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Ask the Expert: Alex Brotman, Senior Engineer, Comcast

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Denis O'Sullivan, Jesse Sumrak
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1,588
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42
Language
English
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Summary

The interview with Alex Brotman, a senior engineer at Comcast, delves into the complexities of email deliverability, focusing on the roles and responsibilities of an anti-abuse engineer. Brotman discusses the intricacies of ensuring desired emails reach customers while filtering out unwanted ones, highlighting the use of reputation systems, feedback loops, and external data feeds in the decision-making process. He explains how customer demographics influence email policies, the importance of sender reputation, and the tools available for businesses to educate themselves about email systems. Brotman also addresses the factors leading to higher spam complaint rates at Comcast and provides insights into managing subscriber engagement and avoiding blocklists. Throughout the interview, he emphasizes the need for a nuanced, data-driven approach to email management and the value of industry collaboration in defining best practices for email security.

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