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BALAJI SUBRAMANIAN

Cumming,GA

Summary

Dynamic leader in Enterprise and Product Architecture with a strong foundation in scalable product design, infrastructure modernization, and large-scale data platforms. Transformed legacy on-premises systems into cloud-ready, cost-efficient architectures, resulting in significant operational enhancements. Expertise includes SaaS cost modeling and the development of revenue-generating services aligned with commercial strategies, supported by a proven track record of leading global, multi-disciplinary engineering teams. Designed and deployed an extensive IoT platform supporting over 40 million devices in Japan. Integrating diverse acquired products into cohesive, future-ready solutions across various domains.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manager, Architect / Sr. Principal Architect

Landis+Gyr
05.2023 - Current
  • Led multi product architects (Edge apps, App manager, Flexibility management, MDMS ,Analytics ) to deliver innovative architectural solutions.
  • Delivered complex projects on time, exceeding management expectations consistently.
  • Streamlined design review processes, resulting in a 25% reduction in project timelines.
  • Modernized Legacy Grid edge load management product with microservices and integrating with Partner DERMS product
  • Integrated Intelligent EV charging software product from Denmark to NAM DERMS Solutions.
  • Rapidly build and transfer the knowledge to geo diversified team after M&A.
  • Reviewed and evaluated multiple partner products for M&A and partner engagements.


Principal Architect

Landis+Gyr
04.2019 - 05.2023
  • Worked on Largest AMI project (40M+ IOT device in Tokyo) starting discovery, scoping, costing ,solutioning and successful deployment
  • On time implementation of infrastructures implementation includes creation of Technical architecture , Procurement of compute,storage and network, and management of internal and external implementation resources
  • Played a crucial role in securing new strategic business opportunities by actively participating in solutioning and costing
  • Developed strategic technology roadmaps for GCP adaption
  • Design ,deployed and migrated multiple product from on-perm to GCP cloud
  • Worked on AMI product modernization (legacy to Cloud ready)


Sr. Architect

Landis+Gyr
05.2014 - 03.2019
  • Evaluated emerging technologies, recommending enhancements to maintain competitive advantage in the market ,improve efficiency and cost reduction in SaaS environments.
  • Architected solution with infrastructure modernization (ZDLRA) to resolve operation backup solution for very large on-perm databases (>100TB).
  • Created cost model for multiple SaaS products and services
  • Successfully completed Oracle ULA certification with Oracle LMS team.
  • Presented design concepts to clients, articulating value propositions and securing stakeholder buy-in for projects.
  • Created add-on reporting services, lake house platform offering in SaaS for additional revenue streams.

Manager, Database Administration

Landis+Gyr
08.2010 - 04.2014
  • Implemented data management policy and data governance
  • Delivered on-time DB projects
  • Procure and implement 1st generation Exadata Platform as part of technology modernization
  • Implemented ITIL best practice within Database team.
  • Built off-shore high-performing teams through effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.
  • Implemented follow-the-sun support model.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by creating and streamlined follow the sun support model.
  • Established key performance indicators to measure team performance and drive accountability.

Sr. Database Administrator

Cellnet Technology / SchlumbergerSema
05.2001 - 08.2010
  • DB Platform Consolidation to optimize Oracle License usage
  • AMI 2-way product Data modelling and optimized queries for better performance
  • Implemented industry-wide first Oracle RAC and presented best practices in Oracle Open World and published articles in Database journal.

Database Administrator

Zing.com (Kay Software)
02.2000 - 04.2001
  • Managed database systems, ensuring high availability and performance for photo sharing website zing.com
  • Optimized SQL queries, Contex index improving response times for complex data retrieval tasks.
  • Implemented database best practices

Team Lead

Citibank, India (Polaris Software Lab)
03.1998 - 01.2000

· Responsible for development and support of Credit card modules (application processing, credit& Risk ) in Citibank India.

Software Engineer

Golden Hills Estates Pvt Ltd
01.1995 - 02.1998
  • Developed software solutions using Oracle Developer suite for Accounting, Plantation Payroll, Logistic management.

Education

BS - Electronics and Communication

University of Madras
Chennai, India
01-1994

Skills

  • Enterprise architecture
  • Product architecture
  • Data Architecture & Analytics Platforms
  • Cloud Architecture and Cloud Migration
  • SaaS Cost Modeling
  • Global Team Leadership
  • Vendor Management
  • IoT & Utility Platforms
  • Architecture Roadmaps & Governance
  • Commercial Operation Support - Solutioning and Technical responses
  • M&A Technology Integration

Key Achievements

  • Designed and governed enterprise architecture across complex, multi-product environments, aligning technology strategy with business objectives
  • Led on-premises to cloud migrations, enabling scalability, resilience, and cloud-ready product delivery
  • Architected scalable product platforms, modernizing legacy systems into SaaS-enabled, cloud-native architectures
  • Built SaaS cost models to support pricing, margin transparency, and sustainable growth
  • Created new service offerings that generated additional revenue streams
  • Supported commercial operations through technical responses, solution architecture, and detailed costing for customer proposals and RFPs
  • Defined product and infrastructure roadmaps, balancing innovation, technical debt reduction, and long-term scalability
  • Designed and deployed one of the largest IoT platforms (40M+ devices), supporting high-volume telemetry, analytics, and operational intelligence
  • Led and managed globally distributed architecture and engineering teams, driving consistency, quality, and delivery excellence
  • Managed strategic vendor relationships, ensuring performance, cost control, and architectural alignment
  • Delivered integrated enterprise solutions by unifying platforms and products acquired through M&A activities
  • Architected and delivered solutions across IoT, AMI, MDMS, Grid Analytics, Flexibility Management - DERMS, and smart EV Charging ecosystems

Certification

  • Google Cloud Certified Professional Cloud Architect
  • Google Generative AI leader
  • ITIL Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management
  • ITIL Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management
  • ITIL Operational Support and Analysis Certificate
  • ITIL Planning, Protection and Optimization Certificate
  • ITIL Release, Control & Validation Certificate
  • Oracle Certified Professional

Timeline

Manager, Architect / Sr. Principal Architect

Landis+Gyr
05.2023 - Current

Principal Architect

Landis+Gyr
04.2019 - 05.2023

Sr. Architect

Landis+Gyr
05.2014 - 03.2019

Manager, Database Administration

Landis+Gyr
08.2010 - 04.2014

Sr. Database Administrator

Cellnet Technology / SchlumbergerSema
05.2001 - 08.2010

Database Administrator

Zing.com (Kay Software)
02.2000 - 04.2001

Team Lead

Citibank, India (Polaris Software Lab)
03.1998 - 01.2000

Software Engineer

Golden Hills Estates Pvt Ltd
01.1995 - 02.1998

BS - Electronics and Communication

University of Madras