Balram Vishwakarma
About Balram Vishwakarma
Balram Vishwakarma is a Manager of Specialized Services focusing on AWS and IoT at Hitachi Vantara. He has extensive experience in developing IoT solutions and Alexa skills, with a background in software development and architecture from notable companies including Accenture and IBM.
Work at Hitachi Vantara
Balram Vishwakarma currently holds the position of Manager, Specialized Services (AWS, IoT) at Hitachi Vantara. He has been with the company since 2023, working in a hybrid model from Pune, Maharashtra, India. In this role, he focuses on implementing advanced AWS and IoT solutions, leveraging his extensive experience in the field.
Previous Experience at Accenture
Prior to his current role, Balram worked at Accenture as an IoT Architect from 2021 to 2023. He spent two years in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, where he was responsible for developing IoT solutions. He also served as Team Lead - Solutions Specialist (IoT) at Accenture from 2018 to 2021, contributing to various IoT projects over a three-year period.
Education and Expertise
Balram Vishwakarma earned his Bachelor of Computer Applications (B.C.A.) from Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism and Communication, Bhopal, from 2005 to 2008. He then pursued a Master of Computer Applications (MCA) at Rajiv Gandhi Prodyogiki Vishwavidyalaya from 2008 to 2011. His educational background supports his expertise in computer applications and information sciences.
Technical Skills and Projects
Balram has developed numerous AWS IoT-based solutions for connected devices, focusing on over-the-air (OTA) updates and device management. He has implemented Amazon Dart and Dash Replenishment for Alexa skills and created multiple live Alexa Skills with third-party account linking features. His work includes contributions to the Command and Control Center for Smart Cities.
Professional Development and Methodologies
Balram specializes in Agile development methodologies, utilizing Microservices architecture along with Domain Driven Design (DDD) and Behavior Driven Development (BDD). He adheres to AWS Well Architected principles, emphasizing cost-effectiveness, performance, reliability, and scalability in his projects.