Ievgen Kostiukevych Email & Phone Number

London, Gb

Geneva, Switzerland

- Drove strategic technological vision, roadmaps, and thought leadership in Media over IP (ST 2110, 2022-6, -7, AES67, NDI), Timing and Synchronization (IEEE 1588, PTP), Remote Production (SRT, RIST), and Cloud Technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP) adoption for media and digital transformation, offering technical, procurement, RFP/RFI, and change management guidance, consultancy, and audits to EBU, Eurovision Services, and media organizations worldwide. - Spearheaded standardization and recommendation initiatives, coordinating 150+ global R&D experts from member organizations. Led working groups, workshops, ideation sessions, and training programs, authored technical white papers, and fostered collaboration with international industry bodies.- Directed international POCs for IP-based, cloud-based, and 5G-enabled event production, devising and validating innovative solutions for on-site and remote operations. - Served as product manager for EBU products focused on Media over IP test and measurement and 5G streaming. Supervised user communities and remote development teams and ran the regular sprint planning and retrospectives. Championed and promoted products within the industry.- Orchestrated the annual EBU Network Technology Seminar, a premier media-over-IP and Cloud for media conference, alongside other events, major trade shows, and workshops. Guided program boards, curated topics, and moderated live event discussions.- Managed direct reports and remote developers, establishing job descriptions, development plans, and performance metrics to foster team growth and success.

Geneva Area, Switzerland

- Collaboratively developed the world's first media-over-IP-focused curriculum, offering over 30 training courses worldwide, including customized on-site sessions for broadcasters, and successfully training 600+ professionals globally.- Delivered in-depth training on topics such as Audio-over-IP solutions and standards for radio and TV production, IEEE1588, Precision Time Protocol, network fundamentals, and network designs for real-time media. Crafted engaging presentations and interactive technical demonstrations to enhance learning outcomes

Geneva Area, Switzerland

Geneva Area, Switzerland

Geneva, Switzerland

- Spearheaded standardization efforts within the 32NF Technical Committee, driving industry-wide advancements in IP technologies for media. - Demonstrated proficiency in applying parliamentary and committee procedures to ensure smooth operations and efficient decision-making processes.- Provided strategic vision for the Media in the Cloud Initiative, fostering innovation and guiding the industry toward sustainable, cutting-edge cloud-based solutions.

Geneva, Switzerland

- Elected to the AMWA Board of Directors, representing the broadcasting community in networked and cloud-based media capabilities discovery and control.- Acted as a liaison between users and specification development working groups, defining and advocating for user needs to ensure effective collaboration.- Contributed to the organization's strategic direction by offering valuable insights from the broadcasting and PSM markets, driving innovation and relevance of the organization.

Geneva Area, Switzerland

- Expertly delivered major Eurovision projects (including IAAF World Championships, European Athletics Championships, and LEN Aquatics Championships) as a content delivery solutions architect, overseeing the entire content production and delivery pipeline: content acquisition, contribution, transcoding, and distribution. Achieved significant revenue growth by minimizing network expenses on occasional pay-by-use resources.- Designed solutions for signal contribution, transcoding, and distribution of multilateral world feeds, unilateral feeds, and custom production packages across Eurovision's global fiber, satellite, and IP WAN networks. This resulted in cost reduction and optimized utilization of in-house resources. Managed a fleet of H264/H265/J2K encoders/decoders/multiplexors and Nimbras.- Successfully implemented content contribution, transcoding, and distribution solutions for three seasons of the Portuguese Primeira Liga (Liga NOS), achieving substantial cost savings by optimizing network resource utilization.

Kyiv, Ukraine

- Successfully designed and executed the first fully IP-based radio broadcasting complex in Ukraine, utilizing Dante, Livewire+, and AES67 technologies for studios, control rooms, production studios, newsrooms, server rooms, transmission, and satellite uplink sites. Achieved seamless relocation of the complex to a new building without interrupting broadcasts.- Developed and implemented a visual radio production and automation solution, enhancing the overall broadcasting experience.- As a team leader, conducted interviews, hired, and trained a 6-person engineering team, establishing development plans and performance metrics. Delivered training and certification for non-technical staff, including producers, talents, and news-makers.- Streamlined workflows for external recordings and live broadcasts over IP from mobile studios, regional studios, and live events, resulting in substantial cost savings on communication channels.

Kyiv, Ukraine

- As an OB van team leader, orchestrated and led diverse recordings and live broadcasts from concert venues, churches, special events, and other unique locations. Devised and implemented inventive recording and signal delivery solutions with minimal budget.- Spearheaded the OB van's transition to AoIP, integrating cutting-edge technologies for content acquisition and delivery over IP, and swiftly bringing the team up to speed within a constrained timeframe.- Seamlessly executed the migration from ISDN to IP for regional studios, demonstrating adaptability and technical expertise.- Developed and delivered comprehensive training programs for the team, fostering professional growth and skill development.

Geneva Area, Switzerland

10.07.11 – 15.08.11,16.07.12 – 13.08.12,15.07.13 – 15.09.13,14.07.14 – 10.08.14;- Coordinated and supported the Euroradio summer festivals transmissions at the Euroradio MCR.- Was capable of fully replacing the regular Euroradio MCR staff during the summer breaks after only 2 days of training.

Kiev Region, Ukraine

- Designed, assembled and performed maintenance of custom computer systems and networks.

Specialist'S Degree, Faculty Of Electronics, Speciality - Audio, Video And Cinema Technology

Subject: audio, video engineering and telecommunications

Specialized Secondary Musical Education, Subject: Guitar, Bass-Guitar; Theory Of Music; Classical, Jazz And Rock Music History