Derek Kennedy is the Vice President of Media Operations & DevOps at the National Hockey League, where he leads the architectural vision for media technology. A graduate of Fordham University, he has been instrumental in modernizing the NHLs broadcast operations and preserving its vast historical archives for future generations.
While his professional life is centered on hockey technology, his work and educational background in New York City suggest a connection to the vibrant local sports culture. He is likely a fan of other major league teams in the metropolitan area.
He spearheaded the migration of over 20 petabytes of the NHLs historical game footage from tape to a modern data platform, enabling future AI-driven content generation.
Derek Kennedy
Vice President, Media Operations & DevOps at National Hockey League (NHL)
New York City Metropolitan Area, United States
Overview
Topics They Care About
Broadcast Technology
Led the creation of the NHL's Virtual Technical Operations Center (VTOC) to centralize and streamline live broadcast streaming and distribution for an enhanced fan experience.
Digital Archiving
Oversaw the preservation of the league's vast historical assets, moving petabytes of data to a new platform to safeguard its history and enable future use cases.
AI in Media
His work on data platforms is explicitly aimed at setting the stage for future AI and machine learning workloads to benefit the NHL's content generation business.
Media Appearances
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Work History
3-2022
Vice President, Media Operations & DevOps at National Hockey League (NHL)
7-2021 - 3-2022
Director, Video Technology at National Hockey League (NHL)
10-2015 - 6-2021
Systems Engineer at National Hockey League (NHL)
Education
2002 - 2006
Bachelor of Arts from Fordham University
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Location : New York City Metropolitan Area, United States
Job Level : Senior
Designation : Vice President, Media Operations & DevOps at National Hockey League (NHL)
