Rashmikant Gadia
Enterprise Architect @Coforge
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WORK HISTORY
Enterprise Architect @Coforge
Steering a greenfield IT Transformation initiative with a prominent global insurance client in the London Market- Owned the end-to-end solution architecture lifecycle, including RFP creation, vendor evaluation, scoring, and final decision support, ensuring alignment with business and technical requirements for a large-scale PAS transformation- Led the design and approval process for complex cloud-based architectures, including first-time Azure hosting setups, data/reporting solutions, and secure network connectivity using Azure Private Link- Defined and gained global stakeholder approval for target architectures and phased transition states across multiple initiatives- Directed technical validation and performance testing strategies, working with vendors and internal teams to finalize tooling, scope, and service management approaches- Provided architectural governance and oversight, reviewing technical solutions validating functionality, and ensuring alignment with enterprise standards- Engaged in a comprehensive discovery program aimed at streamlining and enhancing the IT estate for a significant global insurance client.
EDUCATION
Mohanlal Sukhadia University
B. Sc.
Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta
Certificate Program in Management of Software Project
Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC)
Diploma in Advanced Computing (C-DAC)
SKILLS
ABOUT RASHMIKANT GADIA
Certified Enterprise Architect: TOGAF and Microsoft Azure certified, with a wealth of experience spanning 24+ years- Industry Expertise: Extensive experience in product development and delivering solutions to complex insurance and reinsurance challenges, including the implementation of Underwriting Workbench, Policy Administration Systems, Reinsurance Platforms, and Delegated Authority solutions within the Lloyd’s and London Market- Impacting 20+ Insurance Companies: Proven track record of delivering technology solutions to over 20 insurance companies, including QBE, Canopius, Amlin, XL Catlin, CNA Hardy, Ascot, Aspen, Navigators, Endurance, Atrium etc- Product Owner & Architect: Leadership roles for underwriting platforms, including Subscribe, Navigator (Reinsurance), and Subscribe API, implemented at 17+ client sites- Architecture Assessments: Experienced in conducting architecture assessments, portfolio evaluations, and technology stack rationalization to optimize the insurance IT landscape- Architecture Remediation: Led multiple programs to enhance architecture quality attributes like performance, availability, scalability, security, and maintainability, aligning architecture with business goals- Product Development: Successful track record of taking insurance industry products from ideation to market, launching three new products- Technology Governance: Proficient in technology governance for insurance product suites built on diverse technologies- Leadership: Led the Architecture Review Board for an offshore development centre- C-Level Engagement: Collaborated with client CXOs to provide insights into business and technology solutions within the Commercial Insurance Domain- Pre-Sales Involvement: Actively participated in pre-sales activities, responding to RFPs and RFIs, and designing solutions for over 25 insurance companies- Embracing Emerging Technologies: Keen interest and experience in emerging technologies, such as IoT, Blockchain, and Machine Learning.
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