Gunasekar Chigarapalli
Ellicott City,MD
Summary
Accomplished Executive who is passionate about partnering with Business and Technology leaders to help achieve their objectives. Expert in building long-standing, trusted partnerships with business and IT teams. Makes challenging decisions and stands by them to drive the best results for customers. As a technology-focused IT Leader executed a multitude of large-scale cloud data migration, application development, and data engineering initiatives. Delivered large programs using Scaled Agile methodology. Always keeps team in a continuous learning stream and sets a high bar for them to achieve significant results. Acquired multiple certifications in technology, project management, and business domains.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
IT Delivery Director, Enterprise Data Insights
Unum Group
01.2023 - Current
- Implement a Cloud Based Analytical data platform solution using Snowflake that will bring holistic sophistication across multiple Business Groups and User Communities.
Head of IT Delivery for Data Exchange Shared Services
Unum Group
07.2020 - 12.2022
- Formulated and established an exclusive IT division to streamline and modernize Unum’s Data Exchange process with its clients and benefit admin partners.
Engagement Partner
Cognizant Technology Solutions
11.2014 - 02.2020
- Partnered with the CIO/CTO and Business Executives to implement a portfolio of initiatives to support their Digital Transformation strategy.
Delivery Manager
Infosys Public Services
12.2012 - 11.2014
- Responsible for the delivery, client relationship & business growth in the market-facing portfolio at CareFirst BCBS.
Program Manager
HTC Global Services
12.2010 - 11.2012
- Managed projects in Matrix framework at Aetna Insurance and worked as an Architect / Delivery Manager for a large-scale re-engineering program in Mainframe CICS /DB2.
Architect / Delivery Manager
Cognizant Technology Solutions
12.1999 - 12.2010
- Technical Delivery Manager for large-scale Enterprise Data warehouse Implementation for Anthem and managed projects for various Insurance & Healthcare clients majorly in Mainframe Technologies.
Mainframe Developer
07.1997 - 11.1999
- Worked as a Mainframe Developer for banking clients such as TD BANK and BANK OF SCOTLAND.
Education
Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering -
KL University
01.1995
Skills
- Program Management
- Solution Architecture
- Digital Transformation
- Cloud Data migration
- P&L Management and Sales
- Strategic Partnership
- Multi-cultural Global Leadership
- Technology landscape - AWS, Snowflake, Databricks, Informatica, Teradata, Pega, Java, Net, Salesforce, MuleSoft, Mainframe technologies
- Domain expertise - Insurance, Healthcare, and Financial Services
Certification
- PEGA CSA v6.2 & PEGA CBA v8
- AWS Certified Cloud Architect - Associate
- Completed PMP certification in 2010 (PMP #1339375)
- Certified SCRUM Master
- IBM Certified specialist in Rational Unified Process (RUP)
- IBM Certified specialist in requirements management with use cases
- AHIP Certified Disability Income Associate
Awards
- Received “Distinguished Leadership award for Delivery Excellence” at the corporate level at the Cognizant GPS 2020 summit
- Received Commemorative Medal for contributions to the growth of Insurance practice during Cognizant’s 25-year celebration in April 2019.
Timeline
IT Delivery Director, Enterprise Data Insights
Unum Group
01.2023 - Current
Head of IT Delivery for Data Exchange Shared Services
Unum Group
07.2020 - 12.2022
Engagement Partner
Cognizant Technology Solutions
11.2014 - 02.2020
Delivery Manager
Infosys Public Services
12.2012 - 11.2014
Program Manager
HTC Global Services
12.2010 - 11.2012
Architect / Delivery Manager
Cognizant Technology Solutions
12.1999 - 12.2010
Mainframe Developer
07.1997 - 11.1999
Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering -
KL University
- PEGA CSA v6.2 & PEGA CBA v8
- AWS Certified Cloud Architect - Associate
- Completed PMP certification in 2010 (PMP #1339375)
- Certified SCRUM Master
- IBM Certified specialist in Rational Unified Process (RUP)
- IBM Certified specialist in requirements management with use cases
- AHIP Certified Disability Income Associate
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