YOUVIEW TV LTDHead of Device Manufacturer Engagement
Jul. 2010 - Mar. 2024• Responsible for YouView’s technical engagement with device manufacturers. • 4 generations of silicon; 5 different SoCs, 16 device variants, >3.5 million boxes shipped in my time in role
• Currently working on major device for ISP shareholder, with YouView middleware, and new manufacturer
• Responsible for the STB development for the launch of the world’s first commercial IP-delivered Ultra HD TV service with BT and Humax in July 2015.
• Initially brought into to form a team to work with manufacturers, culminating in YouView’s commercial launch in 2012 with devices from two manufacturers (Huawei, Humax).
• Management of technical aspects of engagement with all engaged device manufacturers – full lifecycle support from on-boarding, through development, testing and productisation
• Currently working with shareholders on very significant new device projects
• Working with other experts on technology strategy for new devices
• Device Manufacturer Advocate – representing the views of manufacturers within YouView • Bridge builder – create effective working relationships within YouView, the device manufacturers, SoC vendors, and YouView ISP shareholders.
• Coach and mentor for colleagues