Ajay Vernekar
Chief Information Officer
London
Summary
Seasoned Chief Information Officer with a proven track record for 27 years in IT and 11 years of commitment to the Insurance industry. Currently at SBI Life Insurance Company, showcasing expertise in digital transformation and IT compliance. Leveraged data analytics and innovation leadership to drive strategic planning and achieve significant efficiency improvements. Skilled in fostering stakeholder collaboration and spearheading technology solutions that align with business objectives.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Information Officer
SBI Life Insurance Company
09.2022 - Current
- Delivered innovative technology solutions aligned with business objectives and stakeholder needs.
- Championed change management efforts to drive successful implementation of new technologies or processes throughout the organization.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and implementing necessary controls within IT infrastructure.
- Led digital transformation initiatives to modernize business processes and improve overall efficiency.
- Enhanced cybersecurity measures by conducting risk assessments and implementing security protocols.
- Spearheaded cloud migration initiatives, resulting in increased scalability, flexibility, and cost reduction for the organization.
- Promoted organizational transparency concerning IT strategy, budget allocation, project progress updates, and performance metrics.
Chief Technology Officer
Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance
05.2018 - 08.2022
- Evaluated emerging technologies for potential adoption, staying ahead of industry trends to maintain competitive advantage.
- Aligned IT strategy with organizational goals, fostering collaboration between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Spearheaded digital transformation initiatives to modernize business operations and enhance customer experience.
- Championed data-driven decision-making, integrating advanced analytics tools for predictive insights.
- Developed and implemented long-term strategic technological blueprint.
Vice President of Information Technology
HDFC Life Insurance Company
05.2012 - 04.2018
- Developed in-depth analytics capabilities for improved decision-making processes across all levels of the organization.
- Standardized software development processes to ensure high-quality code releases with minimal defects or security vulnerabilities.
- Implemented best practices for IT service management, resulting in increased customer satisfaction ratings and reduced helpdesk response times.
- Championed a culture of continuous improvement by promoting agile methodologies, DevOps practices, and ongoing professional development opportunities for staff members.
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver complex IT projects on time and within budget, ensuring seamless execution and minimal disruption to business operations.
Education
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Welingkar Institute of Management
Mumbai India 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering
Mumbai University
Mumbai India 04.2001 -
Skills
Executive Leadership
Innovative and Visionary
Technology enabled Digital Transformation
Creative Cloud proficiency
Strategic Planning
CIO Technical consulting
Zero Breach Cybersecurity Practices
Digital and Data Analytics Expert
IT Risk and Budget management
Technology Integration
Timeline
Chief Information Officer
SBI Life Insurance Company
09.2022 - Current
Chief Technology Officer
Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance
05.2018 - 08.2022
Vice President of Information Technology
HDFC Life Insurance Company
05.2012 - 04.2018
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Welingkar Institute of Management
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering
Mumbai University
04.2001 -
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