Balaji Mahesh Babu
Current Position
VP of Engineering at SurveySparrow
Professional Experience
Balaji Mahesh Babu has over eight years of experience in the technology and software engineering industry. His career began in 2012 as a Project Trainee at Honeywell Process Solutions, where he contributed to developing a social collaboration system for Manufacturing and Engineering Solutions.
In 2013, he transitioned to Freshdesk (now Freshworks), where he excelled as a Product Developer and was recognized for his standout contributions. During his tenure at Freshdesk, he received several notable awards, including:
- Most Valuable Player of the Year in November 2016
- Emerging Developer of the Year in November 2015
- GoGetter Award in September 2014
In 2017, Balaji founded Tecterrain and continued to broaden his leadership scope, eventually joining SurveySparrow where he has held multiple senior engineering roles, such as VP of Engineering, Director of Engineering, and Technical Consultant. His strategic and technical leadership has significantly contributed to SurveySparrow's growth and success.
Education
- Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Information Technology from Thiagarajar College of Engineering (2009 - 2013)
- 12th Standard in Computer Science from Boys Higher Secondary School Srirangam (2008 - 2009)
- 10th Standard in Science from Boys Higher Secondary School Srirangam (2006 - 2007)
Languages
Balaji is proficient in multiple languages, including:
- English (Full professional proficiency)
- Tamil (Native or bilingual proficiency)
- Sourashtra (Native or bilingual proficiency)
- Hindi (Professional working proficiency)
Awards and Honors
Besides receiving top accolades at Freshdesk, Balaji was also recognized as the Best Outgoing Student from the IT department at Thiagarajar College of Engineering in 2013. He also received honors for his outstanding contribution as a Dakshin Bharathiya Hindi Pracharak in 2006 and served as an NCC Sergeant at BHSS the same year.
Publications
He has published research in the area of Mobile Ad Hoc Networks (MANET), notably:
- "A new weight-based self-organizing approach to clustering in mobile ad hoc networks" (ACM 2011)
Technical and Managerial Endorsements
Balaji is highly recommended by his peers for his intellectual prowess and adept problem-solving skills. Notable endorsements include:
- Arun Prakash, a former colleague, who praises Balaji's analytical skills and decision-making abilities.
- Vasanth Muralidharan, who commends Balaji's innovative ideas and entrepreneurial mindset.
Professional Interests
Balaji is known for his passion for software development, innovative thinking, and problem-solving. He is an enthusiastic learner who continuously seeks to improve himself and drive advancements within his team and organization. His social media presence underscores his dedication and excitement towards engineering, leadership, and technological development.
Key Contributions at SurveySparrow
Balaji has been instrumental in leading SurveySparrow's engineering efforts, contributing to the company's recognition as a Fastest Growing Product by G2 three times in a row. His effective management and technical expertise have underpinned this consistent performance.
Contact Information
Balaji Mahesh Babu can be reached via email at:
- [balaji@surveysparrow.com](mailto:balaji@surveysparrow.com)
- [balacmtce@gmail.com](mailto:balacmtce@gmail.com)
For further professional insights and direct connection, visit his LinkedIn profile:
- [Balaji Mahesh Babu LinkedIn](https://in.linkedin.com/in/balaji-mahesh-babu-13b18b47)
Additional Information
Balaji's published works and engineering blog contributions reflect his deep involvement and thought leadership in technology and engineering circles. His successful projects and commendations support his reputation as a dedicated and highly skilled engineering leader.
