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.
14 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