I am Anu Priya Umakathan, a Senior Programmatic Associate with 8+ years of experience in programmatic advertising, RTB, data-driven campaign strategies, and ad tech. I specialize in managing high-budget programmatic campaigns, optimizing audience segmentation, leveraging AI-driven bidding strategies, and improving ROI across display, video, native, audio, and CTV. I thrive in fast-paced environments, collaborating with media, engineering, and product teams to deliver innovative solutions, resolve technical challenges, and drive client success. I’m a proactive learner who adapts quickly to new technologies and thrives under pressure while coordinating multiple tasks and meeting deadlines.

ANU PRIYA UMAKANTHAN

I am Anu Priya Umakathan, a Senior Programmatic Associate with 8+ years of experience in programmatic advertising, RTB, data-driven campaign strategies, and ad tech. I specialize in managing high-budget programmatic campaigns, optimizing audience segmentation, leveraging AI-driven bidding strategies, and improving ROI across display, video, native, audio, and CTV. I thrive in fast-paced environments, collaborating with media, engineering, and product teams to deliver innovative solutions, resolve technical challenges, and drive client success. I’m a proactive learner who adapts quickly to new technologies and thrives under pressure while coordinating multiple tasks and meeting deadlines.

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I am Anu Priya Umakathan, a Senior Programmatic Associate with 8+ years of experience in programmatic advertising, RTB, data-driven campaign strategies, and ad tech. I specialize in managing high-budget programmatic campaigns, optimizing audience segmentation, leveraging AI-driven bidding strategies, and improving ROI across display, video, native, audio, and CTV.

I thrive in fast-paced environments, collaborating with media, engineering, and product teams to deliver innovative solutions, resolve technical challenges, and drive client success. I’m a proactive learner who adapts quickly to new technologies and thrives under pressure while coordinating multiple tasks and meeting deadlines.

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Work Experience

Senior Programmatic Associate at Zeta Global Holdings Corp
January 1, 2022 - August 1, 2024
Led and developed a high-performing programmatic team, ensuring the successful execution of campaigns and achieving client KPIs. Spearheaded optimization strategies that improved campaign efficiency and ROI for major brands. Managed multi-channel advertising across display, mobile, native, video, audio, and CTV platforms. Conducted in-depth performance analysis to identify trends, optimize bidding strategies, and enhance overall campaign performance. Monitored KPIs and provided insights. Collaborated with media, engineering, and product teams to innovate solutions and resolve technical challenges.
Senior Ad Trafficker at Bizdata Technologies Pvt Ltd
January 1, 2020 - December 1, 2021
Managed end-to-end ad trafficking, ensuring high accuracy and adherence to campaign specifications. Conducted performance audits and provided actionable insights to enhance campaign effectiveness. Resolved complex campaign discrepancies and provided data-driven solutions to maximize impact. Worked with various ad formats (GIF, JPG, HTML5, MRAID, VAST, VPAID, Rich Media). Troubleshooting for delivery issues, tracking, and previews; analyzed ads and adjusted strategies to improve performance and margin.
Campaign Manager at Bizdata Technologies Pvt Ltd
January 1, 2018 - December 1, 2019
Trafficking and managing creative ads across Display, Video, Native, Audio, Mobile and Facebook channels. Created Beacon, Audience Segment, Contextual concepts, Deals and Locations groups. Built taxonomy categories for data contracts and contextual contracts. Generated EOC and performance reports; used DFP to block malicious ads and provided IAS, DoubleClick, Nielsen reporting. Troubleshot issues before launch; managed insertion orders; ensured compliance with ad standards.
Junior Analyst at Bizdata Technologies Pvt Ltd
January 1, 2016 - December 1, 2017
Campaigns setup and Creative testing; monitor and editing campaigns; ensure client specifications; real-time reporting; ensure accuracy and timeliness of data.
Trainee Editor at Scientific Publishing Services Pvt Ltd
September 1, 2015 - December 1, 2015
Reviewed and refined technical content to ensure publication-readiness; developed keen attention to detail and analytical skills.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Science) at Prince Dr.K Vasudevan College of Engineering and Technology
August 1, 2011 - May 1, 2015

Qualifications

DV360 Certification (Google)
January 11, 2030 - March 30, 2026
Amazon DSP Certification
January 11, 2030 - March 30, 2026
HubSpot Digital Marketing Certification
January 11, 2030 - March 30, 2026
Facebook Marketing and Advertising Certification
January 11, 2030 - March 30, 2026
Microsoft Advertising Display & Video Certification
January 11, 2030 - March 30, 2026
Programmatic Essentials (MediaMath)
January 11, 2030 - March 30, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services