DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE

FRIDAY SEMINAR NOTICE

SPEAKER:
Mr. Rohit Saini
Senior Data Scientist, Zee | IISc | Quantum Computing Enthusiast | QIndia

TITLE:
“Revolutionizing User Experience: The Power and Potential of Interactive Search & Recommendations”

DAY & DATE & TIME:
Friday, 8th September 2023
4.00 PM (Tea/Coffee at 3.45 PM)

VENUE: Seminar Hall, Department of Management Studies, IISc.

Abstract:

In the vast digital landscape, guiding users to relevant content is paramount. Interactive search systems enhance user interaction, while recommendation systems harness machine learning to anticipate user interests. This seminar delves into the innovations at Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited, highlighting pioneering search and recommendation solutions that amplify user experience. We’ll touch on QuantumML’s future implications for recommendations. Throughout this journey, the importance of collaboration, tackling technical challenges, and leading technological innovations becomes evident. These systems, aiming to transform user-content interaction, promise a brighter, more intuitive digital future. Attendees will gain insights into the evolving dynamics of search and recommendation.

In today’s digital world, there is an ever-increasing amount of content available to users. However, the challenge is not just to produce content, but to also guide users to the most relevant content efficiently and effectively. This is where interactive search and recommendation systems come in.

Interactive search systems allow users to interact with the search results in a more natural way, such as by asking follow-up questions or providing feedback. Recommendation systems, on the other hand, use machine learning to predict what content users are likely to be interested in.

In this seminar, I will discuss the power and potential of interactive search and recommendation systems. I will share insights from my work at Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited, where we have developed groundbreaking interactive search and recommendation systems that have significantly improved user experience.

I will also discuss the emerging field of QuantumML and its potential implications for the future of recommendation systems. Finally, I will share the lessons I have learned from developing these systems, emphasizing the significance of interdisciplinary collaboration, the need to navigate technical challenges, and the thrill of spearheading technological innovations.

I believe that interactive search and recommendation systems have the potential to revolutionize the way users interact with content. By providing users with a more personalized and relevant experience, these systems can help users find the information they need more quickly and easily.

I hope that this seminar will give attendees a deeper understanding of the current landscape and the exciting directions interactive search and recommendation systems are heading.

About the Speaker:

Rohit is a seasoned data scientist, currently spearheading the role of Senior Data Scientist for Search and recommendation at Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited. An illustrious alumnus of the Indian Institute of Science, Rohit possesses deep expertise spanning domains such as media, entertainment, healthcare, and marketing. Having been at the vanguard of innovation, he has championed transformative projects, including the groundbreaking GenAI-driven interactive search system. With a solid blend of a rigorous academic foundation and dynamic industry experience, Rohit embodies the fusion of theory and practice in the rapidly advancing landscape of data science.

ALL ARE WELCOME