Human | Designer - Developer | Innovator

Hi, I am
Balaji Nagaraj Kumar

Explore my portfolio—where drive, insight, and bold innovation powering my future.

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About Me

Balaji Nagaraj Kumar hails from a humble background, rising through perseverance and passion to become a technically adept and visionary leader. With expertise in product management, digital transformation, and engineering innovation, he bridges technical depth with leadership excellence. Balaji’s journey is a testament to grit, turning challenges into opportunities and bold ideas into impactful realities.

My

Skills

My

Projects

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Interactive Coding Tutorial Site

A website offering interactive coding tutorials and challenges to help users learn programming languages through practice.

HTML
CSS
JavaScript
React
Node.js
MongoDB
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Eco-friendly Product Marketplace

An e-commerce platform dedicated to eco-friendly products where users can buy, sell, and learn about sustainable living.

HTML
CSS
JavaScript
React
Node.js
Express
MongoDB
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Fitness Tracker App

A mobile app that helps users track their fitness activities, set goals, and monitor progress with motivational tools.

HTML
CSS
JavaScript
React Native
Node.js
MongoDB
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Personal Portfolio Website

A personal portfolio to showcase your coding projects, resume, and skills in a beautifully designed format.

HTML
CSS
JavaScript
React
Next.js
MDX
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Recipe Sharing App

A social app for food lovers where users can post, share, and discover recipes from around the world.

HTML
CSS
JavaScript
React
Node.js
MongoDB
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Virtual Study Group Platform

A platform where students can form virtual study groups, schedule sessions, and share resources in real-time.

HTML
CSS
JavaScript
React
Node.js
Socket.IO
MongoDB

My Experience

Here are some of my work experiences where I've turned challenges into accomplishments, making things happen.

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Volvo Car Corporation 🇸🇪

2024 - Present

Senior Product Manager

Driving innovation as Senior Product Manager, I empower 10,000+ global developers through 10M+ daily API calls on developer.volvocars.com.


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Volvo Car Corporation 🇸🇪

2021 - 2024

Technical Product Manager

Multiple Products including developer.volvocars.com, Public API Engineering and more in line to help support developers across the globe to scale more cool innovations providing more value to Volvo Cars Users/Drivers.


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Volvo Car Corporation 🇸🇪 🇺🇸

2019 - 2021

Global Graduate Program

As a Volvo Cars Global Graduate, I contributed to multiple innovations—IoT, electrification, connected cars, and autonomous mobility—developing MVPs and software impacting millions globally.


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CERN 🇨🇭

2019 - 2021

Summer Program Fellow

Prototyped miniature autonomous robot with Structured Laser Beam based LiDAR for Next generation Autonomous vehicle Prototyped miniature autonomous robot with concept CERN patented novel Laser based LiDAR Enhance experience in the field of Electrical Engineering and Robotics.


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Taylor Technologies Holding BV 🇳🇱

2018 - 2019

Part-time Developer

Developed and tested software for the company’s Solar IoT systems, which is currently being used by 100+ clients to monitor and control their Solar Maximum Power Point Tracking systems.


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Eindhoven University of Technology 🇳🇱

2018 - 2019

Research Assistant

Contributed to the university digital capability for the grid systems and python integration to the computional models for existing grid systems.


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Alliander AG 🇳🇱

2018 - 2019

Research Trainee

As a part of my Master thesis, I worked on the EV charging infrastructure and its impact on the grid. The work was published in the conferences and used as a reference for the IEC standards.


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LedSafari 🇨🇭

2018 - 2019

Algorithm Design Engineer - Summer Intern

Utilised then advanced ANN models to predict the Solar Panel output power and the Solar Panel temperature. The model was used to predict the Solar Panel output power and the Solar Panel temperature.


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Ferroamp Elektronik AB 🇸🇪

2018 - 2019

Industrial Innovation Student

Worked on Smart Energy Hub using Machine learning and AI to predict the energy consumption and production of the house. The model was used to predict the energy consumption and production of the house.


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ICON - International Consulting Network (Student Association) 🇸🇪

2018 - 2019

Technical Consultant - Student

Consulted a 20 year old Brazilian Company - helped the client to achieve international scale up of their business. International outlook of the "Client" Business Sector


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Visteon Corporation - Global Tech Center 🇮🇳

2018 - 2019

Embedded Software Engineer

My close-to-two year industrial work experience with VISTEON Technical center (Design and development) as Embedded Engineer has helped me understand business viewpoint and has also given me the opportunity to play with next generation Microcontrollers and control architectures for electric vehicle applications.


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National Institute of Ocean Technology 🇮🇳

2018 - 2019

Undergraduate Research Intern

Understood the basics of robotics and its applications in the field of Oceanography. Worked on the development of a prototype of an underwater robot for the purpose of underwater exploration.


My

Testimonials

Jane Doe

Jane Doe

@janedoe

Collaborating with John on this project was a fantastic experience. His dedication and expertise were invaluable.

Emily Smith

Emily Smith

@emilysmith

John's work on the project was outstanding. His problem-solving skills and attention to detail greatly contributed to our success.

Michael Johnson

Michael Johnson

@michaeljohnson

John's innovative approach and technical proficiency were key to the success of our project. Highly recommend working with him.

Sarah Williams

Sarah Williams

@sarahwilliams

John has an exceptional ability to communicate complex ideas clearly. His contributions were crucial to the project’s success.

David Brown

David Brown

@davidbrown

Working with John was a pleasure. His professionalism and technical skills are top-notch. Highly recommend him for any project.

Jessica Taylor

Jessica Taylor

@jessicataylor

John's creativity and problem-solving abilities were impressive. He played a key role in the project's success.

Oliver Martinez

Oliver Martinez

@olivermartinez

John's technical leadership and clear communication made a big difference in our project's outcome.

Sophia Turner

Sophia Turner

@sophiaturner

John’s expertise in software development is second to none. He was a vital asset in our team’s success.

Noah Scott

Noah Scott

@noahscott

John’s ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues quickly was critical to our project staying on track.

Lily Johnson

Lily Johnson

@lilyjohnson

John’s guidance and attention to detail greatly enhanced the quality of our project. He’s a pleasure to work with.

James White

James White

@jameswhite

John’s technical prowess and collaborative spirit made him an indispensable part of the project.

Isabella Evans

Isabella Evans

@isabellaevans

John's contributions were instrumental to our project’s success. His work ethic and creativity were outstanding.

Henry Adams

Henry Adams

@henryadams

John’s professionalism and dedication were crucial in delivering the project on time and with high quality.

Ava Davis

Ava Davis

@avadavis

John’s ability to lead complex projects with ease made the difference in achieving our goals.

William Harris

William Harris

@williamharris

John’s thoroughness and problem-solving skills ensured the project’s success. I highly recommend working with him.

Mia Clark

Mia Clark

@miaclark

John is an outstanding collaborator and technical expert. His input significantly improved our project outcomes.

Alexander Lewis

Alexander Lewis

@alexanderlewis

John’s dedication and expertise were instrumental in overcoming the challenges we faced during the project.

Charlotte Young

Charlotte Young

@charlotteyoung

John’s creative thinking and attention to detail played a significant role in our project’s success.

Liam Walker

Liam Walker

@liamwalker

John's collaborative nature and technical knowledge made him an invaluable team member.

Amelia Hall

Amelia Hall

@ameliahall

John’s strategic thinking and ability to solve complex problems were key to the success of our project.

Ethan King

Ethan King

@ethanking

John’s technical expertise and dedication ensured that we delivered a high-quality project on time.

Olivia Wright

Olivia Wright

@oliviawright

John is an exceptional problem-solver and communicator. He consistently delivered top-notch work on the project.

Benjamin Hill

Benjamin Hill

@benjaminhill

John’s leadership and technical knowledge were instrumental in navigating the complexities of our project.

Eleanor Scott

Eleanor Scott

@eleanorscott

John’s ability to bring clarity and structure to the project was invaluable. He’s a pleasure to work with.

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