Renjith Balakrishnan
About Renjith Balakrishnan
Renjith Balakrishnan serves as the Director of Service Engineering (Cloud) at Thomson Reuters, where he has worked since 2007. He possesses extensive experience in data center operations and has managed global storage and backup infrastructure using various technologies.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Renjith Balakrishnan has been employed at Thomson Reuters since 2007, where he holds the position of Director, Service Engineering (Cloud). He operates from the Bengaluru Area in India. In this role, he manages a global storage and backup infrastructure, utilizing various technologies including EMC VMAX and VNX arrays, VPLEX, and NetApp filers. Balakrishnan has played a key role in leading the Data Center Operations team focused on storage solutions.
Previous Experience at Accenture
Before joining Thomson Reuters, Renjith Balakrishnan worked at Accenture as a Storage Engineer from 2005 to 2007. During his tenure, he gained valuable experience in data storage solutions, which contributed to his expertise in managing complex storage environments.
Education and Expertise
Renjith Balakrishnan completed his Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech) in Electronics and Communication (EC) at Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) from 2001 to 2004. He also attended VSSC Central School from 1987 to 1999, where he studied for 12 years. His educational background has provided him with a strong foundation in technology, which he has applied throughout his career.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Renjith Balakrishnan possesses extensive experience in data center operations, particularly with CISCO and Brocade SAN switches, TSM, NetBackup, and EMC Avamar. His technical skills enable him to effectively manage and optimize storage and backup infrastructure, ensuring reliability and efficiency in data handling.