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Hi, I'm Bala, a versatile data scientist, electrical and automation engineer, and resource manager who thrives on hands-on, team-driven innovation and aligning technology with business strategy to deliver real value. I prioritise health and safety, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and sustainability in every project. I lead data science and engineering efforts across embedded/IoT systems, energy storage and smart grids, and building automation, focusing on practical, scalable solutions for clients and teams while fostering collaborative growth. I can briefly be described as someone who builds data driven business application systems from the ground up.…Hi, I'm Bala, a versatile data scientist, electrical and automation engineer, and resource manager who thrives on hands-on, team-driven innovation and aligning technology with business strategy to deliver real value. I prioritise health and safety, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and sustainability in every project. I lead data science and engineering efforts across embedded/IoT systems, energy storage and smart grids, and building automation, focusing on practical, scalable solutions for clients and teams while fostering collaborative growth. I can briefly be described as someone who builds data driven business application systems from the ground up.

Bala

Data Scientist, AI Engineer, App Developer, +2

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Hi, I'm Bala, a versatile data scientist, electrical and automation engineer, and resource manager who thrives on hands-on, team-driven innovation and aligning technology with business strategy to deliver real value. I prioritise health and safety, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and sustainability in every project. I lead data science and engineering efforts across embedded/IoT systems, energy storage and smart grids, and building automation, focusing on practical, scalable solutions for clients and teams while fostering collaborative growth. I can briefly be described as someone who builds data driven business application systems from the ground up.…Hi, I'm Bala, a versatile data scientist, electrical and automation engineer, and resource manager who thrives on hands-on, team-driven innovation and aligning technology with business strategy to deliver real value. I prioritise health and safety, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and sustainability in every project. I lead data science and engineering efforts across embedded/IoT systems, energy storage and smart grids, and building automation, focusing on practical, scalable solutions for clients and teams while fostering collaborative growth. I can briefly be described as someone who builds data driven business application systems from the ground up.

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Hi, I’m Bala, a versatile data scientist, electrical and automation engineer, and resource manager who thrives on hands-on, team-driven innovation and aligning technology with business strategy to deliver real value. I prioritise health and safety, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and sustainability in every project.
I lead data science and engineering efforts across embedded/IoT systems, energy storage and smart grids, and building automation, focusing on practical, scalable solutions for clients and teams while fostering collaborative growth.
I can briefly be described as someone who builds data driven business application systems from the ground up.

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Work Experience

Project Engineer at Quasar Systems

June 1, 2025 - October 7, 2025

End-to-end project delivery of IoT-based building/facility services monitoring and data aggregation for energy efficiency and KPI objectives, to ISO 50001, IEC 60364-8-1, NZS 4243, EECA E3, and other relevant Standards.

Electrical Engineer at Rapid Current Commercial Electrical Contractors

June 1, 2023 - October 7, 2025

Interpret engineering designs for installation, testing, and commissioning of building/facility electrical, data, and automation services, to AS/NZS 3000 and other relevant Standards.

CEO/Chief Consultant at Yuccan Technologies

January 1, 2020 - Present

Responsible for acquiring and coordinating resources for the design and deployment of data-centric concepts and approaches for clients, and leading research efforts in Data Science tools and methodologies.

Lecturer at Auckland University of Technology

November 30, 2019 - October 7, 2025

Course co-developer and sole examiner for ENEL803, Electrical Design and Protection, in accordance with AS/NZS 3000 and other relevant Standards and Codes of Practice.

Teaching Assistant/Researcher at Auckland University of Technology

April 30, 2019 - October 7, 2025

Laboratory tutor and supervisor; January to April 2019.

Chief Technical Officer at Center for Energy Research and Training (CERT)

January 31, 2019 - October 7, 2025

Project initiator and primary planner for a virtual instrumentation platform for network control of laboratory sensors and actuators; project initiator and planner for intelligent laboratory power supplies.

Teaching Assistant/Researcher at Auckland University of Technology

December 31, 2017 - October 7, 2025

Laboratory tutor and supervisor for 735909 (now ENEL506), Elements of Power Engineering. Researcher and product/process developer for distribution grid powerline communication and smart grid concepts.

Assistant Chief Technical Officer and Electronics Team Leader at Center for Energy Research and Training (CERT)

September 30, 2015 - October 7, 2025

Knowledge base development for engineering project design, development, implementation, and maintenance; energy meter network design and monitoring template.

Principal Technical Officer at Center for Energy Research and Training (CERT)

September 30, 2011 - October 7, 2025

Main developer of temperature monitoring, energy monitoring, access control, and embedded systems projects; led training and development for CERT electronics team.