Balakrishnan Arumugam
About Balakrishnan Arumugam
Balakrishnan Arumugam is a Senior Manager at Aspire Systems with extensive experience in managing projects with distributed Agile teams. He specializes in strategic client partnerships, process improvement, and integration projects, leveraging his background in computer science and physics.
Work at Aspire
Balakrishnan Arumugam has been employed at Aspire Systems since 2007, serving as a Senior Manager for 17 years. In this role, he has managed program portfolios that encompass revenue management, resource skills matrix, recruitment planning, and technology stack management. His responsibilities include executing projects with distributed Agile teams across various time zones, utilizing an onshore/offshore model. He also plays a significant role in strategic client partnerships, collaborating with subject matter experts, product owners, and stakeholders to develop innovative solutions.
Previous Experience
Before joining Aspire Systems, Balakrishnan worked at Vishwak Solutions Pvt Ltd as a Senior Software Engineer from 2005 to 2007. His career began at TAKE Solutions, where he served as a Software Engineer for nine months in 2004-2005. These roles provided him with foundational experience in software engineering and project management, contributing to his extensive expertise in the field.
Education and Expertise
Balakrishnan Arumugam holds a Master of Computer Applications (MCA) degree from Madurai Kamraj University, which he completed from 1998 to 2001. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Physics from the same university, studying from 1995 to 1998. His educational background in computer science and physics supports his technical expertise in project management, application architecture, and integration projects involving SOAP and REST APIs.
Process Improvement Contributions
Balakrishnan has actively contributed to process improvement initiatives through his participation in Software Engineering Process Group (SEPG) activities and internal audits. His involvement spans various compliance programs, including Information Security Management System (ISMS), Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMi), Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS), and Service Organization Control 2 (SOC2). These contributions reflect his commitment to enhancing operational efficiency and compliance within the organization.
Training and Development Management
In his current role, Balakrishnan facilitates training and development activities through an internal academy, managing a team of over 100 members. This responsibility highlights his focus on team development and knowledge sharing within the organization, ensuring that team members are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in their roles.