Ali Dadgar
Information Technology Program Manager @Nationwide
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WORK HISTORY
Information Technology Program Manager @Nationwide
Scottsdale, AZ, US
Led enterprise-wide core system migration from legacy Renaissance (REN) to Guidewire InsuranceNow (GIN), enabling scalable sales, servicing, and partner capabilities across 1M+ policies, including the complex Voluntary Benefits (VB) portfolio.• Delivered an industry-leading VB product on time despite aggressive deadlines, preventing projected $7M–$10M monthly losses.• Directed design and launch of a custom payroll billing engine when enterprise solution was delayed, ensuring compliance with employer deduction arrangements.• Built and deployed an automated migration engine, compressing an 18-month effort into 12 months; migrated 175K+ policies and $175M premium with 98%+ success.• Modernized partner integrations by developing a scalable API platform and launching the Pet Enrollment Tool (PET), enabling seamless onboarding of Residential Exchange partners.• Orchestrated high-risk, cross-functional delivery under tight timelines—aligning technology, business, and regulatory objectives to return the business to profitability after a $63M underwriting loss.
EDUCATION
Sharif University of Technology
Bachelor of Science, Science
Bowling Green State University
Master, Computer Science
ABOUT ALI DADGAR
I am a Program Manager and Enterprise Transformation Leader with 20+ years of experience delivering large-scale digital, cloud, and core system migrations across insurance and financial services. I specialize in turning around high-risk, high-visibility initiatives by aligning business, technology, and partners to deliver measurable impact.Notable achievements include restoring profitability after a $63M underwriting loss, migrating 175K+ policies /$175M premium in 12 months (ahead of schedule, 98%+ accuracy), and launching an industry-first Voluntary Benefits product that prevented $7M–$10M in monthly losses. I have also led a $6M cloud transformation at Early Warning (Zelle) and a $54M digital transformation at Nationwide Insurance, consistently delivering results under aggressive deadlines.My leadership approach blends governance, risk management, and executive communication with deep expertise in cloud strategy, core systems, DevSecOps, and cross-functional leadership. Passionate about building scalable platforms and mentoring high-performing teams, I thrive at the intersection of business strategy and technology delivery.
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