Balakumar Arunachalam
About Balakumar Arunachalam
Balakumar Arunachalam serves as the Vice President and Global Practice Head for Cloud & Interoperability and Cybersecurity at STL - Sterlite Technologies Limited. With over two decades of experience in the technology sector, he previously held leadership roles at Tata Consultancy Services and TVS Motor Company.
Current Role at Sterlite Technologies
Balakumar Arunachalam serves as the Vice President and Global Practice Head for Cloud & Interoperability and Cybersecurity at Sterlite Technologies Limited (STL). He has held this position since 2022, operating from Cincinnati, Ohio. In this role, he focuses on driving the growth of cloud and cybersecurity practices, leveraging strategic partnerships and customer collaboration.
Previous Experience at Tata Consultancy Services
Before joining Sterlite Technologies, Balakumar Arunachalam worked at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) for 17 years. He held the position of Global Head for Cloud, DevOps, Cybersecurity, and APIfication Practice in the HiTech & Professional Services sector. His tenure at TCS lasted from 2005 to 2022, during which he was based in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Early Career at TVS Motor Company
Balakumar Arunachalam began his career at TVS Motor Company, where he worked as Manager Systems and Technical Architect for SAP Basis. His employment at TVS lasted for 10 years, from 1995 to 2005, in the Hosur Area of India. This role provided him with foundational experience in systems architecture and management.
Educational Background
Balakumar Arunachalam holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science & Engineering from Tamilnadu Technical Education, where he studied from 1990 to 1993. Additionally, he earned another Bachelor's degree in Computer Applications from Madurai Kamaraj University. His educational background has equipped him with the technical knowledge necessary for his roles in technology and cybersecurity.
Strategic Initiatives and Focus Areas
In his current role, Balakumar Arunachalam has developed a comprehensive Go-To-Market strategy that incorporates feedback from customers, partners, and analysts. He emphasizes the creation of industry-leading profitable growth through strategic partnerships and collaboration with customers. His approach focuses on building successful partnerships that are tailored to the unique needs of stakeholders.