About the Authors

Balamurugan Kannaiyan is a highly accomplished Data Management and Cloud expert with over 18+ years of industry experience. With a distinguished track record, he leads the Data Engineering team, leveraging Snowflake's cutting-edge capabilities to build high-performance data applications. Bala brings extensive experience from prior roles within the Public Sector and Fortune 500 companies, where he excelled in designing scalable, cloud-distributed systems.

A graduate of the prestigious ANNA University, Bala holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree and numerous certifications and accreditations in cloud technologies and data management. As a Snowflake Squad Member, he actively participates in user group forums across the globe, sharing his expertise and insights with the community. He is passionate about travel, visiting new places, and gardening.