sandbox division with 3 team members creating projects outside of typical CNET scope. Developed 2 pilots, one focused on technology and art and another focused on exciting jobs.● Won Bronze Telly Award for “Ghostbusters World Tips and Tricks from the Pros.”

Petaluma, Ca

▶ SNAPSHOT:Leveraged strong knowledge of technology to host shows on various topics, including Microsoft, Google, and internet security. Authored complex technical content and documentation, including writing and researching content and creating articles. Utilized TriCaster for video production and studio work. Co-Created “Know How,” weekly how-to show, and “In Other News,” weekly culture show, including researching, writing detailed show notes, and pre-recording.▶AWARD-WINNING● Won Podcast Award in technology category as co-host of “Tech News Today.”● “Tech News Today” Nominated as Best News Web Series by IAWTV.● Nominated for “Best Produced Podcast” Podcast Award for production of “Know-How.”▶GROWTH MINDSET● Grew overall views and subscribers by taking over lead hosting of “Know-How,” weekly educational series focused on various technologies.● Increased audience engagement by taking and answering questions on-air and creating detailed posts on website.● Co-hosted “Tech News Today,” which included researching show topics, writing bullet points for discussion, and quickly summarizing stories. ● Achieved 100% success in making last-minute changes while live on-air, including writing script and content to meet “on the fly” changes to show as needed.

▶ SNAPSHOT:Developed new videos and stories from conception through production and delivery. Created educational programming about technology and science.▶KEY ACHIEVEMENTS● Gained expertise in creating and hosting podcasts and videos from scratch, including lighting, sound, and editing.● Built loyal fanbase by creating engaging content that consistently grew views and subscribers.● Increased business visibility by securing Hollywood interviews for new show, “Killing Time,” which focused on entertainment industry.

Croton-On-Hudson, Ny/Petaluma, Ca

- Wrote, hosted, produced, and edited “This Old Nerd,” a weekly educational how-to video program.

New York, Ny

- Created slideshows that regularly ran on the front page of PCMag.com. Collected, manipulated, or created images and wrote corresponding stories. The slideshows frequently garnered the most pageviews for PCMag.com.

Croton-On-Hudson, Ny

- Produced daily video content covering technology news. Researched stories, conducted interviews, appeared as on-air talent, and edited video pieces.

- Wrote, produced, edited, and starred in the short-form video program “ChannelFlip Web” for distribution on ChannelFlip.com. The show spun off of “ChannelFlip Tech” in September 2008.

- Established the overall voice for technology news website Gadgetell.com each month.- Assigned stories to staff writers and scheduled posts. - Created and collaborated on featured content. - Attended consumer electronics shows to report on products as well as cultivate relationships with vendors.

Master Of Laws (Ll.M.), Taxation

J.D., Law, Magna Cum Laude

Education record

Matriculated for one year before transferring to Vermont Law School.

Certificate In Automotive Repair

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Biology

Activities and Societies: Minor in Business Administration