Bio
Bio
Burak Kara is a video streaming architect with a Ph.D. in Computer Science (Inria / University of Rennes, 2026) specializing in multi-CDN content steering, video delivery protocols, and AI integration. DASH-IF Excellence in DASH Award recipient with 14 peer-reviewed publications and 6 patents.
📍Rennes, France
Software ArchitectPh.D.Skills
Experience
Associate Software Architect
SynamediaMar 2023 - Mar 2026
Rennes, FranceDesigned and built PoCs for Content Steering (frequent CAT renewal, power efficiency-aware steering, edge cache switching) for IBC, NAB, and customer innovation days — leading to collaborations with Akamai, CastLabs, Bitmovin, and Orange.
Drove PoC-to-product transitions; one evolved into Quortex Switch, a commercial multi-CDN switching product.
Explored Media over QUIC (MOQ) and AI-driven live video understanding; building a smart LLM-triggering pipeline.
Authored 8 peer-reviewed papers and filed 3 patent applications; received DASH-IF Excellence in DASH Award.
Contributing member of DASH-IF, SVTA, CTA-WAVE, and Greening of Streaming working groups.
Delivered 3 guest lectures on CDNs for Master 2 students, ISTIC, Université de Rennes.
PythonNext.jsDockerAWSLaTeXResearchMOQAI/LLM
Software Engineer
ParaşütOct 2022 - Mar 2023
Remote - TurkeyDeveloped and improved outbound invoice experience for 50K+ users.
Ruby on RailsEmber.jsCI/CD
Selected Publications
Content Steering Beyond Multi-CDN: Intra-CDN Edge Cache Switching as a Use CaseBurak Kara and Gwendal SimonACM 5th Mile-High Video Conference (MHV '26)
CDN Failure Management in Content Steering Multi-CDN SystemBurak Kara and Gwendal SimonACM 4th Mile-High Video Conference (MHV '25)
Modeling Energy Regulations for CDN EconomicsBurak Kara, Bruno Tuffin, and Gwendal SimonACM 4th Mile-High Video Conference (MHV '25)
🏅 Power Efficient Multi-CDN Communication over Content Steering ServerBurak Kara and Gwendal SimonACM Multimedia Systems Conference (MMSys '24)
Could Head Motions Affect Quality When Viewing 360-Degree Videos?Burak Kara, Mehmet N. Akcay, Ali C. Begen, Saba Ahsan, Igor D.D. Curcio and Emre AksuIEEE MultiMedia '22
Education
PhD, Computer Science
Inria2023 - 2026
Rennes, FranceThesis: Sustainability in Multi-CDN Streaming: Economic Drivers and Steering Strategies
Defended: Mar 2026
CIFRE Agreement: Inria & Synamedia | Associated University: University of Rennes
Advisor: Bruno Tuffin (Inria) | Co-advisor: Gwendal Simon (Synamedia)
MSc, Computer Science
Ozyegin University2020 - 2022
Istanbul, TurkeyGPA: 3.96/4.00Thesis: Enhancement of 360-Video Experience during Head Motion
Advisor: Ali C. Begen
Full Merit Scholarship - High Honor Degree