Krishna Rao Vijayanagar
About Krishna Rao Vijayanagar
Krishna Rao Vijayanagar is a Product Lead at Airtel Digital, with a strong background in video compression and streaming technologies. He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology and has founded OTTVerse.com, a tech magazine focused on video streaming.
Work at Airtel
Krishna Rao Vijayanagar currently serves as Product Lead at Airtel Digital, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on leading product initiatives and actively seeks exceptional talent in video compression and streaming for the IQ Video product team. His experience in the field of Over-The-Top (OTT) services enhances his contributions to Airtel's digital offerings.
Education and Expertise
Krishna Rao Vijayanagar holds a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology. He also earned a Master of Science (M.S.) in the same field from the same institution. Prior to this, he completed a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) at Visvesvaraya Technological University. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his extensive experience in video compression, streaming, video analytics, ads, and playback applications.
Background in Technology and Engineering
Krishna has a diverse background in technology and engineering. He began his career as a Control Systems Engineer at Yokogawa from 2006 to 2008. He then transitioned to Harmonic, where he worked in Transcoding R&D from 2014 to 2017 in the Greater New York City Area. Following this, he served as a Product Manager at MediaMelon, Inc. from 2018 to 2020 in Bengaluru, India, further solidifying his expertise in the OTT space.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
In addition to his corporate roles, Krishna founded OTTVerse.com, a technology magazine focused on video streaming and OTT services. The platform has gained significant traction, attracting over 80,000 views per month. He also served as Founder & Media Consultant at OTTVerse from 2020 to 2021, where he contributed to the growth of the publication and its relevance in the industry.