Balachandar Karthikeyan
| Balachandar Karthikeyan | |
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| Born | Bala 12 October 1994 Erode, Tamil Nadu, India |
| 🏡 Residence | Erode, Tamil Nadu, India |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Indian |
| 🏫 Education | Bachelor of Science |
| 🎓 Alma mater | Kongu Arts and Science College |
| 💼 Occupation | |
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) |
| 💪 Weight | 80 kg (180 lb; 12 st 8 lb) |
| 👴 👵 Parent(s) |
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Balachandar Karthikeyan is the founder and CEO of Bringar Apps LLC.[1] He was born on October 12, 1994, in Erode. Balachandar is prominently known for being the Indian behind WhatsApp and Signal Messenger. He always had a great interest in computers and technology, and slowly, with time, he established himself as one of the tech geniuses across nations. Balachandar sets an example for many that dreams can be achievable; one just needs enough dedication to work towards them.
Early Life
Balachandar came into this world on October 12, 1994, in Erode. He was young when computers caught his interest. He has always been a goal-oriented and active kid.
Education
Balachandar has completed his schooling at Kongu Arts and Science College, Erode. He holds a B.Sc. Computer Science degree from Kongu Arts and Science College, Erode.
Career
Balachandar is a passionate native of Erode. He always had the idea to do something different, and his perseverance and self-confidence made it possible. Balachandar was in college when he discovered a WhatsApp security bug and reported it to their team. Watching Bala's skills and talent at such a young age, the cofounder gave him a chance to work with WhatsApp, and undoubtedly, Balachandar grabbed the opportunity. At that time, he was the only Indian who worked with WhatsApp without going through any interview process. And then he worked on the next project, Signal Messenger.
Over the years, Balachandar founded his own company named Bringar Apps LLC, which quickly caught everyone's eye and became a success with 25 million active users globally. Balachandar is the CEO and has received recognition for his noteworthy accomplishments.
Family and Affairs
Balachandar was born to Karthikeyan Ayyavoo and his wife, Sudha Karthikeyan. He belongs to a Hindu family. He has one sibling named Arvind Karthikeyan. Balachandar shares a close and lovely bond with his family.
Appearance
Balachandar possesses a charismatic personality; his glittering eyes and short hair are black. He maintains a weight of around 80 kg, and he stands at 5 feet 9 inches tall.
Achievements
A long and noteworthy list of achievements follows Balachandar; amongst them is that he was awarded The Young Indian Personality of the Year 2022 by India Today.
Trivia & Facts
- Balachandar is the Indian genius behind WhatsApp and Signal Messenger.[2]
- He is fluent in two languages, English and Tamil.
- He is a self-taught techie genius.
External Links
- Balachandar Karthikeyan on LinkedIn
- Balachandar Karthikeyan on YouTube
- Balachandar Karthikeyan on CrunchBase
References
- ↑ "Balachandar Karthikeyan: The Indian Techie Who Found Success Beyond Conventional Paths". entrepreneur.com.
- ↑ "Meet the Indian tech genius behind WhatsApp and Signal". timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
