Beyond the algorithm

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

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

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.

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.

In our #BeyondTheAlgorithm series, we dive into the heart of the action to capture the success journeys of our Dreamsters. In our second edition, we capture our Director of Engineering - Vinita Miranda's inspiring journey from a Java Developer to a Mobile App expert at Dream11.

Technology is our backbone to delivering a world-class user experience. In the first edition of our #BeyondTheAlgorithm series, we embarked on a journey to highlight the remarkable achievements of our Technology and Engineering teams at Dream11. In this blog, Pradip Thoke, VP of Data Engineering, Dream11, shares his inspiring story of dedication, and perseverance that has helped shape the company’s engineering prowess.