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In his impressive career spanning over two decades, Bala has consistently championed the idea that strong team development is the cornerstone of effective management. He began his journey with 2.5 years in systems programming at CDAC and SASKEN in Bangalore before moving to Hyderabad in 1997. There, he joined DeShaw India to develop large-scale internet applications. Bala was the first employee at Juno, a company that emerged from DeShaw and later evolved into United Online Inc (UOL). His exceptional interpersonal skills helped teams forge enduring, productive relationships, enabling UOL to establish six offshore teams across different companies in the US. His insights also revolutionized the interactions between Development and QA teams, significantly boosting their combined productivity.
Bala played a crucial role in building a team at UOL-India that developed one of the world’s first multi-threaded Enterprise Mail Transfer Agents (MTA). Later, he established and expanded their QA team from 5 to 75 members over a decade, increasing its contribution from 2% to 80%. This team was organized into 21 sub-teams to meet the QA needs of six constituent businesses of the parent organization.
At UOL, Bala was responsible for all technology teams (Development, QA, and Operations) working for the Classmates and MyPoints businesses. His willingness to embrace challenges and his versatility in managing people from diverse backgrounds led him to successfully build and grow teams in Software Development, QA, Design, CRM, and Operations during his 19-year tenure at UOL.
In May 2016, Bala moved to CDK-Global’s India office to head their International Software Development team in Hyderabad. By January 2018, he transitioned to SEARCE Software, a Cloud and Analytics-based Business Transformation Company, as Vice President of Better Living. In his current role, Bala is exploring ways to incorporate Reflective Practices at SEARCE to enhance employee efficiency and effectiveness.
In 2002, Bala received the prestigious British Chevening Scholarship, being one of the 12 young managers chosen from across India for the British Government’s “Advanced Management Program for Young Indian IT Managers.” He completed his Certificate in Business Administration (CBA) as part of this program.
In 2013, as part of his journey to becoming a coach, Bala earned his PCC (Professional Certified Coach) certification from the International Coach Federation (ICF).
Bala is also an avid meditator, having practiced Raja Yoga Meditation for the past 25 years. His passion for sharing the principles of Applied Spirituality with the IT community led him to co-found the SPIR-IT Summit Wellness Conference, organize numerous Spirituality in IT Retreats, and give talks and conduct meditation retreats for students, professionals, doctors, teachers, and senior executives in 15 countries.
Digital Wellness refers to the practice of maintaining a healthy relationship with digital technologies, ensuring their use enhances rather than harms our mental, physical, and emotional well-being. It involves setting boundaries, promoting mindful usage, and raising awareness about the potential negative impacts of excessive screen time and digital addiction. The goal is to create a balanced digital lifestyle that supports overall health and productivity.
Digital technologies, particularly mobile devices, have become integral to our lives, offering many benefits. However, excessive use, especially among young children, is leading to addiction and negative consequences. Recent research highlights the rising mobile usage across all age groups, with kids as young as two becoming addicted. This widespread ignorance about the harmful effects of mobile usage could result in a generation plagued by cognitive and emotional issues. In response, a group of IT professionals practicing Raja Yoga meditation is launching an initiative to spread awareness about the toxic impact of indiscriminate digital technology use on our bodies, minds, and lives, encouraging everyone to join this digital wellness movement.
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Spread this message in Schools, Colleges, Offices, wherever you can. Remember to start with your Home :-).
Come Join us and become a Digital Wellness Ambassador to Save (y)our Future.
For any queries, please contact: idigitaldetox@gmail.com
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