Tech Executive & Innovator

JEDI KIM

[ˈdʒɛdaɪ kɪm]

Transforming industries through technology leadership — from streaming platforms to AI.

25+
Years Experience
15+
Companies Led
10
Years Teaching
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ABOUT ME

A long time ago, in a digital frontier far, far away... I started my journey as a hacker, exploring the uncharted depths of cyberspace.

A seasoned technology executive with over 25 years of experience driving innovation across CDN infrastructure, video streaming, IoT platforms, and AI-powered applications. Throughout my career, I have founded startups, led R&D teams at KOSDAQ-listed companies, and built products that serve millions of users globally.

From pioneering video transcoding technologies at Pandora.TV to architecting edge computing platforms at CDNetworks, I specialize in turning complex technical challenges into scalable, market-ready solutions. My passion lies at the intersection of emerging technologies and practical business impact.

Core Expertise

  • CDN & Edge Computing
  • Video Streaming & OTT
  • IoT & Edge Intelligence
  • AI & Machine Learning
  • Cloud Architecture
  • Digital Twin Systems
  • Team Building & Leadership
  • Offshore Operations

EDUCATION

Ph.D. Coursework Completed
Computer Communications
All coursework completed (ABD)
Master's Degree
Operating Systems

CAREER JOURNEY

2024 — Present

Delivery Manager

RKSoft (Rikkeisoft Korea)

Driving quality improvement and cost reduction through strategic offshore operations, while designing AI-powered projects and optimizing processes to leverage global resources for business objectives.

2021 — 2023

Head of Software Engineering

3i Inc.

Led development of AI-based tracking applications (Pivo.ai) and digital twin systems (Beamo.ai), building intelligent products that bridge physical and digital worlds.

2018 — 2019

Chief Technology Officer

Daliworks, Inc. & ENDALGO

Architected IoT platforms with edge computing capabilities, building data pipelines with NiFi, MongoDB, Kafka, and Superset for next-generation intelligent systems.

2017 — 2018

Head of Information Technology

ODK Media, Inc.

Managed OnDemandKorea.com's technical infrastructure including CDN, CMS, and OTT clients across iOS, Android, and Roku platforms.

2014 — 2017

Head of R&D & Project Lead

CDNetworks (a subsidiary of KDDI Japan at the time)

Led the WE (Web Evolution) project, developing next-generation CDN platform with edge computing, WAF, and legacy support. Built and managed multinational engineering teams.

2010 — 2013

Chief Technology Officer

Clunet (KOSDAQ Listed)

Built cloud computing, CDN, and Virtual IDC infrastructure. Developed grid delivery network, P2P hybrid CDN engine, and cluster storage solutions using Apache Traffic Server and Nginx.

2006 — 2008

Chief Technology Officer

Pandora.TV

Developed global video UGC platform with innovative video transcoding and Flash-based player featuring world's first playback speed control. Helped secure $16M+ from Silicon Valley VCs.

2004 — 2014

Instructor / Adjunct Professor

Sejong University

Taught Digital Contents, Gamification, Information Architecture, and UI/UX for over a decade, shaping the next generation of digital creators.

TECHNICAL DOMAINS

🌐

CDN & Edge Computing

Deep expertise in content delivery networks, edge computing architectures, WAF implementation, and global infrastructure optimization at scale.

📹

Video & Streaming

Video transcoding, RTMP/HLS streaming, OTT platform development, and P2P delivery optimization for millions of concurrent users.

🤖

AI & Machine Learning

AI-powered tracking applications, visual search engines, computer vision systems, and intelligent automation solutions.

📡

IoT & Edge Intelligence

End-to-end IoT platform development, edge device integration, data pipelines with NiFi/Kafka, and real-time analytics systems.

☁️

Cloud Architecture

Virtual IDC design, cluster storage, microservices architecture, and hybrid cloud solutions for enterprise-scale deployments.

👥

Technical Leadership

Building and scaling multinational engineering teams, offshore operations management, and driving technical strategy at executive level.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

01

World's First Speed Control Video Player

Pioneered Flash-based video player with playback speed control at Pandora.TV, a feature now standard across all major platforms.

02

$16M+ VC Funding

Key technical leader in securing over $16 million from Silicon Valley venture capitals for Pandora.TV's global expansion.

03

Global Platform Development

Built core technology powering Tencent's magazine service (mag.qq.com) and international eBook platforms across Asia.

04

Visual & Video Search Pioneer

Founded iToVi and developed patented visual search engine technology, advancing the frontier of multimedia search capabilities.

LET'S BUILD SOMETHING AMAZING