Kishore Krishnamurthy
Technology and strategy leader for streaming and digital platforms
Bengaluru, India
Summary
Cross-domain platform builder and technology leader: Kishore has a long track record of senior engineering and technology leadership across media/OTT, ad-tech, e-commerce, fintech and mobile domains, indicating deep experience building platforms and engineering organizations. conviva+1
Led large-scale infrastructure and migration programs at ZEE5: As CTO he oversaw initiatives such as a high-stakes database migration to ScyllaDB, DRM/content protection integrations, and live streaming optimizations to improve user experience and cost-efficiency. scylladb+2
Combines technical innovation with strategic leadership: Kishore's background includes founding/leading a software company (Althea Systems), multiple CTO roles, and a portfolio of granted US patents, reflecting both entrepreneurial and invention-oriented credentials. thecompanycheck+2
Active industry speaker and interviewee on media/OTT technology topics: He appears in conference panels and recorded interviews (e.g., IABM/IBC panel, extended video interviews), demonstrating public-facing engagement on streaming technology and strategy. theiabm+1
Work
Education
Projects
Writing
CTO Insights: Steering a High-Stakes Database Migration at ZEE
October 1, 2024Feature/interview covering the technical and programmatic approach to a major database migration at ZEE5 and related infrastructure decisions.
Streamlining ZEE5's OTT Experience with Conviva's Technology
August 1, 2023Case study describing optimizations to ZEE5's live OTT pipeline and measurable improvements in bandwidth, start time, and rebuffering.
Interview: Reading Between The Lines with TanTheMan (video)
August 1, 2023Extended interview discussing metaverse, Web3 and ZEE5's technology approaches and partnerships.
Portfolio note: Six granted US patents (summary)
Executive biographies note that he is an inventor on six granted US patents.