BALA SUBRAHMANYAM (BALU) VARANASI

Dynamic Technology Leader

About Me

  • Dynamic Technology Leader with over 13 years of expertise in full-stack development, AI-driven solutions, and DevOps practices.
  • Proven track record of driving innovation, scaling software solutions, and leading diverse teams to achieve strategic business goals.
  • Adept at leveraging cutting-edge technologies to solve complex challenges and deliver measurable impact.

Work Experience

Founder and CEO
- CHITRAM.AI PRIVATE LIMITED
  • Built an AI-enabled content creation and storytelling platform focusing on regional languages.
  • Integrated Indian Knowledge Systems with AI-driven solutions to revolutionize content production.
  • Achieved user engagement growth through innovative subscription and marketing models.
June 2023 - Present
Hyderabad, India
Software Consultant
- Remote
  • Conektto Inc: Automated visual workflows using GPT-3/GPT-4 for API design and code generation.
  • Riff Analytics (Esme Learning Inc): Developed AI-powered behavioral analytics to improve team productivity.
  • ESPNCricInfo: Modernized website infrastructure for real-time updates and superior UX.
  • Proximity Labs: Conducted 70+ interviews, built a core team of 12+ and evaluated system architectures for client projects.
March 2020 - June 2023
Chief Technology Officer
- The Wedding Brigade
  • Spearheaded the development of innovative products that contributed to the success of over 3,000 weddings, ensuring high customer satisfaction.
  • Drove significant business growth by assuming product vision and development leadership, resulting in a remarkable 20x revenue increase within 2.5 years.
  • Developed robust web and mobile applications from the ground up, leveraging technologies like React, React Native, NodeJS, Python/Django, Redis, PostgreSQL, and AWS.
  • Built and led a high-performing tech team of four engineers and collaborated with three external mobile consultants.
  • Cultivated a strong team culture by recruiting and retaining exceptional talent, conducting regular one-on-one sessions, and providing mentorship to foster professional growth.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including the CEO, marketing, content, operations, and services, to align technical strategies with business goals.
May 2017 - June 2020
Senior Software Engineer
- Coverfox
November 2015 - May 2017
Mumbai
Software Engineer
- TinyOwl Technology
April 2015 - November 2015
Mumbai
Founder
- Firebolt Labs
August 2014 - April 2015
Bhimavaram, India
Software Engineer
- Crypsis Technologies
September 2013 - July 2014
Hyderabad, India
Intern & Software Developer
- Agiliq Info Solutions
December 2011 - August 2013
Hyderabad, India