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Ashok Balakrishnan
Chief Technology Officer at Skillshare
Ashok Balakrishnan is a seasoned leader with a strong background in building high-performance teams and delivering advanced technology products.
Throughout his career, he has demonstrated expertise in product management, product engineering, and various cutting-edge technologies such as machine learning, cloud-native architecture, and real-time systems.
With a track record of successfully leading digital product innovation and transformative projects, Ashok has excelled in driving vision, strategy, and execution for mission-critical capabilities.
His professional specialties encompass a wide range of areas including Agile software development methodologies, program management, engineering management, emerging technologies, analytics & BI, and technical architecture.
Ashok Balakrishnan held key positions at reputable organizations like Skillshare, Nike, Sportradar US, General Motors, Intel Online Services, and IBM Global Services.
He's served as Chief Technology Officer, Vice President of Engineering, Senior Vice President of Product Management & Technology, and held various directorial and architectural roles at Nike across different innovative technology projects.
Beyond his corporate roles, Ashok has also contributed significantly as an expert digital architect, solutions architect, and database architect at high-profile companies like Nike, General Motors, Intel, and IBM.
His rich and diverse background showcases his deep expertise in areas such as internet-scale platforms, cloud infrastructure, mobile, gaming, mission-critical platforms, and next-generation data centers.
Ashok Balakrishnan's career trajectory highlights his strong leadership abilities, technical acumen, and strategic vision, making him a sought-after professional in the tech industry.