Ashwanth Kumar
About Ashwanth Kumar
Ashwanth Kumar is a Strategic Analyst at Centivo, where he focuses on product and partnerships, particularly in health plan partnerships and product innovation. He has a background in economics and political science from the University of Pittsburgh and is pursuing a Master of Science in Quantitative Management and Health Analytics at Duke University.
Current Role at Centivo
Ashwanth Kumar serves as a Strategic Analyst at Centivo, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on product and partnerships, specifically in health plan partnerships and product innovation. He collects and analyzes data to support various operational and strategic decisions. Additionally, he reviews contractual agreements to identify opportunities and limitations for product enhancements. Kumar develops and maintains frameworks and methodologies to evaluate partner performance and assesses new partnership opportunities and the competitive landscape of prospective vendors.
Previous Experience in Healthcare and Finance
Prior to his current role, Ashwanth Kumar gained diverse experience in healthcare and finance. He worked as a Healthcare M&A Financial Analyst Intern at The Braff Group in 2019 for two months. He also served as a Private Equity Analyst Intern at GT Entrepreneurs for three months in 2019. His role as Head of Research at GIMBHI from 2020 to 2021 further solidified his expertise in research and analysis. Additionally, he held positions at the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health as an Interviewer and at VisitPITTSBURGH as a Finance Intern.
Educational Background
Ashwanth Kumar holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and Political Science from the University of Pittsburgh. He furthered his education at Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business, where he is pursuing a Master of Science in Quantitative Management with a focus on Health Analytics, expected to complete in 2024. His foundational education was completed at Upper St. Clair School District, where he earned his High School Diploma.
Research and Analytical Skills
Throughout his career, Ashwanth Kumar has developed strong research and analytical skills. He worked as a Research Intern at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh for three years, where he gained valuable insights into healthcare research. His role as a Research Associate at Guidepoint from 2020 to 2022 allowed him to further hone his analytical capabilities. These experiences contribute to his current responsibilities at Centivo, where he applies his skills to evaluate partner performance and assess market opportunities.