Jay Bala
About Jay Bala
Jay Bala is the SVP of Product at Automation Anywhere and a strategic investor at Hachidori Robotics Private Limited, with extensive experience in product management and technology leadership.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
Jay Bala holds multiple influential roles in various organizations. He serves as SVP Product at Automation Anywhere in the San Francisco Bay Area. Additionally, he is a Strategic Investor at Hachidori Robotics Private Limited in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. He is also a Partner at 3i Partners (Impact India Investment Partners) and serves as an Advisor and Investor at both Stragiliti and Switchboard Software.
Professional Background
Jay Bala's career spans more than three decades across various leading roles in the tech industry. He began his career at CMC Limited as a Senior Software Engineer and later worked at Ramco Systems as a Product Development Manager. Bala spent a significant portion of his career at Informatica Corporation, taking on roles such as Senior Consultant, Professional Services Manager, Senior Development Manager, Senior Product Manager, and Director of Product Management. He co-founded Claritics, where he served as CTO and VP of Products until its acquisition by Nexient. Subsequently, he became VP of Big Data Solutions and Information Management at Nexient. He also took on the role of VP Product at Automation Anywhere from 2015 to 2021 before his promotion to SVP Product.
Education and Expertise
Jay Bala graduated from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, with a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering. He also holds an MBA in Information Systems and Finance from the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta. Bala has deep expertise in process automation, big data analytics, digital marketing solutions, and ERP applications. His technological prowess extends to enterprise process design, business analytics, customer segmentation, and data platform architecture.
Achievements and Skills
Throughout his career, Jay Bala has excelled in various business and technology leadership roles. His skills include early go-to-market strategies, product vision, MVP requirements, product roadmap development, and customer success initiatives. He has a strong track record in sales enablement, technical product sales, and customer product fit assessments. Bala’s efforts have consistently helped companies build successful, revenue-generating products.
Tenure at Informatica
Jay Bala spent eight formative years at Informatica Corporation, a leading data integration company. During his tenure, he progressed through several key positions including Senior Consultant, Professional Services Manager, Senior Development Manager, Senior Product Manager, and Director of Product Management. His experience at Informatica significantly contributed to his comprehensive understanding of data products and customer success strategies.