Balakrishna Aswathappa
About Balakrishna Aswathappa
Balakrishna Aswathappa is a Senior Project Manager in Professional Services at WFS: A WorkForce Software Company, with extensive experience in program management and business process excellence across various companies. He has a strong background in managing global SaaS implementations and fostering client relationships.
Work at Workforce
Balakrishna Aswathappa currently serves as a Senior Project Manager in Professional Services at WFS, a WorkForce Software Company, since 2021. His role involves managing full-service implementations for clients globally, focusing on Time and Attendance, Absence Compliance, and Scheduling solutions. Prior to his current position, he worked at WFS as a Program Manager in Professional Services from 2018 to 2021, where he contributed to various projects aimed at enhancing operational efficiency.
Previous Employment History
Balakrishna has held several significant roles throughout his career. He worked as the Director of Business Process Excellence, PMO, IT & Training at ProcureStaff Technologies from 2012 to 2014. He also served as a Management Consultant for Enterprise Quality & Governance at Volt Information Sciences from 2010 to 2012. His experience includes a position as Director of Staffing & Managed Services at DISYS in Bengaluru from 2018 to 2021 and as an Executive Consultant and Agile Mentor at Valtech in 2006.
Education and Expertise
Balakrishna holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management (PGDBM) from Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies, which he completed from 2002 to 2004. He also earned a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (DME) from S.J. (Govt) Polytechnic between 1991 and 1994. His expertise encompasses strategic planning and development within professional services, as well as managing global SaaS implementations.
Background in Quality and Process Improvement
Balakrishna has a strong background in quality management and process improvement. He worked as a Consultant in Software Process Improvement at Wipro Technologies in 2006. He also served as Manager of the Program Management Office and Quality Systems at IHS (Aspect Development - i2 Technologies) from 1999 to 2006. His experience in these roles has contributed to his reputation as a change agent focused on continuous process improvements.
Client Relationship Management
Balakrishna is recognized for his ability to build and maintain long-lasting relationships with clients and business partners. His approach emphasizes mutual benefits for all parties involved, which has been a key factor in his success in various leadership roles across different organizations.