**Program Management Expertise**With extensive experience in program management, I have successfully overseen numerous specialized projects for the company. My responsibilities include providing leadership, establishing timelines, conducting weekly reporting, and providing daily management for multimillion-dollar projects.Additionally, I have spearheaded the distribution migration of FAST channel streams from a vendor to in-house play-out services. This involved coordinating specifications, requirements, signal delivery, channel depreciation, partner timelines, and financial reporting. Furthermore, I managed the project of migrating existing stream services to another service provider, ensuring timely coordination of timelines, sprints, and interactions between service providers. In this role, I provided leadership to manage several vendors providing SaaS services to support streaming services. This involved gathering requirements, estimating costs, and delivering milestones for approximately five different vendors and internal content management teams. The project encompassed backend services and front-end clients that required testing coordination, integration testing, and a final launch delivery.

I’m currently leading our digital transformation initiative, aligning it with the latest tech advancements. As a leader, I orchestrate a diverse team to seamlessly integrate cutting-edge technologies, explore vendor options, and solve longstanding challenges in our broadcast and streaming product workflows.My responsibilities include crafting detailed requirements across various areas, such as metadata, asset management, syndication, play-out management services, and distribution. I’m skilled in creating a comprehensive roadmap to enhance our operational efficiency.Additionally, I’m actively exploring the potential of artificial intelligence and automation to optimize our processes, contributing to the organization’s growth and success.

I successfully managed a cross-functional team of over 100 developers, contractors, and project managers for a streaming project called ViX+. We implemented Live and On-Demand Content Platforms to capture a large customer base in the US and Latin America.I oversaw program management, including team orchestration, defining requirements, ensuring timely deliverables, and providing insights on groundbreaking streaming projects with AVOD and SVOD opportunities. I led teams handling Backend API Services, Web, Mobile, connected TV, and Roku implementations, reporting directly to the C-Suite.I also managed the implementation and risk mitigation of a Global Media Service using AWS and GCP. I designed robust workflows, adopted Media Package, Serverless, and AppEngine technologies, and implemented CloudFront designs to optimize the broadcast-to-digital streaming transition. Notably, I achieved significant cost reductions through Automated Highlights Clipping and Automated Live Streaming solutions.

As a leader, I’ve spearheaded visionary initiatives, established comprehensive frameworks, and managed roadmaps, budgets, and technology solutions for our cloud computing endeavors. I’ve overseen program management and strategic planning, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. I’ve provided detailed reporting and cost analysis for AWS and GCP cloud initiatives.I’ve fostered a diverse and skilled team by equipping them with tools, training, and growth opportunities. My team focuses on process enhancement, workflow optimization, and implementing new products in our Software as a Service (SaaS) and Platform as a Service (PaaS) domains, adhering to industry best practices.I’ve actively participated in strategic planning exercises to identify opportunities, enhance process excellence, and chart the company’s roadmap for web, mobile, and Over-The-Top (OTT) products. I manage teams enhancing and fortifying our Content Management System (CMS) and cloud-hosted applications across diverse markets.I’ve been an active member of the technology management team, launching a sports-related content venture. I’ve overseen critical components like CMS, Video Management Systems, Live Streaming, and Operations processes across multiple countries.

In the dynamic OTT and Mobile Applications environment, I oversaw video standards, strategy, features, systems engineering, development, product management, and distribution across iOS, Android, Roku, and Amazon Fire.I also provided technical support, customer service, process excellence, and direction for cloud applications and services for OTT platforms. I interacted with cloud services from GCP and AWS, providing strategy, security, and user management. Additionally, I managed vendor relationships with Adobe, SNS, Google, and other third-party partners.Previously, I managed teams and partnerships responsible for monitoring, operating, and developing cutting-edge OTT and Mobile solutions.In my current role, I create application standards, ITIL standards, and workflow designs for functionality. I also work on Product Management initiatives to enhance user experiences and improve system processes. I manage Product and Product teams to enhance and secure in-house or cloud-hosted applications.Furthermore, I manage our PaaS Team, providing direction on deployments, optimization plans, and cost-saving strategies for our system deployments. I collaborate with Information Security, developers, and third-party teams to ensure application functionality and security.

Overseeing a diverse team of over 50 technical professionals, including Broadcast Operations and DevOps Engineers, in a 24/7 Network Operation Center for a Mobile Video App product, I enhanced processes, technical operations, and daily tasks. I led teams developing tools and content management systems, utilizing JIRA for tracking and management.I communicated live event schedules, coordinated teams for metadata issues, managed operations team schedules, and provided technical documentation. I trained new team members, implemented preventative maintenance, and tracked issues.I facilitated sprint updates, provided employee feedback, and facilitated story submissions and product development within Agile Development Cycles.

Overseeing a team of over 30 technical and DevOps engineers in a 24/7 network operation center for an OTT cloud-based video-on-demand (VOD) and television solution, I spearhead channel and content onboarding processes. Engaging in discussions on content transfers, including file-based content and live streaming, I collaborate with engineers to resolve operational challenges within the Ops Center. Additionally, I manage content and blackout rights, oversee team performance, establish performance metrics and incident tracking protocols, and set client expectations for ticket management.In addition to these responsibilities, I have provided product management and program management services for both live and VOD solutions.

Overseeing a team of over 20 engineers, I manage the live video streaming, broadcast automation, file-based video workflows, web-based and cloud systems, and media content archiving for a television network. As a leader, I guide my team in problem-solving utilizing tools and applications. Additionally, I lead the team in implementing cutting-edge live streaming solutions for significant events such as the World Cup Futbol/Soccer, Latin Grammys, and various news-oriented events, including presidential elections. In my management role, I have effectively managed Linux, Mac OS, and Windows environments using tools like JAMF, FileWave, and Centrify.

As a member of an engineering team responsible for managing and supporting ten local radio stations within the Miami-Fort Lauderdale market, I contributed to various aspects of broadcast operations. My team collaborated with broadcast engineers to ensure seamless studio operations, live broadcasts, and the installation and updates of automation systems. Additionally, I provided technical support for digital playback systems, digital studios, web based audio serving and IP-to-analog signal processing.

We provide technical solutions to enhance productivity and operational efficiency for our clients. Our video and broadcast solutions include surveillance and security systems, tailored protection options, and internet-ready platforms for content presentation.

Led a team of ten IT professionals responsible for providing technology leadership, innovation, and training to the company. Our responsibilities included application, hardware, and training support for staff. Additionally, I managed several budgets for our various organizational divisions, integrating systems, upgrading applications, and introducing new technology to legacy operations.