Broadcast/Streaming career advice needed

[redstreamer]

Hello from Mumbai,

I have been following this forum for a while now and today decided to join today. I have to say, some of the posts are really informative and insightful. I hope to seek your guidance as far as my career is concerned.

I am an engineer by education. I have been working with a webcasting solution provider since last 3 years. I took this job out of curiosity as there aren't many live streaming companies in India/Mumbai. My job involves on-site execution and I have executed around 400 shows/events over last 3 years. Now due to circumstances and lack of vision from the management, I am thinking of moving on. But this is where it gets tricky. I am somehow not able to anticipate the next move. I am not sure about joining any other of competitor because of my company is quite ahead of the rest. I am not exactly able to explore other options when it comes to broadcasting/streaming because it is an emerging field in India and as of now, not many people are aware of it. Can you suggest me alternatives?

Having done CCNA and CCNP (only routing), I am familiar with networking basics. I have worked with Wowza, Akamai, Windows Server 2008, Wirecast etc though I am not much into 'coding'. Lots of you guys here are experts and I hope you can give me your two cents. Be it about any professional/post graduation course or any technology because there is serious lack of resources in India as far as this broadcasting/live streaming is concerned.

Awaiting your response. Thanks

[redwudz]

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Moderator redwudz

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[newpball]

Now due to circumstances and lack of vision from the management, I am thinking of moving on.

These are red herrings that should be avoided in interviews. Never say bad things about your current company, if you can't say anything good say nothing. An engineer who complains of "lack of vision from the management" will likely be seen by HR as a potential troublemaker. Whether that is true or right is irrelevant - perception is reality!

I am not sure about joining any other of competitor because of my company is quite ahead of the rest.

That is an advantage as companies who are behind obviously would like to hire people with knowledge about things they want to do to catch up!

Look for companies that are growing, dynamic and believe in internet streaming. Avoid "that's the way we have done things here for ages" companies.

[redstreamer]

redwudz

Thanks a lot mate. Will be careful when next time I post something

newpball

Thanks for the advice mate. Here in India, people are not exactly aware about streaming/broadcasting. Resources/options are limited. So I am not really sure about what my next step would be. I wanted to know if there is any technology I should be well acquainted with? I have started with bit of coding and some CDN basics through YouTube but I am not sure if that it will be good enough. Can you give me some guidance regarding that?