Balaji Santhanam
About Balaji Santhanam
Balaji Santhanam is an Associate Project Manager with a background in Computer Science and extensive experience in developing RESTful web services. He has worked in various roles at Aspire Systems, focusing on solution architecture and scalable systems, and possesses strong skills in software testing, deployment, and cloud environments.
Current Role at Aspire Systems
Balaji Santhanam currently serves as an Associate Project Manager at Aspire Systems, a position he has held since 2020. He is based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing project execution and ensuring that deliverables meet quality standards and client expectations.
Career Progression at Aspire Systems
Balaji has held multiple roles at Aspire Systems, contributing to his extensive experience in the field. He began as an Engineer in 2010, progressing to Senior Engineer and then Module Leader from 2011 to 2014. He served as a Technical Lead for three months in 2015, followed by a role as Consultant from 2015 to 2018, and Lead Consultant from 2019 to 2020.
Education and Academic Background
Balaji Santhanam completed his Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at T.S. Narayanasamy Arts And Science College from 2001 to 2004. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Computer Applications (MCA) from Presidency College between 2004 and 2007. His foundational education includes studies at Santhome Higher Secondary School, where he focused on Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Computer Science from 1994 to 2001.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Balaji possesses extensive technical skills, particularly in developing and consuming RESTful web services. He has a strong background in designing scalable multi-tenant systems and is proficient in using tools such as Jenkins, Selenium, and PHPUnit for software testing and deployment. His expertise extends to configuring version control systems like Subversion and GIT, and he is skilled in using the Symfony framework and PHP5.
Experience with Cloud Environments
Balaji has experience working with cloud environments, specifically Acquia Cloud and Amazon AWS. He has implemented responsive web design using CSS and HTML and utilizes Google Analytics for web analytics and data-driven decision-making. His focus on solution architecture emphasizes delivering highly available applications.