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Bala Kanthi

Bala Kanthi

Practice Head - CoE Teamcenter Active Workspace
Bengaluru

Summary

I am an experienced professional with 19 years of expertise in the field of PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) and Teamcenter.

My professional experience includes designing and developing PLM solutions for various industries such as aerospace, automotive, and manufacturing. I have a deep understanding of PLM processes and methodologies, and I am skilled in leading cross-functional teams to ensure the successful implementation of PLM solutions.

As the Practice Head, I lead Center of Excellence for Teamcenter Active workspace, I am responsible for developing and maintaining a set of best practices in line with industry standards.



Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Practice Head - Teamcenter Active Workspace - CoE

Intelizign Lifecycle Services Ltd
Bangalore
02.2023 - Current

Develop and maintain a comprehensive set of best practices for Teamcenter Active workspace - Center for Excellence in line with industry standards.

Lead various Teamcenter project teams in the implementation of these best practices, ensuring that all processes and procedures are efficient, effective, and aligned with the goals of the organization.

Establish and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, product owners, and internal departments.

Monitor and evaluate performance metrics to ensure that the Center for Excellence is meeting its objectives and continuously improving.

Participate in strategic planning for the organization, offering insights and recommendations based on industry best practices.

Act as a Teamcenter - subject matter expert for the organization, staying up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in the industry.


Lead Architect - Business Manager

Intelizign Engineering Services GmbH
Nuremberg
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Design and develop custom solutions for multiple Teamcenter implementation projects, ensuring that they are scalable, maintainable, and meet the needs of the business.
  • Work closely with customer stakeholders, including project managers, developers, and business analysts, to understand requirements and develop solutions that meet the needs of the customers.
  • Lead the development team in the implementation of Teamcenter, providing guidance and support to ensure that the code is of high quality, scalable, and maintainable.
  • Conduct code reviews to ensure that code is consistent with the software architecture, and meets quality standards.
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation, including software architecture diagrams, technical specifications, and design documents.
  • Evaluate and recommend new approaches and Teamcenter customization practices that can improve the quality, efficiency, and scalability.

Business Development Manager – PLM Portfolio

Piterion GmbH
Nuremberg
07.2013 - 12.2014

Primary responsibility is to generate Premium PLM Portfolio offerings for PITERION services and products with the objective to support sales and acquisition.
• Develop and manage innovation projects linked to PLM technologies.
• Responsible for taking these innovation initiatives from concept through to launch.
• Develop technology accelerators for these innovative solutions.These accelerators to complement implementation methodology, reduce the cost of implementation and shorten the time to value

Senior PLM Consultant

Piterion GmbH
Nuremberg
10.2010 - 06.2013
  • Participated in multiple Teamcenter Implementation projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions on Teamcenter.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.

Senior Software Engineer

Prion GmbH
Wolfsburg
06.2008 - 09.2010

TC UA (Design and Architecture), TC Migration, Web Services

Associate Consultant

Siemens Information Systems Ltd
Bangalore
04.2004 - 05.2008

Worked on Teamcenter Enterprise, TC Engineering, TC UA. Supported Presales activities.

Education

Master of Science - Information Technology

Bishop Heber College, Bharathidasan University, Trichy, Tamil Nadu, India
05.2001 - 04.2003

Bachelor of Arts - Computer Science And Information Technology

Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College, MDU, Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu, India
05.1998 - 06.2001

Skills

PLM

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Accomplishments

Teamcenter Variant Matrix – PLM Japan 2018.

A recipe for Active Workspace Go-live Success – PLM Europe 2016.

Enhanced TCUA Usability! – Active Workspace – PLM World 2014. Increase TCUA Performance & Enhance Usability - PLM World 2014.

Put Your TC 9.X Installation in Overdrive! - PLM World 2013. Performance Analysis and Optimization for Teamcenter – PLM Europe 2013.

Integrated dynamic reporting in Teamcenter – PLM 2013

Timeline

Practice Head - Teamcenter Active Workspace - CoE - Intelizign Lifecycle Services Ltd
02.2023 - Current
Lead Architect - Business Manager - Intelizign Engineering Services GmbH
01.2015 - 01.2017
Business Development Manager – PLM Portfolio - Piterion GmbH
07.2013 - 12.2014
Senior PLM Consultant - Piterion GmbH
10.2010 - 06.2013
Senior Software Engineer - Prion GmbH
06.2008 - 09.2010
Associate Consultant - Siemens Information Systems Ltd
04.2004 - 05.2008
Bishop Heber College, Bharathidasan University - Master of Science, Information Technology
05.2001 - 04.2003
Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College, MDU - Bachelor of Arts, Computer Science And Information Technology
05.1998 - 06.2001
Bala KanthiPractice Head - CoE Teamcenter Active Workspace