Valentin Couster

Market Intelligence Analyst Ott, Telecom & Media @Dataxis

Berlin, DE

Summary- Led global market data updates and research across the OTT, Pay TV, telecommunications, and connected device industries. Focused on emerging markets across SAARC, SEA, MENA, and Sub-Saharan Africa. Produced insights for clients to inform business strategies.Key Responsibilities & Achievements- Maintained and updated structured datasets for hundreds of telecom and media companies across 100+ countries worldwide- Used Excel for large-scale data collection, normalization, and validation- Wrote market research articles covering streaming platforms (AVOD, SVOD, TVOD), broadband, mobile networks, and connected devices- Wrote and structured panel discussion content for key industry events, based on direct conversations with industry experts and regional leaders (Retail Media Days MENA, CTV Ad Days MENA, Nextv Series MENA)- Analyzed device ecosystems (smart TVs, smartphones, OS) and infrastructure trends (STBs, 5G, fiber, cable)- Developed new technical competencies by exploring and applying emerging tools; used basic Python and APIs (e.g, DeepSeek, Perplexity) for data enrichment and exploratory research