DataHour: How Data Science is used in OTT Platforms?

About the DataHour:

The way we consume videos has undergone massive changes. Now we have multiple OTT platforms such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Zee5 and etc. to stream TV shows and movies online. With an overabundance of information and multiple criteria to compare various OTT platforms, it has become increasingly difficult for users to find the best fit for their tastes.

Through this DataHour, we will try to understand the OTT industry at a very high level, how the numbers get generated and how data science comes into picture to tie the entire narrative.

Prerequisites: Enthusiasm for learning Data Science.

Who is this DataHour for?

• Students and Freshers with an interest in Data Science.
• Data science professionals who want to accelerate their career growth

Speaker:

Siddhant Mohapatra

Data Science Lead @ Zee5

Siddhant is a part of one of the fastest growing OTT platforms as a Data Science Lead which is based out of Bangalore. As of now, he has got 7 years of Data Science experience in various domains such as sales, retail and Customer Experience firms, with expertise in Data Management, Quantitative Modelling, Business Research and Data Analytics. 

He has worked in very diversified environments like growing start-ups to MNCs like eBay and Flipkart. He has keen interest in mythology, sports and mentoring budding data enthusiasts & data storytelling.

You can follow him on Linkedin.