About

Arish Ballana is a talented Senior Software Engineer at Cisco AppDynamics with over 5 years of experience in software development. He is a Java SE 7 certified developer by Oracle and has worked extensively in cloud computing and big data technologies using Scala as the primary language and Apache Spark framework. Arish has a strong background in software engineering, research, and development. He has worked with several top-tier companies, including Informatica and Hewlett Packard, where he held senior positions and led teams to deliver innovative solutions. At Informatica, he was a senior software engineer responsible for collecting metadata and migrating Informatica Enterprise Data Catalog Service to Cloud Native Data Catalog Service. At Hewlett Packard, he acted as a lead in the WPP Gen2 IOT Project, providing knowledge to team members and solving multiple problems in just a few hours with proper review and unit test cases. Arish is a graduate of Chitkara University, where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Computer and Information Sciences. He has a diverse skill set that includes software engineering, Spark, Big Data, Scala, Java, UI, research scientist, and test. Arish is a positive and forward-thinking individual who embraces challenges and strives to progress in his career. He was recently impacted by layoffs at Informatica, but he quickly bounced back and received multiple job offers from top companies such as Morgan Stanley, Cisco, Pine Labs, and JP Morgan Chase. He decided to join Cisco as a Senior Software Engineer at AppDynamics, where he is excited to work on innovative technologies. Arish is grateful for the support he received from his wife, Ranjana Gupta, during this time. Arish is a valuable asset to any organization he works for, and he is committed to delivering high-quality solutions that meet customer needs. He is an excellent team player and leader who sets an example for others to follow.