Balaji Ananda

Experience

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  PES University

  May 2002 - Feb 2003

  Research Assitant

  Design optimization of window cross link mechanism.

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  Infosys

  Mar 2003 - Sept 2003

  Software Engineer

  Internet technologies

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  QuEST Global

  Jan 2004 - Jun 2005

  Project Engineer

  Parametric modelling Structural analysis

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  Altair

  Jun 2005 - Jul 2008

  Team Lead (Software Product Development)

  • Led a team of 5 in developing commercial software products at Altair, focusing on coaching and motivating team members for personal growth and career development opportunities.• Oversaw the development process, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality output.• Implemented agile methodologies to improve team efficiency and product delivery timelines.

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  General Motors

  Aug 2008 - May 2019

  • Led a team to develop the in-house software product "Battery Build Product" resulting in a 85% reduction in time leading cost reductions.• Designed and developed process automated Engineering Applications leading to 40% to 90% reduction in man hours.• Mentored team members in software design concepts and applied Agile Methodology for continuous monitoring of development progress. • Led junior team members in developing in-house process automation tools and engineering analytical tools• Conducted requirements analysis, brainstorming sessions, system analysis, and task breakdown for product development.• Utilized Agile Methodology for continuous mentoring and monitoring of development progress. Design and development of Computer Aided Engineering in-house product.

  • Technical Leader / Engineering Manager

    Feb 2018 - May 2019

  • Sr. Lead Engineer

    Apr 2015 - Feb 2018

  • Lead Engineer

    Aug 2008 - Apr 2015
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  MoneyTrailz

  Apr 2019 - Dec 2019

  Cofounder

  https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.shagamtech.moneytrailz&hl=en

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  Tambora Systems

  Nov 2019 - Feb 2020

  Go-To-Market Strategy EMBA internship
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  Emxcel

  Dec 2019 - Jun 2021

  Product Manager

  • Led cross-functional teams to drive product strategy, conduct competitor analysis, and innovate business models for a multisided platform connecting business partners and customers.• Owned P&L, laid out product roadmap, and validated Ux/Ui design to ensure seamless user experience.• Developed financial models, monitored development progress, and planned Go-to-market strategy for product launch.

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  Michelin

  Sept 2021 - now

  Senior Product Manager

  Led the digital transformation efforts at Michelin in India by driving the development of data and AI products, identifying process automation opportunities, and managing stakeholders effectively.• Collaborated cross-functionally to solve complex problems and implement successful change management strategies.• Achieved quantifiable impacts through driving revenue growth and implementing innovative solutions.