Talk Intermediate

Scaling Entri's Educational VOD Platform: Lessons from Building an Innovative In-House Solution using FOSS.

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Session Description

Entri, a leading educational platform in India, has successfully built and deployed an advanced, in-house Video-on-Demand (VOD) solution to stream over 2 lakh plus videos to its rapidly growing user base. In this session, we will share our journey, the unique challenges we faced, and the innovative solutions we developed to create a highly scalable, cost-effective, and secure VOD platform.

We will begin by discussing the key drivers behind our decision to build an in-house VOD platform, highlighting the benefits of cost control, flexibility, customization, and data ownership. We will then dive into the technical architecture, showcasing how we leveraged free and open-source tools and cloud infrastructure to create a highly efficient and scalable system.

A significant focus of our presentation will be on the smart transcoding techniques we employed to optimize video delivery and user experience. We will share insights into how we went beyond paid third-party platforms to build something of our own.

Another key aspect of our solution is the automated transcription pipeline, which we built using a combination of open-source and proprietary technologies. We will demonstrate how this pipeline enables features like video co-piloting, where students can collaborate on educational content in real-time, and how it contributes to the overall accessibility and engagement of our platform.

Throughout the session, we will share practical lessons learned, best practices, and the challenges we overcame in building and maintaining our in-house VOD platform. We believe that our experience can serve as a valuable roadmap for other educational platforms looking to build similar solutions and overcome the unique challenges of scaling video content delivery.

References

https://github.com/Entri-App/mp4-to-mpegdash-py, https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=me.entri.entrime&hl=en_IN&pli=1

Session Categories

FOSS

Speakers

Soumya Sebastian Senior Product Engineer | ENTRI

Soumya Sebastian is a Senior Product Engineer at Entri, where she is passionate about using technology to democratize education and create equal opportunities for all. With over 5 years of experience in the tech industry, Soumya has developed a strong expertise in building scalable and innovative solutions. As a self-taught coder and career shifter, she brings a unique perspective to her role.

At Entri, Soumya plays a crucial role in the development and enhancement of the platform's features, contributing to the company's mission of making quality education accessible to everyone. Her ability to translate complex requirements into user-friendly experiences has been instrumental in driving Entri's growth.

In her free time, Soumya loves to build products and explore new technologies. She has attempted projects like Beyond and Machan AI, showcasing her passion for innovation and problem-solving. This entrepreneurial spirit and drive to create meaningful solutions have been key to Soumya's success as a Product Engineer.