A 25-Year Journey in Media
From High-Volume Production to Global Media Policy
Headline Impact
Across 35 countries in future-focused media skills.
Designed and executed in AI, Mobile Journalism, and Digital Workflows.
From 42 countries at the Asia Media Summit.
Career Trajectory
Global Capacity Building & Policy
2017 – Present
Leading regional media development, policy, and digital transformation at AIBD. Focused on AI ethics, media literacy, and large-scale international partnerships (UN agencies).
National Broadcasting & Int’l Relations
2013 – 2017
Produced 500+ hours of national programming and award-winning documentaries at PTV. Led collaborations with UNESCO and SAARC broadcasters.
Commercial Content Strategy
2007 – 2012
Managed programming strategy at Apna Channel, driving a 20% ratings increase. Supervised over 2,200 hours of diverse commercial content.
Foundational Technical Career
2001 – 2007
Developed core skills as a Non-Linear Editor, Multimedia Developer, and Faculty member, building a foundation in storytelling and media technology.
Deep Dive: Global Capacity Building (2017-Present)
Training Programme Focus
Since 2017, the focus has been on equipping over 3,500 media professionals with future-ready skills. The 114+ programs have specialized in the most critical areas of digital transformation, ensuring media in the Asia-Pacific region remains resilient and innovative.
Key policy areas developed include:
- Media Literacy
- AI Ethics in Media
- Disaster Communication
Deep Dive: Broadcasting Foundation
High-Volume Content Production
The foundation for global leadership was built on high-impact, high-volume content creation. This included over 2,700 hours of transmission across commercial and public broadcasting.
This work had measurable success, including a 20% increase in channel ratings during the commercial strategy phase and multiple award-winning documentaries (e.g., ABU Awards Finalist) during the public broadcasting phase.
Core Competencies & Parallel Expertise
A Synthesis of Skills
This career represents a blend of technical, strategic, and leadership skills. Expertise is not confined to one area but covers the full spectrum from hands-on production to high-level digital policy and public speaking.
This is reinforced by long-term community leadership roles:
- ✔Toastmasters: Achieved Area Director and President’s Distinguished Club status, winning multiple Triple Crown awards.
- ✔Google: Recognized as a Google Crowdsource Influencer (AI & ML) and Level 8 Local Guide.
- ✔HWPL Korea: Serves as a Subject Matter Expert, mentoring youth on media literacy and countering disinformation.