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Balasubramaniam (Bala) P A

Chief Operating Officer at CostpriZe

Bala P A has a diverse work experience spanning over three decades. Beginning in 1988, they worked as a Field Support Engineer at Electro Systems Associates Pvt Ltd. From 1989 to 1993, they served as a Customer Support Engineer at Advanced Micronic Devices Ltd, where they were responsible for installing, configuring, servicing, and maintaining client computers.

In 1993, Bala established their own business, Mutek, focused on providing computer services, maintenance and support, and selling unbranded computers. Balasubramaniam (Bala) also oversaw the installation, implementation, and management of servers, networks, and helpdesk operations.

Moving on, Bala worked at 24/7, Inc as a Senior Manager from 2004 to 2006. In this role, they managed and planned technology projects, led a team of 50 members across multiple locations, and interacted with clients to finalize project plans and ensure efficient IT infrastructure operations.

From 2006 to 2014, Bala joined HCL Technologies, first as a Group Manager and later as an AGM. Balasubramaniam (Bala) handled Chennai IT operations, overseeing a user base of 22,000+, and managed various projects such as building consolidations, VDI implementation, encryption, and more. Bala also facilitated the establishment of Offshore Development Centers for multiple clients, utilizing both HCL and client infrastructures.

In 2014, Bala joined EffOne as a Program Director - Consultant, responsible for strategy and implementations of IT infrastructure solutions for global customers. Balasubramaniam (Bala) played a crucial role in delivering software and infrastructure solutions from locations in Silicon Valley, CA, and Bengaluru, India.

From 2017 to 2019, Bala worked as a Consultant for various companies, including Effone Technologies Pvt. Ltd, where they provided guidance and advisory services in infrastructure management and solutioning.

Most recently, Bala joined CostpriZe in 2020 as the Chief Operating Officer. Their role involves managing R&D and DevOps personnel to handle the development and support of the Gito platform, which transforms offline retail into a blockchain-secured omni-commerce store-as-a-platform.

Bala's work experience demonstrates their expertise in IT operations, project management, infrastructure solutions, and leadership roles.

Balasubramaniam (Bala) P A holds a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering from Malnad College of Engineering. No specific information regarding the duration or dates of this education is provided.

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