Summary
Aftab Sheikh is a seasoned technology leader and co-founder with over 20 years of experience building and scaling software products across Media & Entertainment and insuretech. As CTO/CTPO he blends hands-on engineering with product strategy, having led OTT, AdTech, MarTech and insurance portals from concept to launch at organisations like Disney, GlobalLogic and his current startup. He excels at assembling cross-functional teams, defining technical roadmaps, and driving data-informed, DevOps-friendly engineering practices that deliver measurable business outcomes. Known for deep expertise in streaming platforms, smart TV/STB integrations and automation frameworks, he also brings a rare mix of digital marketing savvy from a MICA background and formal product management training. Based in Kolkata, he combines startup grit with enterprise-grade delivery, often translating complex media workflows into scalable SaaS and platform solutions.
15 years of coding experience
20 years of employment as a software developer
Certificate Software Product Management Specialization, Certificate Software Product Management Specialization at University of Alberta
Bachelor's degree Computer Science, Bachelor's degree Computer Science at Alagappa University, Alagappa Nagar, Karaikudi
Certificate AI product management, Certificate AI product management at Other Schools
PG - Digital Marketing & Comunications Digital Marketing, PG - Digital Marketing & Comunications Digital Marketing at MICA | The School of Ideas