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.

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

Building software at UPS Airlines

Growing into a senior software development engineer.

UPS

UPS Airlines

Jan 2020 – Present

Career progression

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

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

Learning that shapes my work

A foundation in computer science, engineering, and cybersecurity.

  1. 2022 – 2023

    Master of Science in Cybersecurity

    College of Informatics, Northern Kentucky University

  2. 2017 – 2021

    Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Engineering

    J.B. Speed School of Engineering, University of Louisville

Things I’m building

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

Let’s connect.

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