Balaji Saranathan Email & Phone Number

Dublin 2, Ie

Key responsibilities ( supported by an awesome team)- establish and run a OCIO / OCTO office for one of the largest account- Own and manage a large portfolio of highly cross functional technology projects across the business lines- Responsible for defining, rolling out and governing enterprise portfolio delivery governance process- Build a strong customer centric technology services team from infrastructure enablement to innovative new solutions for business- Growing and managing a talented high performing team spread across the globe- Manage the technology eco system partner relationship management

Dublin 2, Ie

Global Technology Services Delivery Senior Manager for AccentureKey responsibilities ( supported by an awesome team)- establish and run a OCIO / OCTO office for one of the largest account- Own and manage a large portfolio of highly cross functional technology projects across the business lines- Responsible for defining, rolling out and governing enterprise portfolio delivery governance process- Build a strong customer centric technology services team from infrastructure enablement to innovative new solutions for business- Growing and managing a talented high performing team spread across the globe- Manage the technology eco system partner relationship management

Dublin 2, Ie

Technology Delivery Lead for Manufacturing Analytics @Facebook

Dublin 2, Ie

Open Source Technology Portfolio Sales & Delivery Lead @ Apple Computers Delivery Lead @ Cisco Systems - Product Engineering•Responsible for the growth strategy of the portfolio •P&L management of the portfolio•Client Relationship Development and generating opportunities for growth.•Sales & Presales Enablement.•Collaborating with technology experts in identifying right solutions for Cloud first applications , Real Time Streaming application platform and Mobile first web applications•Mentor and grow the technology team and manage the performance of the team•Supervise the delivery of all technical projects for the client•Act as the Delivery escalation point for the client•Own and Oversee delivery of 10+ project teams across shores .Additional Roles Played:Techno Functional Lead for developing a Service Framework for Global Business Intelligence applications.Technology SME for developing a MicroServices architecture based platform for HR systems.As a delivery SME and Agile Coach, responsible for the adoption of Agile development practices across projects.Engaged as part of the Great Place to Work Team to create a sustainable and motivated environment for the account teamAs the Innovation lead, drove the Innovation Agenda within the account team. Key KPIs include increased idea generation and closure through business acceptance.As the tools lead , led the implementation of cloud based account level tools for sales effectiveness providing competitive intelligence.

Bangalore, Karnataka, In

Dublin 2, Ie

Java and OpenSource Services Lead for Accenture @ clients - Apple & DisneyRole: Technology Delivery ManagerManaged a portfolio of services for varous Disney brands including DisneyLand, Cruise Line, Vacation Club and Walt Disney World involving Application Maintenance and production supportAs Offshore Delivery Lead, managed team of 50 + developers across multiple project teams and manage the over all project deliveryAct as the Agile coach and evangelize the adoption of Agile Scrum Development practices from PPSM perspectiveEngaged as Subject Matter Expertise and Technical Consultant for the offshore team for the entire account working on Agile methodologies and is responsible for the quality and successful implementation of the sprints across different modules in the project.

Dublin 2, Ie

Bangalore, Karnataka, In

Started as a Senior Software Engineer and progressively promoted as Technical Lead and Technical ArchitectArchitected and managed different releases of web based Network Routing Service Manager and Element Manager for Nortel Network's enterprise class of switches.Technologies used include Java, J2EE, RPC style programming, XML / XSLT, Javascript , CLI, TL1Led development of applications using H.323, SIP protocol stackWorked as lead on-shore co-ordinator for successful high quality delivery of telecom softwares for the clientsGenerated ideas and implemented them for client value creationEstablished Subject Matter Expert across one of the largest client account for WiproPublished paper on distributed logging in the internal Wipro Capability forum​

Started as a Software Engineer and progressively held positions as Senior Software Engineer, JMX Evangelist and Senior System AnalystResponsible for architecture, design , development and quality assurance of network management software products.Core member of the product team for Adventnet AgentToolkit - Java EditionDeveloped software products on technologies like Java, J2EE, RMI, CORBA, SNMP, TL1, JMX, front end web application development using HTML, Javascript, CSSLed the team that built the first independently certified JMX implementation by Sun Microsystems Managed the customer support for Adventnet Agent Toolkit. Define product roadmap, backlog grooming and product managementEvaluated current service needs and product satisfaction levels with established customers.Enhanced marketing exposure through effective website content management and direct correspondence with potential clients.Uncovered and qualified prospects and sales opportunities in targeted markets using external resources.Evaluated market trends and recommended marketing budget allocations to top management.

Masters In Business Administration, Business Administration And Management, (Entreprenuership, Operations And Information Systems )

Bachelor Of Engineering (B.E.), Instrumentation And Control Engineering