Praveen Kumar is a seasoned Senior Principal Business Analyst and Lead Product Owner with over 12 years of experience in the Life & Annuities, Insurance, Finance, Information Technology, and Healthcare sectors. He has demonstrated success in defining, analyzing, and achieving business objectives through his expertise in product management, product backlog management, user journey mapping, requirements elicitation, and agile methodologies. Praveen has extensive experience with Life & Annuity platforms such as LIFECAD, ALIP, and F.A.S.T, and has worked with leading healthcare platforms like TriZetto QNXT and Facets.
In his current role at Barclays US Consumer Bank, Praveen leads the products for Impairments and Capital Calculations, managing key product updates and ensuring seamless end-to-end transitions during project life cycles. His work focuses on designing enterprise business solutions that balance customer needs with operational efficiencies. Previously at AllianzLife, he supported new product implementations for Life and Annuities products, working closely with internal and external partners for secure data transmission using industry-standard DTCC layouts.
Praveen's technical expertise includes SQL Server, Oracle PL/SQL, JIRA, AWS, and data flow diagrams, contributing to his ability to optimize operational efficiency and streamline complex processes. He holds a Master's in Marketing Research from Southern Illinois University and an MBA with a focus on Marketing Analytics, Finance, and CRM from Osmania University. As a Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), Praveen excels in agile methodologies, including Scrum, Kanban, and Test-Driven Development. His strategic mindset and extensive industry knowledge make him a key player in driving digital transformation and innovation in the Life and Annuities sector.