Meet Arun Pai - Dream11’s SVP of Analytics. In Arun, Dream11 discovers not just a leader, but a dynamic force uniting technology and sportsmanship, driving innovation with humility and dedication. He believes in embracing diverse domains which paved the way for his transition from a world of engineering to his passion for sports. In this #BeyondTheAlgorithm, Arun unveils the intricate data stack powering Dream11

Dream11 thrives on providing world-class user experiences to sports fans. With 200 million registered users, ensuring a smooth, unbroken app experience is crucial. The Dream11 app, powered by React native, is a critical and the most customer-facing component of the system. Moving to React Native was a big strategic bet and one of our team's most technically and organisationally challenging initiatives. In this article, we will cover why, among all cross-platform application development technologies, React Native was the best fit, and our gradual migration.

In today’s #BeyondTheAlgorithm, Aditya, AVP - Analytics & Decision Science at Dream11 shares his three-year journey of merging his passions—sports and technology at Dream11

Dream11 is gearing up for an action-packed IPL 2024 season with exciting new features. The app now has a streamlined onboarding process and a user-friendly interface, all to offer a world-class user experience. Get ready to dive into the thrill of fantasy cricket with Dream11's latest innovations!

As a sports technology company, which is user first, we conduct hundreds of experiments to offer our users world-class experiences. However, conducting clean experiments isn’t always feasible. Given this challenge, and to stay ahead of the curve, we built our very own AI-based Causal Inference Platform, which leverages existing data to determine causal impact. We’ve leveraged Causal Inference to drive critical business decisions. Continue to read this blog to understand Dream11’s AI & data-centric journey.

There was curiosity— a thirst to unravel the potential concealed within data's labyrinth for Salman Dhariwala, Director of Data Engineering at Dream11. His focus was clear - to build robust pipelines and transform raw information or data into priceless insights. More than just a tech pursuit, Salman has been keen to shape how organizations leverage data for strategic victories. Salman shares with us how his transition into the sports-tech industry allowed him to pursue his two greatest passions – technology and sports.

At Dream11, experimentation runs deep in our DNA. We believe in building a culture that gives Dreamsters opportunities to experiment, fail and learn. In this blog, we deep dive into our journey to optimise payment success rates. We’ll touch upon the challenges we faced, the solutions deployed and the mathematical underpinnings behind our approach. Join us as we delve into the world of non-stationary bandits and how they've helped us maximise the success rate of payment routing.

In a record-breaking feat, Dream11's app has taken fan engagement to new heights this year, managing a concurrency of 10.56 million users during the Indian Premier League (IPL). This time of the year, the Dream11 Stadium is nothing short of stepping onto the cricket field itself, and it's all thanks to the extraordinary efforts by our super talented teams of engineers, data scientists, product developers, designers, customer experience and ops experts. But the real magic happens when we dive into the minds of our #Dreamsters. Join us as we unveil their gameplan and insights leading upto India’s biggest sporting event in Indian cricket – the TATA IPL 2023. Get ready to go #BehindTheDream!

Meet Harsh Agrawal, our Director of Engineering at Dream11. He started as a young engineer with a curiosity for data science, and nearly 6 years later, today, he leads Dream11’s engineering efforts. Right from starting as a junior developer to leading teams building cutting-edge products, or going from one giant monolithic system to hundreds of microservices, Harsh’s journey is also a key indicator of the Dream11 app’s evolution from a simple fantasy cricket app to the world’s largest fantasy sports platform catering to 200 million+ users. His incredible experiences, from the early days of joining the startup revolution to becoming an integral part of Dream11's phenomenal growth story, are a testament to his dedication and expertise. In this edition, let’s discover Harsh’s passion for cricket and unique tech challenges.