Nithya Rajagopalan
About Nithya Rajagopalan
Nithya Rajagopalan is a Business System Analyst with extensive experience in the Property and Casualty insurance sector. She currently works at American Electric Power and has held various roles at companies such as Nationwide and State Auto Insurance.
Work at American Electric Power
Nithya Rajagopalan has been employed at American Electric Power as a Business System Analyst since 2018. In this role, she is responsible for maintaining the product backlog and managing project priorities. Her work involves leading Joint Application Development (JAD) sessions with IT teams, which highlights her leadership abilities in collaborative environments. Additionally, she plays a crucial role in identifying project risks or issues as part of her responsibilities.
Previous Experience in Insurance
Prior to her current position, Nithya Rajagopalan gained extensive experience in the insurance sector. She worked at Nationwide Insurance from 2011 to 2015 as a System Analyst, contributing to various projects for four years. Following this, she served as a Requirements Lead at Nationwide from 2016 to 2017 for eight months. Afterward, she worked as a Business Analyst at State Auto Insurance from 2017 to 2018 for one year in the Columbus, Ohio area. Additionally, she held a position as a Senior Developer at The Hartford from 2006 to 2011.
Education and Expertise
Nithya Rajagopalan holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, and Statistics from Christ College in Bangalore, which she completed from 2003 to 2006. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Science (MS) degree in Computer Software Engineering from the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, from 2006 to 2010. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her in-depth knowledge of Property and Casualty (P&C) Insurance, which she applies to her professional assignments.
Key Contributions and Projects
Throughout her career, Nithya Rajagopalan has made significant contributions to various projects. She has been instrumental in a legacy conversion project, demonstrating her expertise in system transitions. Her role as a troika member has been vital in identifying project risks or issues, showcasing her analytical skills and attention to detail. Nithya's ability to lead JAD sessions with IT teams further emphasizes her collaborative approach to project management.