As Founder/CEO of Smart Ideas Creative Communications Inc., Aj Thakker has over 20 years of innovation and experience in broadcast television and live or live-to-screen events. He has recently provided remote production solutions to CTV, Bell Media, CP24, Dome Media Productions and CBC Radio Canada and has produced, directed and licensed hundreds of hours of original programming to a wide variety of clients across North America while providing communications and technical expertise to multiple municipal government organizations across the province.

Aj ensures that the team is fully-versed in the design, development and implementation of integrated marketing/communications strategies and initiatives that are effectively leveraged by innovative events and appropriate media extensions. He is an award-winning multi-media and live program producer with hands-on experience with  broadcast-quality video production equipment, including full HD and 4K production solutions and next-generation streaming technology.