Kathiravan Periasamy
About Kathiravan Periasamy
Kathiravan Periasamy serves as the Director of Engineering at Benefitfocus since 2023, bringing extensive experience from previous roles at Florida Blue and Availity, where he focused on data analytics and cost management in healthcare.
Work at Benefitfocus
Kathiravan Periasamy has been serving as the Director of Engineering at Benefitfocus since 2023. In this role, he oversees engineering operations and contributes to the development of innovative solutions within the company. His leadership is focused on enhancing the engineering team's capabilities and aligning technical strategies with organizational goals.
Previous Experience at Florida Blue
Prior to his current position, Periasamy held several roles at Florida Blue from 2006 to 2022. He began as an Enterprise Architect and later progressed to Director of CRM, Sales, Marketing, and Contact, and then to Director of Data and Analytics. During his tenure, he managed an annual budget exceeding $100 million and played a significant role in optimizing medical cost management initiatives, achieving annual savings of up to $7.2 million.
Role at Availity
Kathiravan Periasamy worked as a Principal Architect at Availity from 2022 to 2023. In this position, he contributed to architectural decisions and strategic planning, leveraging his extensive experience in the healthcare technology sector to enhance operational efficiencies.
Education and Expertise
Periasamy holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science from Thiagarajar College of Engineering, which he completed from 1988 to 1992. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master's degree in Business Administration and Management from Lee University between 2021 and 2023. His educational background supports his expertise in both technical and managerial aspects of engineering and analytics.
Achievements in Healthcare Technology
Throughout his career, Kathiravan Periasamy has achieved notable successes in healthcare technology. He successfully increased customer satisfaction NPS by 12 points within a year through analytics-driven member experiences. Additionally, he developed solutions that led to Florida Blue being recognized as the top national plan for risk management payout from CMS/HHS for seven consecutive years.