Ankur Biswas Basu
About Ankur Biswas Basu
Ankur Biswas Basu is a Director at Ally and an Agile Release Train Engineer/Program Manager at UnitedHealth Group, with extensive experience in IT systems supporting the Health Insurance Payer Domain.
Title: Director at Ally
Ankur Biswas Basu is currently serving as a Director at Ally, occupying this position in a remote capacity since 2022. His role involves overseeing various strategic initiatives and providing leadership in alignment with the company's objectives.
Agile Release Train Engineer at UnitedHealth Group
Since 2017, Ankur has been an Agile Release Train Engineer and Program Manager at UnitedHealth Group in Hartford, Connecticut. He manages and coordinates agile release trains, ensuring the smooth delivery of complex programs while adhering to the principles of Agile development.
Past Roles at UnitedHealth Group and Aetna
From 2015 to 2017, Ankur held the position of Senior Project Manager, Cross App PM, Scrum Master, and RTE at UnitedHealth Group. Prior to that, he served as an Agile Release Lead and IT Senior Project Manager at Aetna from 2013 to 2015, and as a Senior Project Manager from 2011 to 2013 through Infosys. His time at Aetna spanned several roles, including Business Consultant, adding up to extensive experience in managing IT systems for healthcare organizations.
Education in Computer Science and Engineering
Ankur Biswas Basu earned his Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Computer Science and Engineering from the National Institute of Technology Durgapur, completing his studies from 1994 to 1998. He also attended Lady Brabourne College, Kolkata, where he studied science for his Higher Secondary education from 1992 to 1994.
Certifications and Professional Development
Ankur has demonstrated a strong commitment to professional growth by obtaining multiple certifications, including SAFe Agilist, SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE), AHIP, Certified Software Quality Analyst (CSQA), and Project Management Professional (PMP). These credentials underscore his expertise and dedication to continuous improvement in the field.
Experience in Health Insurance IT Systems
Ankur has extensive experience in IT systems supporting the Health Insurance Payer Domain. His expertise encompasses areas such as Provider, Benefits, Quoting and Rating, Medicare, Product Structure and setup, as well as the end-to-end workflow in Healthcare Payer processes. He is known for successfully delivering high-visibility, complex programs through both Agile and traditional settings.