Stephen Collins

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Principal Product Manager of Live Streaming Platform @ FloSports
San Francisco, CA, US
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Digital media innovator offering a proven track record in successfully leading all facets of operations, technology integration, project management, product development, and tactical/strategic planning. Expert in media supply chain, live streaming workflows, operations, and technical partner relations . Recent focus on delivering live streams and VOD to desktop, mWeb, OTT, smart tvs, and gaming consoles. Currently doing live performance media production and artist relations at GVOON and producing virtual live streaming shows with DJs and VJs. At Amazon Music Live, I was part of a team that live streamed music concerts and festivals on Amazon Music Live, syndicating to Twitch.tv and Prime Video including Anitta, Ed Sheeran, Garth Brooks, Green Day, Peso Pluma..Beyond the lights of Thursday Night, epic performances by Kendrick Lamar, Maluma, Coldplay, Metallica, and Tyler the Creator.Before Amazon, I was the senior manager of live streaming and event operations for The Roku Channel, managing over 300 live linear channels and Paramount+ live sports events. Before joining Roku, I was the Senior Manager of Product for live streaming and video player at CBS Interactive & ViacomCBS. We built a live streaming API and CMS leveraging AWS Media Services from the ground up that served over 60 business units at ViacomCBS and Pluto.tv, and two Super Bowls (53 & 55). While at ViacomCBS we were beta testers of the Twitch IVS low latency stack and integrated this into the ViacomCBS’s video player for GameSpot and GiantBomb.Previous to ViacomCBS, I was a founding executive of the live streaming service EverSport Media. (http://www.eversport.tv) Acting as EverSport’s live operations lead, I worked directly with the chief product officer to build a live streaming platform from a 6 page product plan and Power Point slide. We live streamed over 11,000 global sports events. During the pandemic, I started working on low latency collaborative performance tools for live streaming events. In April 2020 I started producing live streaming events with DJs, musicians, and visual artists collaborating via cloud based applications. I produce weekly live shows with distributed performers under the moniker Tastee.Media. Specialties: Live Production, Media Streaming, Cloud Based Live Streaming Technologies, Technical Partner Management, Product Management, Business Development, Cross Functional Team Building, Organizational Development/Leadership, Online Media Delivery, Platform Design, Content Management, Digital Rights Management.

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FloSports

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Principal Product Manager of Live Streaming Platform
San Francisco, CA, US
Stephen Collins Work Experience Details
  • Flosports
    Principal Product Manager Of Live Streaming Platform
    Flosports
    San Francisco, Ca, Us
  • Tastee.Media
    Live Producer
    Tastee.Media Apr 2020 - Present
    Live StreamingVisual Music Television ProductionLow Latency Cloud Based Collaborations with Distributed Artistshttps://tastee.media
  • Gvoon (Global Visions Of Other Natures)
    Live Media Production
    Gvoon (Global Visions Of Other Natures) Sep 2023 - Present
    - Performance Media Production- Live Streaming- Artist Relations GVOON is art Currently building the video installation "Innen" (Inside) - https://www.gvoon.de/innen.html and YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@gvoonart
  • Amazon Music
    Senior Product Manager - Tech, Music Live Streaming
    Amazon Music May 2022 - Sep 2023
    San Francisco, California, Us
    Live streaming music concerts and festivals with Amazon Music, syndicating to Prime Video and Twitch.- Senior Technical Product Manager of live streaming production and customer experience - Partnered Prime Video and Twitch.TV to distribute live streaming concerts and festivals- Launched live streaming concert series with NFL and Prime Video- Managed technical scope, product definitions, and use cases for music live linear and FAST channels
  • Roku Inc.
    Senior Manager Of Live Streaming Operations
    Roku Inc. May 2021 - May 2022
    San Jose, California, Us
    Managed over 300 FAST and live linear streaming channels on TRCLive Streaming OperationsLive Streaming CMS and Live Operations Tool DesignTechnical Partner Relations and Onboarding Live Streaming, EPG, and Content Metadata Specification
  • Viacomcbs
    Product Management - Video Platform, Infrastructure, And Live Streaming
    Viacomcbs Jan 2018 - May 2021
    New York, New York , Us
    Senior product manager for live streaming services - cloud based live streaming abstraction service + multi-CDN decisioning - live linear, event, and vod-2-live - virtual live broadcast workflows utilizing low latency protocols - supported CBS Sports, CBS News, CBS All Access, CNET, Big Brother Live, ET Live, and MTV - live streamed two Super Bowls (53, 55) on cloud stack and multi-CDN infrastructure HTML5 javascript video player and tracking service - player integrations on web, mWeb, native apps, OTT, smart tvs and gaming consoles - player UI with plugin architecture and panel support - stand alone dynamically compiled tracking service
  • Chicago International Movies And Music Festival, Cimmfest
    Advisory Board Member
    Chicago International Movies And Music Festival, Cimmfest Mar 2014 - May 2021
    Chicago, Il, Us
    Advisor for Chicago international music, film, and technology festival.Technology and Startup Panel Moderator and Speaker: - Live Streaming Consumption to Cache Panel (Panelist) - New Music App Sessions Panel (Moderator) - Mapping the 3D World with Vello Virkhaus (Moderator) - Tech Talk with Jimmy Chamberlin of the Smashing Pumpkins (Moderator)
  • Eversport Media
    Vice President Of Live Streaming Operations
    Eversport Media Mar 2014 - Mar 2017
    Founding member of the live streaming service EverSport Media. (http://www.eversport.tv). For four years, I was EverSport’s technical and operations lead working directly with the chief product officer to build a live streaming platform from a six page product plan and a Power Point slide. Managed live streaming operations for over 11,000 global sports events in three years.Technically proficient at onsite production, technical partner on-boarding, signal acquisition, media encoding, content management, live streaming delivery, CDN, and content syndication, protection, monetization, analytics & reporting.Part of core team that has raised $6.2M of seed and Series A fundingSold to Pluto.tv in June of 2017. Clients: FoxSports, Adidas, UFC, Lagardere, MP&Silva, IMG, Champions League, Europa Finals, ProSieben, Serie A, La Liga, Liga Adelante, FIFA, UEFA, InFront, Swiss League Football, World Sports Group, Suzuki Cup, Street League Skateboarding, Air&Style (Sean White), Dew Tour Skateboarding, World Snow Boarding Tour, Battle at the Berrics, Ferrari Racing, F1 Racing, J League, ATP, WTA, IAAF, Glory, Race of Champions, Cape Epic Bike Race, Fight Box, Pac12, Big10, SEC, Big Sky, BWF, ABA, UCI, EHL, CHA, AHA, Drift Masters, and more
  • Eversport Media
    Advisor
    Eversport Media Oct 2013 - Mar 2014
    Conducted RFI / RFP process for signal acquisition, OVP, and CDN vendor selection as part of global web and mobile live streaming, VOD, and OTT product development. Recruited and hired CTO (employee #1).I was employee #2.
  • Maestro.Io
    Advisor
    Maestro.Io Feb 2015 - Feb 2016
    Los Angeles, California, Us
    Maestro is a live and on-demand video experience platform that enables content creators and brand sponsors to engage and monetize audiences at large scale.
  • Samsung Electronics America
    Director Of Operations
    Samsung Electronics America Jan 2012 - Dec 2013
    Ridgefield Park, Nj, Us
    - Director of Content Services for Samsung Hub North America.- Lead Architect of Samsung Hub product.- Head of Content (136 countries)I was the director of operations and store services for Samsung's newly launched Samsung Hub; an integrated mobile content store: Music, Video, Books, Games, and Learning. I spent 2 years leading a team of product developers and engineers combining five separate content applications into one integrated content application for Samsung Galaxy S4, S3, and Note2. Led the efforts to curate and manage weekly store turns for all content services, as well as designing content management systems, product development, and marketing. Expert leader dedicated to building and motivating productive teams. A digital media industry veteran with over 22 years of experience and relationships.
  • Bittorrent Live Streaming
    Product Owner
    Bittorrent Live Streaming 2011 - May 2012
    San Francisco, California, Us
    Product Owner for Live Streaming and Content Products- Live streaming studio - Content offerings that total > 30M downloads- Live streaming panelist at Streaming Media West.
  • V Squared Labs
    Live Immersive Media Production
    V Squared Labs 2009 - May 2011
    - Live Immersive Production- Creative Mind MeltingV Squared Labs is a leader in live visual content design and performance. V2 engineers immersive visual environments for live events, installations, nightclubs, and corporate events. V Squared Labs has created visual works for such artists as Michael Jackson, Sting, The Police, Coldplay, Billy Idol, 50 Cent, Mary J. Blige, Beyonce, Jay Z, Miley Cyrus, The Crystal Method, Paul Oakenfold, The Black Eyed Peas, Jon Bon Jovi, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Korn, and many more...V Squared Labs' festival work includes Insomniac, Hard, Nocturnal Wonderland, Coachella, Audiotisitc, Ultra Music, Electric Daisy Carnival, and SXSW Festivals.
  • Apple Inc.
    Engineering Operations Manager (Itunes)
    Apple Inc. Nov 2006 - Jan 2010
    Cupertino, California, Us
    - iTunes Engineering Operations Manager for 88 iTunes Stores worldwide- Technical Support for all Content Partners and iTunes Specifications / XML Schemas- Built and managed team of Content Engineers and Reporting Analysts- Reporting and content tool design- Media triageManaged iTunes Engineering Operations teams, which included content, data and systems for all media sold in iTunes store. Created content issue tracking and resolution systems. Built reporting and content response teams for iTunes organization (1,000+ people). Provided actionable reporting metrics for Apple marketing and executive teams. Immersed exclusively in iTunes content ingest, processing and CDN (Akamai) which included Music, Apps, Film, TV, Music Videos, Games, Podcasts, Audiobooks, iTunes U for 88 storefronts worldwide. Highly proficient at cross functional product & project management, talent mining, team building, and technical relations.
  • Aol
    Content Engineer Manager, Digital Media Services
    Aol Jan 2003 - Dec 2006
    New York, Ny, Us
    Music startup Full Audio -> MusicNow (rebrand) -> AOL (acquihire)- Provider Technical Relations (UMG, EMI, Warner, Sony, BMG, All Indies)- Content Management System Design- Music Licensing and Intellectual Property- DDEX + Mi3P Standards DeveloperI converted a boutique cd ripping content system to a fully integrated digital delivery platform. I built a content engineering team that ingested and published 10 million songs.I managed all technical label relations for the company, including on boarding, digital ingestion, encoding, marketing, and music licensing.
  • Global Visions Of Other Nature (Gvoon)
    Performer
    Global Visions Of Other Nature (Gvoon) Feb 1998 - Nov 2002
    New media-virtual reality band, record label, and live streaming studio- Lead Performer for new media systems : http://www.gvoon.de/installations/- Principal for Online Record Label (45 Releases) : http://www.gvoon.de/records/index.html- Producer - Internet TV Development : PopKomm + PopData : http://www.popdata.de
 - Performer - Live Performances - Tours in Europe and United States- Live Streaming EngineerGVOON Records was one of the first internet record labels. Pioneers in live performances that integrated live video, VRML, animation control systems and live performance webcasts via the GVOON studio. http://www.gvoon.de/performances/
  • Thelab Chicago
    Director New Media & Live Production
    Thelab Chicago Nov 1996 - Oct 2002
    - Live Webcasting- FM Radio + TV Studio Production- DJ / VJI converted a 10,000 sq ft warehouse into a new media space running FM radio and live streaming syndication. We hosted three live shows a week for 7 years. Our events ranged from underground radio/tv shows to large scale collaborations with the Art Institute and Museum of Contemporary Art of Chicago. I engineered the first independent webcasting studio in Chicago (1996). My first audio webcast was simulcast live on Saipan's only FM radio station (Philippines). theLAB was the epicenter for advanced media performance in Chicago in the late 1990s.
  • University Of Chicago Medicine
    Senior Research Engineer
    University Of Chicago Medicine Mar 1995 - Jun 2000
    Chicago, Il, Us
    Developed neural network based radiological 'Intelligent Workstation' - Neural network image enhancement for automated detection schemes - Computer Aided Diagnostic Systems Development - Clinical Observer Case Study Analysis with MD and PhD Personnel - Development of clinical CAD system running C, C++ digitizing X-Rays - Clinical trial with 250,000 cases digitized
  • Rolling Stone
    Live Streaming Engineer
    Rolling Stone 1996 - 1998
    New York, New York, Us
    Provided production support and business development for webcasting arm of Rollingstone.com and JamTV
  • Krtu Radio Station @ Trinity University
    Fm Radio Engineering
    Krtu Radio Station @ Trinity University Sep 1986 - May 1990
    San Antonio, Tx, Us
    Before the internet, there was FM radio.http://web.krtu.org

Stephen Collins Skills

Digital Media New Media Start Ups Mobile Devices Product Management Mobile Applications Strategic Partnerships Content Strategy Video Television Social Media Marketing Broadcast Management User Experience Business Development Social Networking Cross Functional Team Leadership Integrated Marketing Product Development Multimedia Music Content Management Film Marketing Creative Direction Entrepreneurship E Commerce Product Marketing Leadership Publishing Sound Digital Strategy Online Marketing Streaming Media Social Media Public Relations Digital Music Marketing Digital Marketing Cms Online Advertising Mobile Marketing Live Video Streaming Live Events Live Streaming Crisis Management Broadcasting Radio Web Analytics B2b Computers

Stephen Collins Education Details

  • University Of Chicago
    University Of Chicago
    Graduate Research In Medical Physics
  • Trinity University
    Trinity University
    Biology (Pre-Med)
  • Adlai Stevenson High School
    Adlai Stevenson High School
    Advanced Placement Classes / Senior Year
  • University Of Chicago
    University Of Chicago
    Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies

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