Bala Chandrasekaran
About Bala Chandrasekaran
Bala Chandrasekaran is the Director of Digital & Middleware Engineering at Nationwide Building Society, a position he has held since 2023. He has extensive experience in digital engineering, product development, and data analytics, having previously worked at TSB Bank, Barclays, and Oracle.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Bala Chandrasekaran has been serving as the Director of Digital & Middleware Engineering at Nationwide Building Society since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing digital engineering initiatives and middleware solutions, contributing to the organization's digital transformation efforts. His position is based in London, England, where he leads a team focused on enhancing the bank's technology infrastructure.
Previous Experience at TSB Bank
Prior to his current role, Bala worked at TSB Bank as the Head of Digital Engineering & Architecture from 2020 to 2023. During his tenure, he focused on advancing the bank's digital capabilities and architecture, ensuring alignment with modern banking practices and customer needs.
Career at Oracle
Bala Chandrasekaran spent 20 years at Oracle, where he held various positions, including Vice President and Solution Architect. His extensive experience at Oracle involved product development and system integration, contributing to the company's core banking products and solutions.
Experience at Barclays
At Barclays, Bala held multiple roles, including Managing Director and Platform Director, from 2012 to 2020. His responsibilities included leading digital transformation initiatives and overseeing technology platforms, which played a crucial role in the bank's strategic direction.
Education and Expertise
Bala Chandrasekaran studied at the National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, where he earned a Master of Computer Applications (MCA) from 1989 to 1992. He possesses extensive expertise in product development, system integration, and solution architecture, particularly in the core banking sector. Additionally, he has over a decade of experience in big data platforms and data analytics.