Balcony Technology Group, Inc. Welcomes New Head of Engineering: Lester Kim

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10 Jun 2024

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Balcony hires Lester Kim, Head of Engineering, leveraging his expertise in software development and blockchain technology to advance real estate data management

HOBOKEN, NEW JERSEY, US, June 10, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ — In a strategic move to bolster its engineering leadership and drive forward its mission of revolutionizing real estate data management, Balcony Technology Group, Inc. is thrilled to announce the appointment of Lester Kim as the new Head of Engineering. Lester brings to the team an impressive track record of innovative software development and leadership in the tech industry, poised to make significant contributions to Balcony’s growth and success.

Lester Kim, formerly a senior software engineer with a history of impactful roles at companies like Magic Eden and Kraken, has been at the forefront of developing advanced technological solutions. His expertise spans across creating scalable, secure, and efficient systems—qualities that align perfectly with Balcony’s commitment to leveraging blockchain technology for the betterment of real estate data management.

“Lester’s addition to our team marks a significant milestone in our journey towards creating a more transparent, secure, and efficient real estate ecosystem,” stated Gregg Lester, President and Co-Founder of Balcony Technology Group, Inc. “His proven ability to navigate and innovate in the complex landscape of software engineering, particularly within the blockchain and fintech sectors, will be invaluable as we continue to expand our platform’s capabilities.”

During his tenure at Magic Eden, Lester was instrumental in developing a unified, cross-chain REST API endpoint for NFT collection statistics, showcasing his ability to enhance system performance and user experience. At Kraken, he led a full-stack migration for a crypto-asset-management application that managed $30B of assets under administration, further demonstrating his leadership skills and technical prowess in managing significant technological transformations.

Lester’s role at Balcony will involve leading the engineering team through the ongoing development of Balcony’s decentralized data management platform, ensuring that the technology not only meets current real estate market needs but also anticipates future challenges. His strategic focus will be on harnessing blockchain, AI, and secure data-sharing technologies to build a system that empowers governments, citizens, and businesses with reliable and actionable real estate data.

“Blockchain technology has tremendous potential to transform real estate data management. I am excited to contribute to Balcony’s vision of making this data more accessible, secure, and transparent,” said Lester Kim. “By focusing on creating a robust, decentralized platform, we can solve many of the longstanding challenges in the real estate sector, driving innovation and efficiency.”

Lester’s academic background, with a Bachelor of Arts in Physics from Harvard College and a Master of Science in Actuarial Science from Columbia University, has provided him with a strong foundation in data analysis and problem-solving—skills that will be crucial as he leads Balcony’s engineering endeavors.

As Balcony Technology Group, Inc. continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible in real estate data management, Lester Kim’s leadership and expertise will undoubtedly play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the industry.

Gregg Lester
Balcony Technology Group, inc.
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