Rupam Sarma

Experience

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  NDTV

  Nov 2003 - Apr 2004

  Video editor
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  NE Tv

  Apr 2004 - Sept 2005

  Sr. Program editor

  Working in a media house, and that too in a very newly (at that time) established TV channel, is always a fun-filled experience. Freshly from the text-books and trainings to a contributor as dependable program editor was an unforgettable experience for me. Learned-deliver-learn more, were my key focus in this organization. Plan production of regular entertainment programs Supervise in-door and out-door program makings Non-linear video editing for in-house entertainment programs Non-linear video editing for the in-house commercials Show less

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  Deluxe Digital Studios

  Oct 2005 - Apr 2008

  Sr. QA engineer

  Being one of the senior most members in a team, known as the last line of defence, my primary focus was to carry out the assigned responsibilities with utmost chariness, also to bring in continuous innovativeness in my and overall team’s performance.

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  Technicolor

  May 2008 - Mar 2015

  Quality is one of the primary aspects in this competitive world, and being the head of quality in one of the world-wide industry leaders, Technicolor (India), my responsibility is to ensure the standout excellence of the products* this organization delivers, with the highest efficiency.*Pertaining to DVD, BluRay and 3D discs. Set the Quality Control process in compliance to the Quality Assurance Management  Regular audit of the Quality Control process Successfully evaluate the Cost Of Quality Apply Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control (DMAIC) in the testing process to identify gaps in quality and efficiency opportunities to achieve the best standard of output Bring in new ideas and innovative techniques in execution of quality testing process for progressive effectiveness in Quality Control and higher efficiency  Encouraging regular coaching (a completely different idea from regular technical training programs) for people development. Leading Procurement Management (Offload work) process in Quality Control service with the highest satisfaction. Manage resource allocation among projects during crisis situation Delegate work among the key resources in the team and bring in best sense of responsibility Skilfully make best strategies to make certain On Time Delivery (OTD) with maximum quality in restricted timeframe Show less

  • Manager, Production - C&A, Media Services, Technicolor Creative Services

    Jul 2014 - Mar 2015

  • Head of Quality Control

    May 2008 - Jun 2014

  • QA Lead; BD & DVD

    May 2008 - Jun 2010

  • Lead of Quality Control

    May 2008 - Jun 2010
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  Dhruva Interactive

  Jun 2015 - Jun 2018

  Producer

  Game Art & Level Produced: PayDay 2; July 2015 onward Overkill’s the Walking Dead; January 2016 onward Raid WW2; May 2016 onwardKey Result Areas: Taking over a sinking boat and making it one of the largest and profitable account for the organization Extended the level of engagement with one of the key clients, Starbreeze Studios, with optimized client satisfaction  Successfully on boarded Art production for Overkill’s the Walking Dead, one of the high profile titles from Starbreeze Studios Enhanced team members’ confidence with result oriented processes and production strategies Regular Roles & Responsibilities: Managing stakeholder with regards to change management, cost and schedule management, communications management Responsible for project on-boarding and business forecasting for (Org and HS prop) sub-portfolio Prepare budget, manage project cost and maintain profit & loss of account  Leading the process of aligning different artist works for better resource planning Providing required support in implementing automation in Project Planning Process Leading the team towards resolving conflicts and ensuring 100% client satisfaction  Administering regular audit of the Production Processes Planning and managing employees’ satisfaction programs, ensure regular De-stressing/Rejuvenating Programs for the teams Coordinating with L&D Team for skills development in Teams Implementing the Quality Control process to ensure compliance with the Quality Assurance Management  Recruitment for the sub portfolio  Organizing regular coaching programs for people development Show less

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  GSN Games

  Jul 2018 - Feb 2022

  Lead Producer; GSN - Casino

   Plan & manage road-map for Casino Games and Live Ops Drive live ops, manage promotions and sales Project planning & managing. Hands on experience working on tools like Jira, Confluence, Celoxis, Click Up, MSP. Prepare budget, manage project cost and maintain profit & loss of account  Manage games math Manage games KPIs Oversee games revenue metrics Plan outsourcing & vendor management  Manage players’ escalation

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  Zynga

  Mar 2022 - Nov 2023

  Associate Director, External devlopment
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  Astra Nova

  Nov 2024 - now

  Executive Producer

  Project planning, scheduling, and budgeting to ensure the game's development stays on track.Cross functional collaboration.Maintain the Game's vision and integrity, ensuring all game elements are aligned with Rogue Sentinel Studios' standards.Team building and build culture for a groundbreaking game.