Data Projects: Managing Data Assets at Netflix Scale
Original URL: https://netflixtechblog.com/data-projects-managing-data-assets-at-netflix-scale-7ca25888591e
Article Written: May 11, 2026
Added: July 20, 2026
Type: project
Summary
The article discusses the challenges Netflix faces in managing its vast data assets, particularly around access control and identity management. It introduces 'Data Projects' as a solution that aggregates related data assets under a single identity, improving permission management and workflow stability. The article highlights the benefits of this approach, including reduced administrative overhead and enhanced stability of scheduled workloads. Additionally, it outlines the broader implications of Data Projects beyond data access, suggesting a potential future for project-based management across various domains at Netflix.
💠Your Thoughts
Manage the data access from the table leave to the asset level, from people behind change to team behind. Grouping the millions table by projects (abstraction) is good, but that’s a big integration works. And how to judge the ROI?