Bala Venkataraman

Bala Venkataraman is a Principal Program Manager at Microsoft, specializing in Azure Machine Learning and the Spark-based integrations that enable big data capabilities. With a robust background in the software industry, Bala has successfully transitioned through various roles, starting as an Assistant Manager at Escorts Limited, moving to Project Manager at Infosys, and then taking on significant responsibilities at Microsoft across finance and machine learning domains. Bala’s experience includes defining product roadmaps, designing features, and managing relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. They have demonstrated proficiency in agile methodologies and effective communication, fostering customer-centric solutions throughout their career.