Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Key Projects & Achievements
Cycling, Walking
Timeline
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TZE KIANG CHUA

Singapore

Summary

A results-driven Broadcast Professional with over 31 years of comprehensive experience in broadcast operations, technical project management, and content workflow management. Began career in 1994 in Master Control operations. Proven expertise in leading channel launches, large-scale migrations, and live sports broadcasting for major international events. Adept at building and mentoring technical teams to achieve operational excellence.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sales and Product Management

SYNCHROTECH INTEGRATION
04.2025 - Current

Broadcast Consultant

Self-Employed
03.2025 - Current

Associate Director, Operations

SPTL Holdings Pte Ltd (A Sony Pictures Entertainment Company)
01.2017 - 03.2025
  • Oversaw the playout and technical support facility for all Sony channels in Asia, including AXN, ANIMAX, and SET.
  • Managed day-to-day broadcast operations, ensuring high availability and quality for linear and digital channels.
  • Held progressive leadership roles, from Operations Supervisor to Associate Director, demonstrating long-term growth and value within the organization.
  • Previous roles at SPTL Holdings: Operations Supervisor | 2000-03 – 2003-02, Shift Supervisor | 1998-04 – 2000-03
  • Operations Manager | Mar 2003 – Jun 2012 (9 years 4 months)
  • Senior Manager, Operations | Jul 2012 – Jul 2017 (06 years )

Senior Network Broadcast Controller

Asia Broadcast Centre (Currently EDM, Encompass Digital Media)
01.1996 - 07.1997
  • Assisted in tape dubbing, Master Control relief, and training of personnel.

Master Control Officer

Singapore Cable Vision (Currently Starhub Cable)
12.1994 - 12.1995
  • Monitored broadcast signals and edited programming for transmission.

Education

Diploma - Supervisory Management, Management Studies

PSB Academy
01.2006

Skills

  • Broadcast Operations: Master Control, Channel Operations, Live Sports & Event Broadcasting, Signal Monitoring, Content Management
  • Technical Project Management: MCR Build-outs, Channel Migration, System Integration, Workflow Planning & Execution
  • Leadership & Management: People Management, Team Leadership, Technical Training, Knowledge Transfer, Vendor Management
  • Systems & Workflow: Workflow Management, Broadcast Automation, Technical Support, Disaster Recovery (DR) Setup

Certification

  • CISCO Certificate, Power Vu System Operation and Maintenance | 2008
  • Harris Automation Training Certificate, Advanced System Engineering Certification | 2003
  • Certificate, Basic Configuration & Media Client Certification | 2002

Key Projects & Achievements

Disaster Recovery Setup (2024):  DR setup at Encompass to support and backstop broadcast operations in India., International Channel Migration (2024): Led the migration of 14 Latin American channels from Singapore to a new facility in Miami., India Operations Launch (2023-2024): Planned and set up a new Master Control Room (MCR) in India. Conducted comprehensive knowledge transfer and technical training for the local Tech Ops team., Sony Latam Channel Migration (2019): Managed the project to migrate Sony Latin American channels from Atlanta to the Singapore broadcast facility., New MCR Build-Up (2017): Played a key role in the planning and execution of a new Master Control Room facility., AXN Channel & Content Migration (2020): Managed the channel and content migration project for AXN., Live Sports Broadcasting (2003-2013): Instrumental in the planning and execution of operational workflows for major cricket events, including:, ICC Cricket World Cup (2003, 2007), Indian Premier League (IPL) Tournament (2008 – 2013), Various International Cricket matches and India World Tours.

Cycling, Walking

Cycling at least once a month to keep maintain my stamina. Greatest achievement, completed a 9D8N 960km Taiwan round Island trip. 

Once or twice a month will do a 5-10 km brisk walking than the usual 3-4 km waking.

Timeline

Sales and Product Management

SYNCHROTECH INTEGRATION
04.2025 - Current

Broadcast Consultant

Self-Employed
03.2025 - Current

Associate Director, Operations

SPTL Holdings Pte Ltd (A Sony Pictures Entertainment Company)
01.2017 - 03.2025

Senior Network Broadcast Controller

Asia Broadcast Centre (Currently EDM, Encompass Digital Media)
01.1996 - 07.1997

Master Control Officer

Singapore Cable Vision (Currently Starhub Cable)
12.1994 - 12.1995

Diploma - Supervisory Management, Management Studies

PSB Academy
TZE KIANG CHUA