STARZPLAY
Faraz Arshad has a diverse work experience in the technology field. Faraz currently holds the position of Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at STARZPLAY, starting in March 2021. Prior to that, they served as the VP of Technology & Digital Infrastructure at the same company from October 2019 to March 2021. In this role, they demonstrated proficiency in various programming languages and frameworks, such as Python, Java Springboot, Vue, React, Flutter, and Koitlin. Faraz also has extensive experience in implementing scalable and highly available systems using cloud technologies like Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services, and Google Cloud. Furthermore, Faraz is familiar with the entire software development life cycle (SDLC), including ongoing maintenance and support after deployment. Faraz is also well-versed in DevOps, Automated Testing, and Continuous Delivery, working with platforms and technologies such as AWS, OpenStack, OpenShift, Kubernetes, and Docker. Before joining STARZPLAY, Faraz worked at Qtelmedia Communications FZ LLC from January 2008 to February 2015 as the Network & System Integrations Manager.
Faraz Arshad obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology from the Preston Institute of Management Sciences and Technology between 2003 and 2007. Prior to that, they attended Shaheen Public School. In addition to their formal education, Faraz has also obtained certifications in various fields, including Certified Ethical Hacking, Certified Information Systems Security Professional, Cisco Certified Inter-Network Expert, Cisco Certified Network Associates, Cisco Certified Network Professional, Deploying Cisco ASA VPN Solutions, Microsoft Certified Solution Expert, and SCRUM Master.
STARZPLAY
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STARZPLAY is the destination for endless entertainment & live sports all year round. With 2.5 million subscriptions & 20% market share (Omdia Report 2022), we rank in the top 3 streaming platforms in MENA. We are a family of 200+ employees recruited from leading institutions & are headquartered in Abu Dhabi with offices in Dubai, Lahore, & Islamabad. Discover new content every day from leading global studios like Showtime, Paramount+, STARZ, discovery+, DC, Universal Studios, Warner Bros & more! From premium STARZPLAY Originals such as the Power franchise & Outlander to original local productions such as Kaboos & Million Dollar Listing UAE. STARZPLAY also streams fan favorites such as Dexter, The Big Bang Theory, Billions & more. Along with bringing direct-from-cinema movie releases, STARZPLAY also offers access to the WATCH IT library & is the home of anime, carrying franchises like Demon Slayer, Naruto & Attack on Titan. STARZPLAY Sports is the home of Italian football, with exclusive coverage of Serie A & Coppa Italia. Through CricLife, we are the home of cricket & cover major events & series, including ICC events, Asia Cup, TATA IPL, PSL & all India & Pakistan home matches. The service also streams UFC fights, NBA League Pass, AEW Wrestling, UCI World Tour events, World Championship Boxing & more. Our proprietary end-to-end streaming platform is used by other streaming companies across the world, like Twist TV in Egypt, Lionsgate India across Asia, Mobily TV in KSA & Shoq in Pakistan. STARZPLAY has experienced extraordinary growth since its launch in 2015, with the support of its regional & international investors. As of today, e& Group (one of the largest telecom operators in the world) & ADQ (one of the sovereign wealth funds of Abu Dhabi) own a majority equity stake, with the balance owned by STARZ (www.starz.com), a Lionsgate company (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B), General Electric Pension Trust & technology investors SEQ Capital Partners & Delta Partners.