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Education
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Aswin Jayapalan Kurup

Hamilton,ON

Summary

With a proven track record spanning two years, I am a methodical and experienced Broadcast Network Engineer specializing in the design, configuration, and testing of Evertz broadcast communication systems. My innovative and strategic approach enables me to effectively solve complex problems and execute technical troubleshooting with precision. Additionally, I excel in technical commissioning, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance of systems.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Field Network Engineer, Broadcast

Evertz Microsystems
07.2022 - Current
  • Engage in implementation, documentation and deployment on the build out of both small- and large-scale IP Networks supporting broadcast infrastructures both remote and on-site.
  • Installs, configures, and maintains Linux Operating Systems.
  • Analyzes and resolves problems associated with the operating system's servers, hardware, applications, and software.
  • Respond and provide technical direction to customers regarding operational issues, firmware upgrades and general maintenance
  • Assess the customer's application, troubleshoot and diagnose issues through research and/or re-creation to determine the root cause.
  • Maintain a communication link between customer service and other departments by partnering to resolve customer issues and communicating customer feedback to aid in design changes including customer 'feature requests' to product managers
  • Configuring and commissioning IP and Baseband broadcast products through network for video and audio with the help of Magnum SDVN and Client-host networks.
  • Commissioning and troubleshooting 2110 IP cards.
  • Support the development of product communications by generating or authoring customer guides and provide the technical writing group with information including Pin-out diagrams, FAQ, Application notes, Best Practices and customer product or system configuration and product integration with other manufacturer's products.
  • Track and report, & identify information system vulnerabilities and recommended actionable solutions to decrease risk.

Voice & Data Specialist, Co-op

Rogers Communication
01.2022 - 04.2022
  • Helped the team to do ICS Redundancy testing for Central, Eastern and Western Region
  • Prepared the Redundancy testing analysis report (MOP)
  • Involved in the Domestic Roaming project for Bell FDD and TDD sites
  • Converting FDD and TDD MTAS to LDIF format for the domestic roaming project
  • Worked with the Operations teams in Nuisance Call Fraud (NCF) trials project
  • In charge of tracking unlabelled fraud calls received to the customers and reporting why the system didn't identified the call as spam/fraud
  • Updating the Hiya database of these fraud numbers.

Education

Post Graduate Diploma - Wireless Networking

Lambton College
Mississauga, ON
04.2022

Bachelor of Technology - Electronics and Communication Engineering

APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University
Kerala, India
07.2019

Skills

  • Magnum SDVN & CH
  • Video and audio Routing protocols
  • VistaLINK PRO
  • Data capture through Wireshark
  • Knowledge of TCP/IP & routing Protocols(OSPF, RIP, BGP, IGRP)
  • IP Networking, Audio, Video Signal flow knowledge
  • Jira & Confluence
  • MS Office - PowerPoint, Excel, & Word
  • Technical Troubleshooting and commissioning of Broadcast products
  • Network Troubleshooting Ability
  • Network configuration, security and driver configuration of Devices
  • Team Player, leadership, & skills in handling work related complex issues
  • Customer service qualities, great presentation skills, & goal oriented

Languages

English
Full Professional

Workprojects

  • Commissioned 2 new EV670-IPG card systems at Fox, Texas, Trained the customer on creating multiviewer screens and PIPs and adding graphical contents to it.
  • Commissioned a redundant EXE 2.0 router system at CBS News Washington.
  • Commissioned full facility of CBC Radio Canada in Montreal including EXE, NATX routers, and Scorpion.
  • Commissioned new HQ facility of WWE USA including EXE 3.0, NATXs, IPGs, etc. (all IP based systems).
  • Commissioned Grass Valley switcher integration and dreamcatcher with magnum at Big Ten Network, Chicago.

Hobbies and Interests

  • Travelling
  • Reading
  • Gaming
  • Music
  • Driving
  • Content Writing

Timeline

Field Network Engineer, Broadcast

Evertz Microsystems
07.2022 - Current

Voice & Data Specialist, Co-op

Rogers Communication
01.2022 - 04.2022

Post Graduate Diploma - Wireless Networking

Lambton College

Bachelor of Technology - Electronics and Communication Engineering

APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University
Aswin Jayapalan Kurup