Rajesh Sundaresan
Insurance Transformation leader | 23+ years P & C Insurance | Driving Agentic AI + Guidewire Innovation | Team Builder & Mentor | Elevate - Top Talent Leadership Program 2025
- Role
- Principal Consultant - Gw at Cognizant
- Location
- Bengaluru, KA, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Rajesh Sundaresan
With over 23 years of experience in Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance, I specialize in delivery leadership, functional management, and large‑scale digital transformation. As Principal Consultant and Delivery Lead at Cognizant, and formerly Functional Lead at Capgemini, I have successfully overseen Guidewire Cloud implementations for major insurers—leading cross‑functional teams to deliver solutions that align technology with business outcomes.Most recently, I have been at the forefront of Agentic AI + Guidewire initiatives, spearheading claims transformation for a leading North American bank. This work combines advanced AI orchestration with Guidewire’s insurance platforms to reimagine claims operations—driving efficiency, accuracy, and customer‑centric outcomes at scale.My leadership style is rooted in building high‑performing teams, encouraging participation in industry events, and fostering a collaborative culture. I am passionate about talent development—identifying strengths, nurturing growth, and keeping teams connected to evolving business and technology trends.I have played a pivotal role in designing and launching Guidewire Marketplace solutions, developing frameworks, accelerators, and industry‑facing assets that deliver operational excellence and market differentiation. I regularly publish thought leadership blogs, present innovative solutions, and collaborate with senior leadership to define offerings that win in the marketplace.Beyond corporate responsibilities, I am deeply committed to mentorship and community impact. As a Change Maker Mentor at Inventure Academy, I have guided student teams to national recognition—Top 25 finalists among 100+ entries, and previously a Top 5 finish out of nearly 90 projects. These initiatives reflect my belief in empowering the next generation to solve real‑world problems with creativity and resilience.Through nano presentations, workshops, and mentorship sessions, I continue to inspire professionals and youth to embrace innovation, collaboration, and positive change.Key Areas of Expertise23+ Years in P&C Insurance, Delivery & Functional LeadershipGuidewire InsuranceSuite Implementations & Marketplace SolutionsAgentic AI + Guidewire Claims Transformation LeadershipTeam Building & Talent DevelopmentDigital Transformation & InnovationIndustry Thought Leadership (Blogs, Presentations, Solution Positioning)Proactive Engagement in Industry EventsMentorship, Community Impact & Change Maker InitiativesPerformance Management & Conflict Resolution
Experience
Principal Consultant - Gw
Feb 2024 — Present · US
Leading functional, product owner and program management on the Guidewire Cloud implementation for the largest insurance carrier (Policy, Billing, Digital and policy conversion) migration of system from one umbrella to other
Education
Sri Sairam Engineering college
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Mechanical
1997 — 2001
Jaigopal Garodia National Higher Secondary School
Computer Science
1995 — 1997
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