Software developer

Hello, I’m Bala.

I build web applications and explore projects around Linux. This is where I share the work, thoughts, and useful things I pick up along the way.

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A small corner of the internet, built one idea at a time.

Work experience

Building software at UPS Airlines

Growing into a senior software development engineer.

UPS Airlines

Jan 2020 – Present

Career progression

Aug 2025 – PresentSenior Software Development EngineerCurrent
Jul 2024 – Aug 2025Software Development Engineer II
Jan 2022 – Jul 2024Software Development Engineer I
Jan 2020 – Jan 2022Application Developer Co-op / Intern

Skills

Tools I work with

Technologies and practices from my application development and operations work.

Languages

Java
Python
Bash
C / C++
SQL

Frameworks & platforms

Angular
Spring Boot
JavaServer Faces (JSF) / Maven
OpenShift / ArgoCD
Artemis ActiveMQ

Systems & delivery

Red Hat Enterprise Linux and other Linux distributions
Git / Azure Repos (TFS)
Jenkins
SQL and database design
Disaster recovery and technical documentation
Microsoft Office

Education

Learning that shapes my work

A foundation in computer science, engineering, and cybersecurity.

2022 – 2023
Master of Science in Cybersecurity
College of Informatics, Northern Kentucky University
2017 – 2021
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Engineering
J.B. Speed School of Engineering, University of Louisville

Projects

Things I’m building

A look at the things I build and the ideas I like to explore.

The portfolio is taking shape

I’d rather share real work than fill this space with placeholders. Until the project showcase is ready, you can browse my public repositories on GitHub.

WEB APPS
LINUX
PROJECTS

Browse GitHub repositories

The resource shelf

Good references, close at hand.

Documentation and guides I find useful for building and learning.

Get in touch

Let’s connect.

Find me on LinkedIn or explore what I’m working on over on GitHub.

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