Krishnakumar NK
DGM / Solution Architect — Streaming Media, OTT, CDN
Results-driven technology leader with 16+ years of experience in OTT, streaming media, and CDN platforms. Specializes in partner integrations, technical account management, and delivering scalable media pipelines. Experienced in leading high-impact streaming projects and AI-driven initiatives.
Skills & Expertise
Core technical competencies across streaming and media technologies
Media Protocols
Encoding Codecs
Encoders & Packagers
Streaming Servers
Project Management
Tools
Experience
16+ years building and scaling streaming media platforms
- Serve as the TPM for partner integrations and the Data Analytics Pod (Jio BharatIQ – Reliance Intelligence), driving requirement clarity, design alignment, and successful execution across teams
- Lead JioMedia-SaaS and media processing workflows supporting platforms such as JioCinema (JioHotstar), JioTV+, and JioTV
- Evaluate partner readiness and technical designs, guiding them through the complete integration process including requirement discovery, design alignment, testing cycles, and launch preparedness
- Oversee encoder, packager, and CDN configurations including Ateme Titan, Broadpeak, and FFmpeg-based pipelines to ensure compatibility and performance
- Collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, DevOps, Operations, and InfoSec to resolve integration issues and maintain predictable delivery
- Played a key role in delivering large-scale live events including FIFA 2023, WPL 2023, and IPL 2023, ensuring system readiness and technical validation
- Designed Live and VoD products, including in-house transcoding solutions (TCLE)
- Led a 7-member engineering team responsible for LIVE, VoD, and Transcoding software development & QA
- Served as a Scrum Master for an Agile team of 12
- Conducted global scaling, performance, and stress testing for video platforms
- Validated CDN compatibility with third-party encoders
- Acted as Business Analyst to improve processes, products, and software solutions
- Facilitated technology-business alignment for solution implementation
- Managed multiple projects in design, development, and testing phases
- Led mobile app development projects for iOS & Android platforms
- Delivered Live Streaming & VoD solutions for mobile (Android, iOS, Blackberry)
- Created test beds and emulated critical issues/bugs
- Designed and implemented streaming solutions including product development, CDN selection, and backend support
- Led large-scale Wi5 network deployments in residential complexes
Certifications & Training
Professional development and industry credentials
Docker & Kubernetes Training
Tata Communications Ltd.
Agile Scrum Master Training
Tata Communications Ltd.
Effective Problem-Solving & Decision-Making
University of California, Irvine (Coursera)
High-Performance Collaboration: Leadership & Teamwork
Northwestern University (Coursera)
CCNA Certified
Cisco
Securing Networks with ASA Foundation
Cisco
Education
Academic foundation in engineering and computer science
M.E in Computer Science & Engineering
Anna University
2006 – 2008
B.E in Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Anna University
2002 – 2006