Mahesh Balan
About Mahesh Balan
Mahesh Balan is the Director of Engineering at Rue Gilt Groupe, specializing in team transformations through agile methodologies and DevOps. He has extensive experience in building enterprise platforms and has held various engineering and management roles across multiple industries.
Current Role at Rue Gilt Groupe
Mahesh Balan serves as the Director of Engineering at Rue Gilt Groupe, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing engineering operations and driving technical initiatives within the organization. His leadership focuses on enhancing engineering practices and fostering innovation to support the company's objectives.
Previous Experience at Schneider Electric
Mahesh Balan has held multiple positions at Schneider Electric, contributing to the company's technological advancements. He worked as a Senior SOA/Web Services Architect from 2010 to 2012 and later as a Senior Manager for Mobile & IoT Application Services from 2014 to 2018. Additionally, he served as a Senior Global Architect & Manager from 2012 to 2013. His roles involved leading teams and implementing agile methodologies to improve service delivery.
Education and Expertise
Mahesh Balan holds a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) from Government College of Technology and a Master of Liberal Arts (ALM) in Information Technology from Harvard University. His educational background supports his expertise in engineering and technology management, particularly in agile methodologies, DevOps, and toolchain design.
Career Background in Software Engineering
Mahesh Balan has a diverse career in software engineering, with experience spanning over two decades. He has worked at various organizations, including Pfizer as a Software Consultant from 2000 to 2006, Liberty Mutual Insurance as a Manager of Software Engineering from 2019 to 2021, and Markforged as Director of Software Engineering in 2018. His roles have involved building and managing enterprise platforms across multiple environments.
Financial Discipline and Resource Management
Mahesh Balan is recognized for his financial discipline in managing budgets effectively. He offers creative and innovative solutions to optimize resource allocation across people, hardware, and software. His approach has led to significant cost savings and rapid time-to-market, facilitating business growth for organizations of varying sizes.