Krishna Iyer

About Krishna Iyer

Visionary technology executive with 20+ years of experience designing and implementing enterprise architecture strategies that drive business growth and innovation. Proven success in leading large-scale digital transformation initiatives in the Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance and telecommunications industries. Skilled in aligning technology investments with strategic goals, modernizing legacy systems, and enabling cloud-native solutions to accelerate business outcomes.At United Fire Group, I developed and executed enterprise architecture roadmaps, governed multi-million-dollar technology investments, and led enterprise-wide modernization efforts, including cloud adoption and data platform strategies. Prior leadership at Verizon included driving global architecture teams and advising C-level executives on IT strategy and security compliance, resulting in significant cost savings and revenue growth.Core Strengths: Enterprise Architecture Strategy, Digital Transformation, Cloud Modernization (AWS, Azure), P&C Insurance Systems (Guidewire, Duck Creek), Data Architecture & Governance, Agile/SAFe Leadership, C-Suite Collaboration, Regulatory Compliance (NAIC, GDPR, FISMA).

Experience

1. IT Enterprise Architecture Director

   UFG Insurance

   Sep 2019 — Present · Cedar Rapids, IA, US

   Defined and executed a multi-year enterprise architecture strategy, aligning $100+M technology investments with corporate growth and regulatory objectives.• Established the Architecture Review Board, enforcing governance and best practices that reduced system redundancies by 40% and accelerated delivery timelines by 25%.• Spearheaded cloud transformation initiatives, aligning vendor driven applications with on-premises infrastructure investments. • Partnered with senior executives to develop a technology modernization roadmap, enabling faster product innovation and enhancing customer digital experiences.• Oversaw core P&C insurance platforms, including Guidewire Insurance Suite and MuleSoft API integrations, ensuring seamless operations across underwriting, claims, and billing processes.• Mentored a team of senior Enterprise, Solutions, and Domain architects, fostering a culture of innovation and accountability.

Education

• Gujarat University

  BS, Computer Science

• University of Iowa

  Masters, Computer Science

Skills

• Business Analysis
• Agile Methodologies
• Pmp
• Integration
• Sdlc
• Solution Architecture
• Software Development
• Requirements Analysis
• Cloud Computing
• IT Strategy
• Software Project Management
• Itil
• Telecommunications
• Vendor Management
• Software Development Life Cycle (Sdlc)
• Business Process
• Soa
• Unix
• Enterprise Software
• Enterprise Architecture
• Program Management