MediaKind has announced the appointment of Allen Broome as CTO.
Broome has 20 years of media technology leadership and software expertise, previously serving as VP Cloud engineering at Comcast Cable.
As CTO, Broome will focus on guiding MediaKind’s teams in the industrialisation of broadcast-quality OTT streaming, building and operating Cloud-native systems at scale to shorten deployment timelines and improve TCO.
MediaKind CEO Angel Ruiz said: “We are delighted to welcome Allen to MediaKind. This year he has provided strategic consultancy to our team, and now as full-time CTO he will be able to utilise his vast experience to further advance our innovative portfolio of products and services.
“Having previously worked inside one of the industry’s leading Cable MSOs, Allen has a deep understanding of the main challenges that operators face as they strive to create compelling and competitive consumer video offerings. I look forward to seeing that experience contribute to deepening relationships between MediaKind and our customers as we forge close collaborations to ensure mutual success.”
Broome added: “Over the past year I have seen how MediaKind has developed and I am excited to be joining the highly talented team as we consolidate the company’s pioneering heritage and unique position in leading the future of global media technology.
“I am driven by the opportunity to help MediaKind’s customers define the future of the entertainment industry by creating and delivering faster, smarter and more efficient media experiences for everyone, everywhere.”
