Rama krishna Balapalle
Sr Director, Software Engineering
Summary
Multi-tasking Manager known for creating positive workplace culture and high-performing teams. Demonstrated delivery of complex Telecom , Enterprise Products & SaaS services. Predominantly around CPaaS, Orchestration.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Sr Director, Software Engineering
Cisco
07.2001 - Current
- Led cross-functional teams to successfully launch new products (Development, QA, DBA, Cloud Infra, SRE, DevOps).
- Facilitated Technical due-diligence during mergers or acquisitions in different geographies, ensuring thorough review of People, Product, Process, Technology.
- Facilitated seamless business transitions during mergers or acquisitions, ensuring minimal disruption to ongoing operations while integrating teams effectively.
- Develop and implement company's technology roadmap inline with business goals.
- Manage company's Cloud Infrastructure (AWS, Azure).
- Implemented cost-saving measures through effective resource allocation and budget management.
- Led multiple SaaS Products Development & Delivery - CPaaS Platforms, Webex Connect, Webex Campaign, Webex Engage,...
- Led multiple Telecom Products Development & Delivery - SMSC, MMSC, IVR, RBT, Messaging Gateways, Service Delivery Platform,...
Education
Senior Management Program - Business Management
Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta
India 01.2023 - 2024.02
Certificate Program in Managing S/W Development - Managing Software Development
Indian Institute of Management Calcutta
India 04.2007 - 2007.12
Master of Science - Information Technology
Allahabad Agricultural Institute Deemed University
Distance Education 03.2003 - 2004.08
Bachelor of Business Management, India - Business Management
Sri Krishnadevaraya University
Anantapur, India 08.1996 - 1999.07
Higher Diploma in Software Engineering -
Aptech Computer Education
Kurnool, India 01.1996 - 1999.01
Skills
Collaborative Leadership
Organizational Development
Technology
Software Engineering
Architecting High-performing systems
Cloud Infrastructure
Communication Platform as a Service (CPaaS)
Timeline
Senior Management Program - Business Management
Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta
01.2023 - 2024.02
Certificate Program in Managing S/W Development - Managing Software Development
Indian Institute of Management Calcutta
04.2007 - 2007.12
Master of Science - Information Technology
Allahabad Agricultural Institute Deemed University
03.2003 - 2004.08
Sr Director, Software Engineering
Cisco
07.2001 - Current
Bachelor of Business Management, India - Business Management
Sri Krishnadevaraya University
08.1996 - 1999.07
Higher Diploma in Software Engineering -
Aptech Computer Education
01.1996 - 1999.01
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