Gary Palka
Manager
Parker,CO
Summary
Experienced manager with a successful track record in leading teams and driving operational excellence in fast-paced environments. Demonstrated expertise in strategic planning, team development, and process improvement to achieve business objectives and surpass expectations. Known for streamlining operations, enhancing productivity, and cultivating a positive work culture. Results-oriented leader with exceptional communication and problem-solving skills, committed to driving success and delivering outstanding outcomes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager, Content Protection Technical Operations
NagraStar LLC
05.2021 - 06.2024
- Developed and implemented strategies to prevent unauthorized distribution of digital content through monitoring and enforcement measures
- Led a team of engineers and technicians in monitoring and analyzing online content piracy activities for 10 or more infringing services per week, identifying infringing content, and taking appropriate action to combat content piracy
- Collaborated with developers and software engineers to improve anti-piracy technologies and tools to enhance detection of infringing content
- Managed relationships with external vendors, legal firms, and law enforcement agencies to strengthen anti-piracy efforts and protect intellectual property rights
Anti-Piracy Security Technician
NagraStar LLC
05.2012 - 04.2021
- Built and maintained monitoring labs utilized to detect and report the use of up to 24 third-party systems that circumvented proprietary encryption technology
- Utilized forensic tools and techniques to investigate instances of content piracy, gather evidence, and support legal actions against offenders
- Utilized gathered intelligence by dissemination to executive staff via daily reports and weekly meetings
Investigator
NagraStar LLC
02.2007 - 04.2012
- Utilized a variety of investigative techniques, including interviews, surveillance, and documentation review, to gather evidence in support of legal proceedings on 5+ concurrent investigations
- Produced detailed investigative reports documenting findings and recommended courses of action to senior management
- Collaborated with law enforcement agencies and legal teams to provide investigative support in criminal cases
Education
No Degree - Civil Engineering
Community College of Allegheny County
McCandless Township, PA05.1996
No Degree - Civil Engineering
Penn State University
Altoona, PA05.1995
No Degree -
Arapahoe County Community College
Littleton, CO03.1992
Skills
- Creative problem-solving skills
- Well-versed in Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Time management
- Operations management
- Staff training and development
Timeline
Manager, Content Protection Technical Operations
NagraStar LLC
05.2021 - 06.2024
Anti-Piracy Security Technician
NagraStar LLC
05.2012 - 04.2021
Investigator
NagraStar LLC
02.2007 - 04.2012
No Degree - Civil Engineering
Community College of Allegheny County
No Degree - Civil Engineering
Penn State University
No Degree -
Arapahoe County Community College
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