I worked with Sir Shefik for about 2 years on many NBC Sports scheduling systems helping me and my team to be most efficient in our day-to-day tasks. Shefik understood exactly what we needed and what was the best approach to get there. He was clear with next steps and plans and then executed them on time. The best part was that he understood our business really well here at NBC Sports so was he was able to make recommendations and pinpoint are biggest issues. I enjoyed working with them and hoping our paths cross in the future.
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I'm honored and grateful to receive this thoughtful testimonial from Marc Iacovelli (Vice President of Program Planning & Scheduling at NBC Sports / NBCUniversal).
Working together on NBC Sports scheduling systems was a highly rewarding experience. Under my role as Technical Lead, supporting Marc and his team in improving day-to-day efficiency required a strong alignment between technical execution and business needs — something I always strive to prioritize.
It's especially meaningful to know that my approach — understanding challenges, defining clear next steps, and delivering on time — made a positive impact. I take great pride in building complex and intricate technical solutions as a hands-on developer while overseeing and leading a development team, and contributing strategically by identifying opportunities for business improvement and strengthening stakeholder engagement.
Thank you, Marc, for your kind words and for the collaboration. I truly value the work we accomplished together and hope our paths cross again in the future.
If you are working on complex technical challenges, or building something impactful, I'm always open to connecting and collaborating.
Last Updated: March 22, 2026
