Big Data Career and Skill | Industry Insights by Piyush Kumar, MakeMyTrip | upGrad

Piyush Kumar is the Head of Data Platform Engineering at MakeMyTrip. He heads the Data team (Data platform, Data Science and Business Intelligence functions) at MakeMyTrip to support various LOBs (Line of Businesses - Flights, Hotels, Holidays, Ground). Along with defining Big Data strategy, he looks after designing and building scalable, distributed, machine learning platform for Big Data system with real-time streaming and batch processing for Clickstream, Mobile, Transactional, CRM (Customer relationship management) & user feedback (reviews) data. In an exclusive two-part interview series, Piyush provides valuable insights to UpGrad about how MakeMyTrip has leveraged Big Data, in line with current trends, to upgrade and enhance its product offerings. #BigDataApplications #MakyMyTrip #DataScience In the Part 1 of the series, Piyush talks about how MakeMyTrip uses Big Data to solve critical business problems in the area of customer segmentation, personalisation, building data pipelines, etc. He also explains the architecture of the big data system at MakeMyTrip. Watch the Part 1 here: https://youtu.be/uDlV3FLhsu4 In this Part 2 of the series, Piyush shares insights on career planning for big data enthusiasts highlighting different career paths available in Big Data and the necessary skill sets required. Join the Big Data industry now! Check out the PG Program In Big Data Engineering with BITS Pilani https://upgrad.com/big-data/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Organic_Social&utm_campaign=YouTube_Video&utm_term=YouTube_Video_BD&utm_content=YouTube_Video_BD_MMT_Piyush2 Open the doors for your career through upGrad. Experience a new way of learning online with dedicated mentorship, industry exposure and expert career assistance. #LifeKoKaroLift upGrad is an online higher education platform providing rigorous industry-relevant programs designed and delivered in collaboration with world-class faculty and industry. Merging the latest technology, pedagogy, and services, upGrad is creating an immersive learning experience – anytime and anywhere. upGrad began in 2015 with the conviction that in an ever-changing industry, professionals need to continuously upskill themselves in order to stay relevant. upGrad has created some of India’s largest online programs to help thousands of professionals achieve their career goals in the areas of data, technology, and management. Stay on top of your industry by interacting with us on our social channels: Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/upgrad_edu Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UpGradGlobal Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/upgrad_edu Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ueducation/Joint Certificate from Cambridge Judge Business School Executive Education and upGrad‌