Tom Linder
About Tom Linder
Tom Linder is the Director of Content Delivery and Network Development at TELUS Communications, specializing in IP Distribution Networks and Video Broadcast Headends.
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Tom Linder holds the position of Director of Content Delivery and Network Development at TELUS Communications. In addition to this role, he serves as the Director of TV Content Operations & Development, located in the Edmonton, Canada area.
Experience in IP Distribution Networks and Video Broadcast Headends
Tom Linder has extensive experience in managing IP Distribution Networks and Video Broadcast Headends. His role involves overseeing strategic architecture and operations that are essential for content services and infrastructure, ensuring efficient delivery across TELUS platforms.
Development of Business Cases for IPTV-based Services
In his role at TELUS, Tom Linder supports the development of business cases for network services aimed at introducing new IPTV-based services. He collaborates with partners and customers to drive the business development of IPTV strategies, contributing to TELUS's growth and service expansion.
Management of Content Delivery Technologies
Tom Linder is responsible for a range of key technologies, including Content Delivery Networks (CDN), origin servers, content workflow, encoding, and transcoding for both live (broadcast) and file (Video on Demand) based content. His work ensures that content acquisition and delivery for services like Optik TV and Optik on the Go runs smoothly.
Strategic Planning and Operational Support
At TELUS, Tom Linder is in charge of developing business plans and budgets to support the growth and initiation of new projects. He leads a highly technical team, managing day-to-day development and operational responsibilities to ensure alignment with the company's strategic goals.