Software Engineer
Business Analyst
Filmmaker

hello@jithpaul.com

based in Ottawa, Canada

Intro

Hello. I'm Jith, a software engineer passionate about storytelling.

I am seeking a new professional opportunity to apply my experience in system design, business analysis, leadership, and data analytics in roles such as Technical Product Manager, Business Systems Analyst, Digital Strategy & Data Analytics Advisor, or Post-Production & Digital Media Coordinator.

Download Resume (PDF, 70 KB)

20+

Years of Experience
in Digital Strategy
& Software Design

Tech Profile

50+

Film & TV-related
collaborations
realized

Film Profile

About

Every great design begins with
an even better story.

That is as true in software as it is in film.

I am a designer, digital strategist, and technical lead with a foundation in software engineering, systems design, and data-driven problem solving. Over the course of my career, I have held roles spanning content management, workflow automation, business analysis, and data analytics, with a growing focus on business intelligence and operational optimization.

Alongside my work in technology, I have pursued filmmaking as a lifelong passion. My work bridges technical systems with independent filmmaking, video production, and film festival administration.

In 2010, I founded Treepot Media, and in 2015, I co-founded the Ottawa Canadian Film Festival. More recently, I have been building film613, a platform for film and screen culture in the Ottawa–Outaouais region, where I publish reviews, interviews, and features highlighting local and Canadian voices.

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"Directing a film involves guiding a team of specialists across diverse disciplines toward a shared vision, much like leading an engineering team working toward a unified technical goal."

— Jith Paul, The Intersection of Filmmaking and Software Design

Resume

LinkedIn profile | Resume | email

Technical Management & Leadership

Jith is a results-driven systems designer, digital strategist, and technical lead with a proven track record of delivering complex digital projects. His experience spans content management, web publishing, live streaming, workflow systems, and data-driven optimization, with expertise in analytics and business intelligence.

Adept at managing cross-functional technical teams, Jith combines strategic thinking with operational discipline to deliver projects efficiently and effectively. Proactive and detail-oriented, he is recognized as the go-to person who keeps teams aligned, initiatives on track, and ensures nothing falls through the cracks. Whether coordinating stakeholders, managing timelines, or supporting agile delivery, he brings clarity, consistency, and a practical focus on achieving results.

Get a print-ready snapshot of Jith's career milestones and results at the link below.

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Core Competencies

Product & IT Management

Technical Product Management
Agile Delivery (Scrum)
Project Lifecycle Management (PLC)
Cross-Functional Team Leadership
Vendor Evaluation & Governance
Business Analysis
Workflow Design

Systems & Architecture

Systems Design
Cloud Infrastructure (AWS)
Content Management Systems (CrafterCMS, WordPress)
Web Publishing
System Architecture
Enterprise Software Frameworks

Data & Analytics

Data Analysis
SQL
Business Intelligence (BI)
Google Analytics
Reporting & Dashboards
Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
Structured Data & Schema Markup

Media & Digital Production

Video Post-Production
Live Streaming Architecture
Digital Asset Management
Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, Photoshop)
Social Media Strategy

Education & Experience Timeline

2026

Data Analytics Professional Certificate

Google Career Certificates, In Progress (2026)

2014 - 2026

Team Lead - Digital Development

Cable Public Affairs Channel (CPAC)

Digital Producer

Cable Public Affairs Channel (CPAC)

Web Stream Producer

Cable Public Affairs Channel (CPAC)

Web Stream Operator

Cable Public Affairs Channel (CPAC)

Led an enterprise-scale digital transformation as Product Owner, re-platforming legacy broadcasting systems to a scalable, cloud-native architecture using AWS and CrafterCMS.
Managed the full product lifecycle, from gathering functional requirements, business analysis, and workflow design through vendor evaluation, implementation, and agile delivery.
Partnered with editorial, television production, IT, and an international engineering team to deliver a modern platform supporting 60,000+ hours of video-on-demand (VOD) and multiple simultaneous live streams.
Led the migration of more than 600 legacy broadcast assets, designing structured digital workflows that improved public access to historical content and preserved valuable media archives.
Improved digital publishing workflows and content discoverability by using Google Analytics, SQL, SEO, and performance data to guide ongoing enhancements.

2015-2024

Managing Director & Technical Co-Founder

Ottawa Canadian Film Festival (OCan)
The OCan website designed by Jith Paul, as it appeared during the 2024 festival (archived)

Grew a grassroots community initiative into a federally incorporated non-profit, registered charity, and Canadian Screen Award-qualifying organization by providing strategic leadership, operational planning, and resource management.
Served as Technical Product Manager for all public-facing digital platforms, overseeing custom web development, WordPress CMS administration, and SEO improvements through structured data and schema markup.
Brought together cross-functional teams of volunteers, technical specialists, and jury members to plan and deliver complex live and digital screening events on schedule.

2022 - 2024

Juror, Ottawa Script-to-Screen Incubator

Moonrise Productions

2021 - present

Content Curator, Editor & Web Designer

film613 | Treepot Media

Designs and manages the core web platform for film613, overseeing WordPress CMS administration, digital content strategy, platform maintenance, and ongoing feature improvements.
Improves search visibility by implementing structured data, schema markup, rich snippets, and SEO best practices to increase discoverability across regional search results.
Leads editorial planning and digital content workflows, commissioning and publishing articles that showcase film, television, and screen culture across the Ottawa–Outaouais region.

2018

Grant Juror, Arts Service Projects Program

Ontario Arts Council (OAC)

2013 - 2019

Board Chair

SAW Video (now Digital Arts Resource Centre)

Board Vice-Chair

SAW Video (now Digital Arts Resource Centre)

Board Member

SAW Video (now Digital Arts Resource Centre)

Provided strategic leadership and governance for a non-profit media arts organization, guiding long-term planning, financial sustainability, and operational alignment with community objectives.
Mentored emerging creative talent through the Jumpstart Video Mentorship program, offering project management guidance, technical coaching, and career support to help participants develop their skills and complete creative projects.

2013

Nominee, Premier's Award

Ontario Arts Council / Ontario Colleges

2012

Film Festival Juror

One World Film Festival

2010 - 2017

Creative Director & Executive Producer

Treepot Media Inc.

Managed the full production lifecycle for award-winning short films, including A Clean Slate and Algebra, leading cross-functional creative teams, overseeing budgets, and producing projects recognized by festivals and CBC's Short Film Face Off.
Founded and grew digital media initiatives, launching Treepot.tv and the Treepot Film Festival to create curated screening platforms and digital distribution opportunities for independent filmmakers.
Built strong client relationships and delivered creative media projects for broadcast, government, and non-profit organizations, including CBC Ottawa, Natural Resources Canada, the Nobel Women's Initiative, and leading production companies.

2007 - 2009

Diploma in Television Broadcasting

Algonquin College, Graduated with Honours, Editor of the Year (2009)

1996 - 2008

Systems Consultant & Software Engineer

CGI (Conseillers en gestion et informatique) Inc. / American Management Systems (AMS) Inc.

Consulted on enterprise software design and system architecture for government and commercial clients across North America, leading discovery, requirements analysis, solution design, and implementation.
Designed scalable n-tier web frameworks and distributed J2EE applications using object-oriented analysis to support enterprise procurement, workflow automation, and document management.
Bridged the gap between business and technical teams by translating complex business requirements into detailed technical specifications that guided successful solution delivery.

1991 - 1996

BASc (Honours), Electrical Engineering (Co-op)

University of Waterloo

Film Production & Cultural Leadership

Jith Paul is an Ottawa-based software engineer and filmmaker whose career bridges technology and independent film. He founded Treepot Media in 2010 to pursue his passion for storytelling while continuing a career in software systems design and architecture.

His directorial debut, Algebra, about a painter losing his sight, screened internationally, including at the Festival international Entr’2 marches in Cannes. His second film, A Clean Slate, an ACTRA union production about a former pop singer overcoming stage fright, premiered at Italy's Valle d'Itria Film Festival, where it won Best International Short Film.

Jith also produced Polar Bear Love, Moments, and Perfect, which were selected for CBC Television's Short Film Face Off in 2011, 2012, and 2013. He produced Karim Ayari's bilingual drama Before Me / L’homme de la maison, which won Best Film at the Festival du Court-Métrage d'Auch in France.

As an editor, Jith worked on the documentaries Partners for Peace, which screened at the Victoria Film Festival, North Boys, winner of the Founder's Award at the Yorkton Film Festival, This is My Witness, which premiered at the Paley Center in New York, and Zachary Chabot's bilingual film Bytowne, which screened at the Festival du film de l'Outaouais and the Ottawa Youth Film Festival, where it received a runner-up award.

His documentary work includes collaborations with organizations focused on community engagement, social impact, and advocacy. Through Co-Creation for the Rideau Hall Foundation and documentaries with the Nobel Women's Initiative, Jith has developed a storytelling approach rooted in listening, collaboration, and respectfully amplifying the voices of participants.

Beyond producing and editing films, Jith has played a leadership role in strengthening Canada's independent film community. Through the Treepot Film Festival, he presented more than 150 Canadian films across Ottawa between 2011 and 2014. In 2015, he co-founded the Ottawa Canadian Film Festival (OCan), helping establish it as a federally incorporated charity and Canadian Screen Award-qualifying festival before completing his decade of service on its board in 2024.

Alongside his creative work, Jith has more than 20 years of experience designing and delivering enterprise digital systems. He holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Waterloo and a diploma in Television Broadcasting from Algonquin College. Jith was nominated for the Ontario Colleges Premier's Award in 2013, served on the board of SAW Video (now the Digital Arts Resource Centre), and leads film613, where he edits and publishes reviews, interviews, and features celebrating film and screen culture in the Ottawa–Outaouais region.

Jith's film-related work is listed on IMDB. You can also follow him on Letterboxd.