DARSHAN M UPADHYAY
Sudbury
Summary
Professional leader and social worker equipped to drive organizational success and strategic growth. Demonstrated ability to inspire and guide teams, fostering collaboration and achieving impactful results. Adept at navigating complex challenges, making sound decisions, and maintaining flexibility with evolving needs. Skilled in governance, financial oversight, and stakeholder engagement. Known for integrity, strategic vision, and unwavering commitment to excellence and a great counselor and mentor .
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
President, Board of Directors
Sudbury Bhakti Centre
08.2023 - Current
- Led strategic planning initiatives to align organizational goals with community needs.
- Directed board meetings, ensuring effective communication and engagement among members.
- Oversaw budget development, enhancing financial accountability and resource allocation.
- Fostered partnerships with stakeholders to promote community outreach programs.
- Mentored new board members, facilitating their integration into governance processes.
- Evaluated organizational performance, identifying areas for improvement and strategic growth.
- Advocated for policy changes that supported long-term sustainability objectives.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, partners, or other third parties to secure favorable terms in support of organizational objectives.
- Coordinated fundraising efforts, increasing community involvement and financial support for initiatives.
- Oversaw program development and evaluation to ensure alignment with organizational goals and measurable outcomes.
- Mentored up-and-coming leaders within the organization to cultivate a strong pipeline of talent ready to assume expanded responsibilities when necessary.
- Encouraged collaboration and cross-functional teamwork among departments to break down silos and foster innovative problemsolving.
- Improved organizational efficiency by streamlining processes and overseeing strategic planning initiatives.
- Stewarded donor relationships through regular communication and personalized stewardship activities to ensure continued engagement in our mission.
Regional Transmitter Technician
TVO
08.2017 - Current
- Under the general direction of the Transmission Officer, ensures the continuous safe operation of the broadcast transmission system throughout the region, in compliance with industry regulations and in accordance with the TVO standards
- Set up, install, inspect, analyze and report on the condition of transmitters and related equipment, as required
- Inspect, maintain and report on the condition of transmitter sites and vehicles
- Setup and maintain Local Area Networks
- Perform routine and emergency maintenance on all types of technical and mechanical equipment on site or remotely
- Oversee work of outside contractors in activities authorized by TVO
- Respond to maintenance calls according to the On-call system rotation
- Adherence to Health & Safety and Environmental regulatory requirements, policies and procedures including Safety Code 6
- Act as technical liaison with viewers, as required
- Prepare regular and ad hoc reports, as required
- Participate and manage projects, as required
- Assisting Transmission officer in the project for replacing AHS system at Sudbury site
- May be required to direct new and/or less experienced Transmitter Technicians in the performance of their assignments
Broadcast Technician
The Weather Network
06.2016 - 07.2017
- Install, maintain, and troubleshoot broadcast equipment
- Maintain inventory of materials and documentation
- Knowledge of different audio-visual equipment
- Support the Audio Maintenance and Video Maintenance departments in troubleshooting
- Familiar with different cable (Cat 6, Fiber, Co - axial) and connectors (BNC, RJ 45, XLR)
- Familiar and experienced with different video format, UDC and transcoding
- Familiar with operation of different Audio boards like Axia, Wheatstone and Yamaha.
- Experienced with webcasting HD-SDI and SDI signal using Wirecast
- Consult on, install, and maintain departmental fixed-facility installations, keeping clear documentation (using MS office and Visio)
Education
BXST - Broadcast Systems Technology Diploma
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT Polytechnic)
Calgary, AB04.2016
Electronics and Communication Engineering Graduate - 3-year Diploma
Gujarat Technological University (GTU)
Ahmedabad, Gujarat08.2012
Skills
- Currently working towards PMP certification
- CCNA 1 certification
- First aid and CPR (HCP) certification
- Highly effective communication, creativity and accuracy skills developed through education and work experience
- Troubleshoot, install and maintain Broadcast equipment
- Working on heights certification
- Effective leadership
- Innovation fostering
- Organizational management
- Strategic visioning
- Demonstrated flexibility with work assignments, working quickly, efficiently, establishing priorities, and working effectively under pressure to meet tight and shifting timelines
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Gujarati
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Limited Working
Marathi
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
President, Board of Directors
Sudbury Bhakti Centre
08.2023 - Current
Regional Transmitter Technician
TVO
08.2017 - Current
Broadcast Technician
The Weather Network
06.2016 - 07.2017
Electronics and Communication Engineering Graduate - 3-year Diploma
Gujarat Technological University (GTU)
BXST - Broadcast Systems Technology Diploma
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT Polytechnic)