Gopalakrishnan Balasubramanian Email & Phone Number

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India

Software Engineering Leader in Kyndryl India (a IBM spin-off), with a 100 + member team of Developers, Architects, and Consultants, delivering Cognitive Automation Tools (3.5 M USD worth Dev/Support budget) that power hundreds of top enterprises (1000+) around the world.Lead & manage the successful development of 4 large Cognitive Automation tools as part of one of the largest transformation and migration efforts in the infrastructure services automation area, in Kyndryl. These tools help deliver critical capabilities in the spaces of Intelligent Chat Systems, Secure File Storage, Service Request Automation, Health checks & Remediation to enhance our competitive advantage. I collaborate and interact closely with cross-discipline teams consisting of Distinguished Engineers, Architects, Program Managers, Dev managers, Development & Operations. Built these tools to be secure & at the same, rank high on user experience (UX) & capabilities provided. I take special interest in the growth of technical talent through mentoring/coaching & also, in providing product/tool related feedback to help the engineers enhance/improve the capabilities and user experience further.

Bangalore

Software Engineering Leader in the GTS (Global Technology Services) Labs, with a 100 + member team of Developers, Architects, and Consultants, driven by a clear focus to deliver key Cognitive Automation Tools/Services that would power 1800 + top enterprises around the world. I have spearheaded the successful development of 6 Cognitive Automation projects in the critical spaces of Intelligent Chat Systems, Patch Management, Security Compliance, Integration Services, Service Request Automation, Health checks & Remediation to enhance our competitive advantage. I lead efforts towards providing enhanced and uniform user experience (UX) across tools. I have always focused on building & delivering secure tools, always key from a client angle e.g. ensured adherence to OWASP standards & pioneered automated security penetration testing as part of regular development lifecycle.I have fostered a very high-performing, collaborative culture and a stress-free work environment. These are reflected through consistently strong Employee Engagement scores, significant number of patent filings (between 5-10 every year), and continuous focus on upskilling within my org. I have had special interest in mentoring up-and-coming technical leaders from across the organization and also utilize the opportunity to gain insights about the latest technology trends from them.

Bangalore

Program Director at ISL (India Software Labs).Lead the development & support in the areas of App Server, Messaging/Queuing middleware (WebSphere Application Service, IBM Integration Broker & IBM MQ). out of IBM India Software Labs, Bangalore.

Bangalore

I lead the efforts successfully to ensure a quick & successful transition of the overall development & support responsibilities of key application integration & middleware products (such as WebSphere Adapters & d WebSphere Cast Iron) from partner labs across US, UK and China.Managed & delivered key capabilities & support for a large suite of on-premise & cloud connectors (25+) post transition from partner labs. I have taken critical measures to bring down support overheads through proactive identification and resolution of quality concerns/issues, coupled with enhanced focus on test automation. Honors and awards:Best People Manager - Awarded twiceThe Best of IBM Award - Awarded twice for outstanding technical contributionBravo Award - Awarded on multiple occasionsIdentified as a top talent & selected for the prestigious IBM NextGen program. Selected to be part of the Business and Technical Leaders programIntellectual Property - I have half-dozen patents published/filed & was awarded the prestigious IP Plateau by IBM.

Burlingame, California, United States

Software Engineer responsible for the development & support of a suite C++/Java Adapters in the middleware space e.g. WebSphere Adapters for Siebel, PeopleSoft, JDBC.

Burlingame, California, United States

Software Consultant responsible for the development & support of a suite C++/Java connectors in the middleware space e.g. Connectors for Vantive, JD Edwards, Siebel, PeopleSoft, JDBC.

Bachelors, Mathematics, First Class

Professional Diploma, Computer Science