Sunil Maharana
About Sunil Maharana
Sunil Maharana is a Broadcast Engineer with over 10 years of experience in IPTV, OTT, DTH, VSAT, and Playout Operations. He has worked for various organizations including CNBC-TV18 and currently holds a position at du in Dubai, UAE.
Current Role at du
Sunil Maharana currently serves as a Broadcast Engineer at du, specializing in IPTV, OTT, DTH, VSAT, and Playout Operations. He has held this position since 2016, accumulating over eight years of experience in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. In this role, he oversees the installation of new systems and the expansion of existing systems. He is also responsible for managing technically complex live shows, ensuring adherence to standard operating procedures.
Previous Experience in Broadcast Engineering
Prior to his current role, Sunil Maharana worked at several notable organizations in the broadcast engineering field. He was a Broadcast Engineer at Planetcast Media Services Limited from 2014 to 2015, focusing on Star Sports Engineering. He also served as a Broadcast Engineer at CNBC-TV18 for one year in 2015-2016. Additionally, he worked as a Technical Assistant at E-TV Network from 2008 to 2014, gaining six years of experience in Hyderabad, India.
Educational Background
Sunil Maharana holds a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad, where he studied from 2010 to 2013. He also earned a Diploma in Electronics and Communications Engineering from Berhampur School of Engineering & Technology, completing his studies from 2005 to 2008. His foundational education includes matriculation from Government High School Medical Campus in Berhampur, Odisha, from 1998 to 2005.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Sunil Maharana possesses a diverse set of technical skills relevant to broadcast engineering. He is proficient in Microsoft Windows Operating Systems, VISIO, MS SQL, Visual Studio, .NET, Web Services, CCNA, Basic HTML, AUTOCAD, and Linux. His expertise extends to managing equipment testing, operations, fault findings, and the repair and replacement of various electronic broadcast IT and telecommunication equipment.
Project Management Experience
With over ten years of experience in broadcast project management and product management, Sunil Maharana has developed a strong background in satellite TV channel integration. He is responsible for preparing project documentation, schematic diagrams, and BOQ preparation. His role includes making equipment suggestions to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget, as well as preparing, modifying, and documenting complete end-to-end network diagrams for services from customer premises to teleport infrastructure.