KISHOR P R
IT & Broadcast Engineering Leader | Enterprise Infrastructure, Cybersecurity & 24×7 MCR/PCR Operations
IT and broadcast engineering leader with 18+ years of experience across enterprise infrastructure and 24×7 television operations. Progressed from Network Engineer to IT Manager; planned and led the SD-to-HD migration of news and programme workflows across CAR, MCR and PCR. Experience spans multi-location studio delivery, cross-functional team leadership, vendor and project management, high-availability networks, cloud-managed platforms, in-house asset-management software, election coverage and major live telecasts.
Operational Impact
IT INFRASTRUCTURE & BROADCAST ENGINEERING
Built for complexity.
Driven by reliability.
Engineering leadership across infrastructure, technology transformation and continuous operations.
Leadership & Management Capabilities
Combining strategic departmental governance, CAPEX/OPEX procurement evaluation, and hands-on commissioning across enterprise IT and broadcast chains.
Strategy in the plan.
Precision in the execution.
Connecting teams, operational priorities and complex technology in mission-critical environments.
Project Delivery & Cutover
End-to-end scope definition, architecture design, implementation, testing, commissioning, and zero-downtime live cutover planning.
Team & Vendor Leadership
Cross-functional coordination across IT, MCR/PCR, newsroom, audio, and transmission teams; system integrator management and handover.
Departmental Planning
Multi-year infrastructure roadmaps, hardware lifecycle upgrades, preventive maintenance schedules, business continuity, and RCA escalation.
Budget & Procurement Inputs
Technical specifications drafting, vendor BOM evaluations, proof-of-concept validation, and cost-conscious procurement planning.
Selected Project Leadership Portfolio
Filter by domain to inspect enterprise IT infrastructure, broadcast modernization, or in-house software projects.
Professional Experience
Demonstrated 15-year leadership progression at Amrita Television from Network Engineer to IT Manager, preceded by telecom field operations.
IT Manager
- Lead enterprise IT and 24×7 broadcast-technology operations across MCR/PCR, newsroom, graphics, playout, post-production, networks, servers, storage, wireless connectivity, telephony, and cybersecurity.
- Drive infrastructure modernization covering dual-core Netgear M4500/M4350 switching (MLAG/VRRP), Check Point firewall HA upgrades, Active Directory identity-aware controls, and IP-based production connectivity.
- Coordinate departmental priorities, technical evaluations, procurement inputs, maintenance windows, vendor interfaces, and rapid resolution of critical on-air/enterprise incidents.
- Oversee technical readiness for major live and election telecasts; support Microsoft 365, Adobe Creative Cloud, and business application governance.
Assistant Manager – IT
- Managed day-to-day technical support and upgrade delivery for MCR/PCR, newsroom, SD/HD playout, broadcast routing, shared storage, studio camera chains, graphics, and production systems.
- Coordinated installation, integration, and operational support of Windows/Linux environments, studio facilities, intercom, media workflows, IP telephony, CCTV, and biometric access-control systems.
Network Engineer
- Planned and led the project team for the news and programme SD-to-HD modernization across CAR, MCR, and PCR workflows, including equipment integration, testing, and controlled cutover without telecast interruption.
- Designed and maintained LAN/WAN and fiber networks, routed VLANs, wireless access, firewall/VPN connectivity, and broadcast application infrastructure (NRCS, MAM, real-time graphics).
Service Engineer
- Installed and troubleshot enterprise routers, switches, broadband/leased-line connections, telecom CPE, and wireless last-mile connectivity; resolved SLA-aligned field service incidents.
Technical Environment & Systems Portfolio
Networking & Cybersecurity
Servers, Storage & Directory
CAR, MCR & Studio Signal
Sony Production & Field Gear
NRCS, MAM & Virtual AR
Cloud, SaaS & In-House Dev
Education & Specialized Training
Languages: English, Malayalam, Tamil
Let's Discuss Your Infrastructure & Broadcast Roadmap
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