Balcony Technology Group Appoints Lester Kim as New Head of Engineering
Balcony Technology Group, Inc. has announced the appointment of Lester Kim as its new Head of Engineering. This strategic hire is aimed at enhancing the company's leadership in software development and blockchain technology to drive advancements in real estate data management.

Balcony Technology Group, Inc. has announced the appointment of Lester Kim as its new Head of Engineering. This strategic hire is aimed at enhancing the company's leadership in software development and blockchain technology to drive advancements in real estate data management.
Lester Kim brings a wealth of experience from his previous roles at companies like Magic Eden and Kraken. His expertise in creating scalable, secure, and efficient systems aligns with Balcony's mission to improve the accessibility, security, and transparency of real estate data through blockchain technology.
Gregg Lester, President and Co-Founder of Balcony Technology Group, Inc., highlighted the significance of this addition to the team: “Lester's arrival is a major milestone for our journey towards a more transparent and secure real estate ecosystem. His extensive background in software engineering, particularly within the blockchain and fintech sectors, will be crucial as we expand our platform's capabilities.”
At Magic Eden, Lester developed a unified, cross-chain REST API endpoint for NFT collection statistics, significantly enhancing system performance and user experience. His tenure at Kraken saw him leading a full-stack migration for a crypto-asset management application that handled $30B of assets under administration, showcasing his ability to manage significant technological transformations.
In his new role at Balcony, Lester will oversee the engineering team as they continue developing the company's decentralized data management platform. His focus will be on leveraging blockchain, AI, and secure data-sharing technologies to create a robust system that meets the evolving needs of the real estate market. “Blockchain technology has the 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. “Our goal is to build a platform that addresses longstanding challenges in the real estate sector, driving innovation and efficiency.”
Lester's academic background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Physics from Harvard College and a Master of Science in Actuarial Science from Columbia University. This strong foundation in data analysis and problem-solving will be instrumental as he leads Balcony's engineering efforts.
Balcony Technology Group, Inc. is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of real estate data management. With Lester Kim's leadership and expertise, the company is well-positioned to shape the future of the industry, providing reliable and actionable data for governments, citizens, and businesses alike.