UTHARA VIJAY
Senior Consultant
Munich
Summary
- Technically proficient Product Owner, Solution Architect, and Certified Scrum Master with 10 years of experience in IT and the insurance domain.
- Specialized in functional consulting, solution design, and implementing core insurance platforms globally.
- 8+ years as an SME for Allianz Core Insurance System (ABS) - ABS L2 Certified Professional.
- Certified Trainer for Allianz Insurance System (ABS).
- IT Product Owner for new Claims Platform (UK - Claims Commercial Verticals).
- Product Owner for UI Migration Project (AIRWAVE) in Allianz core insurance system.
- Proven expertise in backlog management,sprint planning and stakeholder collaboration
- Extensive experience in business analysis, product modeling, pricing, workflow management, and UI design.
- Adept at bridging business and technology teams to drive successful project implementations.
- Expertise in Motor, MidCorp, and Health Insurance for underwriting, policy management, and pricing integrations.
- Experienced in sales activities, RFP preparation, and customer demonstrations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2013
2013
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Senior Business Consultant
Syncier GmbH
11.2020 - Current
- IT Product Owner for Claims Commercial - Allianz UK Project
- Product Owner for AIRWAVE migration (Allianz Technology Austria)
- Functional Consultant & Solution Designer for implementing Allianz Insurance System in CEE regions
- Solution Architect for RFPs, sales pitches, and customer demonstrations
- Core team member for training services, delivering ABS professional training and certification
Senior Business Analyst
Allianz Technology
02.2017 - 09.2020
- Led a team of functional designers/consultants for Product & Policy Management
- Delivered business analysis artifacts (BRD, GUI & Use Case Documentation)
- Supported global harmonization of Allianz insurance products and processes
- Scrum Master for Allianz Czech ABS implementation
Software Engineer
Allianz Technology
02.2013 - 02.2015
- Software developer for Guidewire Claim Center – Project Genesis for Allianz UK
- Implemented customizations in Claims FNOL & Document Management
Education
Master of Science - Computer Science
University of Kerala
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Mahatma Gandhi University
Skills
- Insurance & Business Consulting
- Solution Design & Architecture
- Backlog priortization and Management
- Scrum & Agile Methodologies
- User Story writing and Acceptance criteria
- Sprint Planning and Execution
- Cross-functional team Collaboration
- Stakeholder Management
- Jira and Confluence
- Training & Coaching
- Change Management
- Documentation & Reporting
Certificationsandawards
- ABS L2 Certified Professional (Allianz)
- Certified Scrum Master
- NAVRATNA AWARD – Best New Joiner (Q2, 2017)
- Best Performer (Q3, 2019)
Timeline
Senior Business Consultant
Syncier GmbH
11.2020 - Current
Senior Business Analyst
Allianz Technology
02.2017 - 09.2020
Software Engineer
Allianz Technology
02.2013 - 02.2015
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Mahatma Gandhi University
Master of Science - Computer Science
University of Kerala