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Sameer Kaushik

Sameer Kaushik

Summary

Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Firstsource, Cognizant and Genpact across multiple functions like Transitions/Project Management, Operations, Process Excellence and Transformation and Training. Strong advocate of AI and promote and drive usage of tools like Claude and Co-Pilot. Led global operations of 350 plus FTEs and transitioned multiple projects in Healthcare, Banking and Insurance verticals. Led both BPaaS and BPS projects of varying skills and complexities - Digital marketing, Remote patient monitoring, customer service and re-badge. Expert in building solutions and leading RFPs and deal pursuits.

Overview

1
1
Certification
24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

AVP, Transitions/PMO BFSI and Healthcare

Firstsource Solutions Ltd.
05.2021 - Current
  • Leading transitions in Banking and Healthcare space

Outlined project specifics:

  • Re-badge projects of US banks across India, PHP, US and Mexico - 1,100 FTEs
  • Multiple projects for US dental plan and payor
  • Provider calls and E-mail services - 65 FTEs (Philippines)
  • Claims adjudication - 100 plus FTEs (India: Chennai and Bangalore)
  • Claims research - 100 plus FTEs (India: Chennai and Bangalore)
  • Pre and post Pay Audit - 400 plus FTEs (India: Chennai, Bangalore and Hyderabad)
  • Successfully completed multiple projects in the areas of claims, membership, re-badge, customer service, digital partnership with vendors
  • Review and devise project plans - ensure schedule adherence as per tollgate based transition framework
  • Analyzed pricing and billing models to track project financials and maintain budget compliance
  • Lead client Weekly, Monthly and Quarterly business review (WBR, MBR and QBR) and internal reviews
  • Work closely with Admin, Infra and IT teams to set up operations to setup sites/buildings/floors
  • Formalized the CeR (change exception request) process to ensure deviations observed from the solutions/pricing stage and during transitions are identified, tracked and addressed
  • Received positive VOC from clients - elevated the reputation and perception of Transition function from being the support function to being the brand ambassador

Associate Director - Transitions and Project Management Healthcare

Cognizant Technology Services
12.2018 - 05.2021
  • Led transition of one of the largest accounts in Cognizant - 2,000 FTEs, BPaaS covering claims, provider, membership, billing and customer service spread across US, India and Philippines and ACV of $80 MM
  • Then drove Process Excellence and Transformation initiatives - led a team of process excellence specialists responsible for driving transformation initiatives through various technology and process based levers like RPA, Analytics, location strategy, Process mining, Prohance and HyperAutomation
  • Also did transitions in RCM space for a couple of US providers

Senior Manager, Transitions

Genpact/ GE Capital
01.2003 - 12.2014
  • Led various projects for Healthcare and Insurance verticals
  • Helped a client set up their Finance Centre (a leading US Insurance client) in India in Bangalore and Gurgaon through the BOT (Build, Operate and Transfer) model
  • Drove multiple healthcare transitions for US, Middle East and APAC clients
  • Served as the Business Readiness Manager (BRM) for a client migrating from their legacy platform a new platform
  • Recipient of the Client CEO award (only non-client winner) that included all expenses paid trip to London, cash award and dinner with client CEO

Customer Care executive

IBM
01.2002 - 01.2003

Education

B.COM (H) -

Delhi University
Delhi
01-2002

School -

Apeejay School
Delhi
01-1999

MBA - Executive Operations

IIMC

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Transitions
  • Operations/Delivery
  • Training
  • Process Excellence
  • Risk management
  • Budget and solutions

Current Organization

Firstsource Solutions Ltd.

Certification

  • Green Belt
  • Data Engineer and Science
  • Agile

Previous Companies

  • IBM
  • Genpact
  • Cognizant (CTS)

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 11/23/81

Timeline

AVP, Transitions/PMO BFSI and Healthcare

Firstsource Solutions Ltd.
05.2021 - Current

Associate Director - Transitions and Project Management Healthcare

Cognizant Technology Services
12.2018 - 05.2021

Senior Manager, Transitions

Genpact/ GE Capital
01.2003 - 12.2014

Customer Care executive

IBM
01.2002 - 01.2003

B.COM (H) -

Delhi University

School -

Apeejay School

MBA - Executive Operations

IIMC
Sameer Kaushik