Mr . Rajan Bala

Mr . Rajan Bala

Head | Senior Lecturer- Department of Information Technology | Head of Administration| Director of Strategic Operation.

Faculty of Computing | Department of Information Technology

Career Summary

  • 2024 June – Present – Head of Department, Department of IT
  • 2023 January – 2023 Oct – Head of Engineering, AWS Billing Consoles & Applications, Amazon Web Services
  • 2022 Apr – 2022 Nov – Sr. Director of Engineering, Loblaw Digital
  • 2016 Oct – 2022 Mar – Sr. Software Engineering Manager, Customer Service Technology, Amazon.com
  • 2013 May – 2016 Oct – Co-Founder/CTO, hiku labs inc.


 

Academic Qualifications
  • M.Eng, Telecommunications Engineering and Management, Carleton University, Canada
  • B.Eng, Computer Systems Engineering (Distinction), Minor in Psychology, Carleton University, Canada
Honors and Awards
  • First Prize in BlackBerry Game Development (2003)
  • Inventor Awards by Amazon for 5 Patents (2016-2022)
  • Distinction award for Computer Systems Engineering
  • Inventor Award by BlackBerry for Seamless push email handover in a dual stack radio devices (2006)
Interests
  • Machine Learning and Deep Learning to improve emotion detection from voice conversations
  • AI and Natural Language Processing to reduce the amount of physician transcribing to increase the quality of patient care
  • Leverage Internets of Things to improve the quality of life of disable and unable human beings
  • Leverage IoT and Machine Learning to prevent pandemics and epidemics
Memberships
  • Improving the accuracy of emotion detection in voice conversations
  • Educational Impact using AI in Sri Lankan Higher Education. [Accepted for publication]
My Publications

Patents

  1. US-20240144314-A1, COMPUTER SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OFFERING COUPONS Balasubramaniam; Balarajan et al 2024-05-02.
  2. US-11869032-B2, Computer system and method for offering coupons, Balasubramaniam; Balarajan et al, 2024-01-09.
  3. US-11646032-B2, Systems and methods for audio processing, Balasubramaniam; Balarajan et al. 2023-05-09.
  4. US-11438169-B2, Time-bound secure access, Mani; Kaushik et al. 2022-09-06.
  5. US-20210272571-A1, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUDIO PROCESSING, Balasubramaniam; Balarajan et al. 2021-09-02.
  6. US-20210097567-A1, COMPUTER SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OFFERING COUPONS, Balasubramaniam; Balarajan et al. 2021-04-01.
  7. US-10896428-B1, Dynamic speech to text analysis and contact processing using agent and customer sentiments, Balasubramaniam; Balarajan et a, 2021-01-19
  8. US-11438169-B2, Time-bound secure access, Mani; Kaushik et al. 2022-09-06.
  9. U,S-20200294338-A1, UNIVERSAL ACCESS CONTROL DEVICE, Musabeyoglu; Ahmet et al.,2020-09-17
  10. US-10672212-B2, Universal access control device, Musabeyoglu; Ahmet et al. 2020-06-02.
  11. US-10498538-B2, Time-bound secure acces, Mani; Kaushik et al. 2019-12-03.
  12. US-20190312737-A1, TIME-BOUND SECURE ACCESS, Mani; Kaushik et al. 2019-10-10.
  13. US-20190253255-A1, TIME-BOUND SECURE ACCESS, Mani; Kaushik et al. 2019-08-15.
  14. US-20190035181-A1, UNIVERSAL ACCESS CONTROL DEVICE, Musabeyoglu; Ahmet et al.2019-01-31.
  15. US-10089801-B1, Universal access control device, Musabeyoglu; Ahmet et al. 2018-10-02.
  16. US-20080293407-A1, Wireless Device and Method for Determining Which APN to Use, Cormier; Jean-Philippe et al. 2008-11-27

Founder and Chairman

Introducing the visionary entrepreneur, Mr. Indy Pathmanadan, affectionately known as Mr. Indy, a driving force in the Bath Furniture and Modular Kitchen industries. With over 30 years of expertise, Mr.Indy’s journey is one of extraordinary accomplishments and relentless pursuit of excellence.

A graduate in engineering from the prestigious University of Waterloo, Ontario, Mr. Indy’s entrepreneurial journey began as a Coop student in his Canadian garage. From humble beginnings, he transformed MagickWoods into a global powerhouse with operations spanning across North America and Asia. Today, MagickWoods stands tall with an impressive presence in renowned retailers such as Home Depot, Lowes, and Menards. Mr. Indy’s bold vision includes establishing a strong domestic presence in the USA, facilitating the transformation from China to Aurora. His innovative approach involves forging exclusive partnerships with retailers, creating bespoke brands tailored to their discerning customer base.

With an unwavering commitment to delivering unparalleled quality, Mr. Indy is a firm believer in the digital economy. His passion for enhancing the customer experience led him to pioneer the use of cuttingedge 3D and augmented reality technologies in kitchen design, revolutionising the industry. Demonstrating his forward-thinking mindset, Mr. Indy recently unveiled Magickhome.com, an exceptional ecommerce platform that offers direct-to-consumer digital sales channels, further expanding his reach and impact. Notably, he holds a patent for his groundbreaking invention, the Bath weighing scale product, exemplifying his dedication to innovation.

Mr. Indy’s exceptional contributions have earned him a plethora of accolades. From prestigious design awards for his innovative creations at Bath Furniture to receiving the esteemed Young Entrepreneur Award from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, his outstanding achievements have been recognised on numerous occasions. Additionally, his remarkable export performance and job creation efforts have garnered accolades from the Government of India, solidifying his reputation as an industry trailblazer. Beyond his entrepreneurial endeavours, Mr. Indy actively engages in social causes close to his heart. As the co-founder of CanTYD, a non-profit organisation focused on youth development in Canada, he channels his passion for empowering the younger generation. Furthermore, he dedicated four years of his life to serving on the Southeast Asian Consultative Committee of the Metropolitan Toronto Police, striving to create a safer community for all.

As a proud parent of three children, Mr. Indy finds solace in the embrace of nature. Whether it’s the thrill of running, the serenity of hiking, the pursuit of adventure through hunting, or the freedom of cycling amidst the majestic Rocky Mountains, he cherishes the moments that rejuvenate his spirit. Mr. Indrakumar Pathmanadan, the epitome of entrepreneurial brilliance, continues to redefine industry standards through his remarkable achievements. Join us at our university as we draw inspiration from Mr.Indy’s journey, fostering a culture of innovation, excellence, and unwavering determination.

Founder and Chairman

Introducing the visionary entrepreneur, Mr. Indy Pathmanadan, affectionately known as Mr. Indy, a driving force in the Bath Furniture and Modular Kitchen industries. With over 30 years of expertise, Mr.Indy’s journey is one of extraordinary accomplishments and relentless pursuit of excellence.

A graduate in engineering from the prestigious University of Waterloo, Ontario, Mr. Indy’s entrepreneurial journey began as a Coop student in his Canadian garage. From humble beginnings, he transformed MagickWoods into a global powerhouse with operations spanning across North America and Asia. Today, MagickWoods stands tall with an impressive presence in renowned retailers such as Home Depot, Lowes, and Menards. Mr. Indy’s bold vision includes establishing a strong domestic presence in the USA, facilitating the transformation from China to Aurora. His innovative approach involves forging exclusive partnerships with retailers, creating bespoke brands tailored to their discerning customer base.

With an unwavering commitment to delivering unparalleled quality, Mr. Indy is a firm believer in the digital economy. His passion for enhancing the customer experience led him to pioneer the use of cuttingedge 3D and augmented reality technologies in kitchen design, revolutionising the industry. Demonstrating his forward-thinking mindset, Mr. Indy recently unveiled Magickhome.com, an exceptional ecommerce platform that offers direct-to-consumer digital sales channels, further expanding his reach and impact. Notably, he holds a patent for his groundbreaking invention, the Bath weighing scale product, exemplifying his dedication to innovation.

Mr. Indy’s exceptional contributions have earned him a plethora of accolades. From prestigious design awards for his innovative creations at Bath Furniture to receiving the esteemed Young Entrepreneur Award from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, his outstanding achievements have been recognised on numerous occasions. Additionally, his remarkable export performance and job creation efforts have garnered accolades from the Government of India, solidifying his reputation as an industry trailblazer. Beyond his entrepreneurial endeavours, Mr. Indy actively engages in social causes close to his heart. As the co-founder of CanTYD, a non-profit organisation focused on youth development in Canada, he channels his passion for empowering the younger generation. Furthermore, he dedicated four years of his life to serving on the Southeast Asian Consultative Committee of the Metropolitan Toronto Police, striving to create a safer community for all.

As a proud parent of three children, Mr. Indy finds solace in the embrace of nature. Whether it’s the thrill of running, the serenity of hiking, the pursuit of adventure through hunting, or the freedom of cycling amidst the majestic Rocky Mountains, he cherishes the moments that rejuvenate his spirit. Mr. Indrakumar Pathmanadan, the epitome of entrepreneurial brilliance, continues to redefine industry standards through his remarkable achievements. Join us at our university as we draw inspiration from Mr.Indy’s journey, fostering a culture of innovation, excellence, and unwavering determination.