Udit Kalra

About Udit Kalra

I’m a Business Analyst at Zurich Kotak General Insurance, where I bridge the gap between underwriting and technology by automating premium calculation systems that enhance accuracy, speed, and compliance across multiple retail lines of business. My role centers on designing scalable, Excel-based automation tools that streamline underwriting workflows, reduce manual errors, and improve turnaround times.With a B.Tech in Computer Engineering and Business Systems from NMIMS MPSTME, I combine analytical thinking with a foundation in software engineering (Golang, Terraform, Python, Java) and data analytics. My experience spans developing REST APIs on Google Cloud (GCP), implementing infrastructure as code with Terraform, and building machine learning solutions that extract insights from complex datasets.Certified as a Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer, I’m passionate about using cloud-native automation and analytics to drive operational efficiency and business growth. I enjoy transforming repetitive, manual processes into data-driven, reliable systems.I’ve also contributed to academic research—publishing on computer vision-based skin lesion classification—and developed several open-source projects on GitHub focused on automation, analytics, and cloud technologies.Key Interests: Business Process Automation | Cloud Engineering | Data Analytics | GCP | Machine Learning | Process Optimization | Excel VBA Automation

Experience

1. Assistant Manager - Underwriting Retail Automation

   Zurich Kotak General Insurance

   Dec 2024 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   Designed and automated premium calculators across multiple retail lines of business, improving pricing accuracy and reducing manual errors.2. Developed and deployed Excel-based automation tools to streamline underwriting workflows, resulting in faster turnaround times and reduced operational load.3. Partnered with underwriters and cross-functional stakeholders to analyze requirements, ensuring solutions met both business needs and insurance regulatory compliance standards.4. Contributed to the OEM automation project, delivering calculators and tools that improved efficiency and consistency in retail underwriting.5. Led process automation initiatives to eliminate repetitive tasks, aligning solutions with organizational priorities and freeing team capacity for strategic projects.6. Conducted UAT testing, validation, deployment and post deployment support of automation solutions to ensure reliability, accuracy & alignment with underwriting guidelines.7. Used JIRA to log, track and resolve bugs during testing and deployment of automated Excel-based premium calculators on UI systems, ensuring timely resolution and high-quality deliverables.

Education

• G.E.I.S M.H. High School and Junior College, Thane

  HSC Science

• S.E.S High School and Junior College, Thane

  SSC

• SVKM's NMIMS Mukesh Patel School of Technology Management & Engineering

  Bachelor of Technology - BTech , Computer Science and Business Systems