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The Data Scientist Show
Ads forecasting at Netflix and Spotify, how to build your personal moat - Jeff Li - The Data Scientist Show #069
Sep 14, 2023
Jeff Li, a senior data scientist at Netflix and former data science manager at Spotify, discusses ads forecasting, career paths as a manager vs IC, and the culture differences at Spotify, Netflix, and Doordash. They also talk about the challenges of forecasting in finance and ads, detecting and accounting for seasonality and black swan events in advertising, transitioning from manager to senior data scientist, comparing company cultures, changes in tech stacks and data visualization tools, the future of forecasting, the importance of mentors in career growth, and the role of communication skills for data scientists.
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- Having experience in both advertising and forecasting is highly valued in the industry, helping individuals build a unique and valuable career profile.
- Forecasting is applied in various industries, such as financial forecasting for revenue estimation and inventory optimization for accurate sales forecasting and shelf stocking adjustments.
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Importance of Having Ads Experience and Forecasting Expertise
Having experience in both advertising and forecasting is highly valued in the industry. Netflix recognized the importance of a candidate with expertise in both areas, which helped the speaker secure their role. Finding the intersection of skill sets that are sought after in the industry can help individuals build a unique and valuable career profile.
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