Shashank Dikay
About Shashank Dikay
Shashank Dikay is a Senior Solutions Architect at Everest Reinsurance Company, with extensive experience in application development and cloud architecture. He has held various roles in notable companies, including NJM Insurance Group and Bank of America, and has a background in Electronics and Telecommunication from the University of Mumbai.
Current Role at Everest
Shashank Dikay currently serves as a Senior Solutions Architect at Everest Reinsurance Company, a position he has held since 2023. He operates in a hybrid work environment based in New Jersey, United States. In this role, he has designed real-time data pipelines for ERP accounts payable payment file processing, utilizing Data Warehouse, Azure Data Lake, and ESB IBM API technologies. Additionally, he has implemented new cloud architecture solutions for accounting and sanctions operations.
Previous Experience
Before joining Everest, Shashank Dikay worked at Elevate as an Architect II from 2022 to 2023. His earlier roles include serving as a Product Developer at NJM Insurance Group for ten years from 2012 to 2022, and as a Project Leader at Bank of America from 2008 to 2011. He has also held positions at 1800flowers.com, Merrill Lynch, and Lehman Brothers, showcasing a diverse background in application development and project management across various sectors.
Education and Qualifications
Shashank Dikay holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) degree in Electronics & Telecommunication from the University of Mumbai, MGM CET, which he completed from 1992 to 1997. He also achieved Intermediate/Middle School Education at Vidya Prasarak Mandals, Bedekar School in Thane from 1980 to 1990. His foundational education in science was completed at B.N Bandodkar College, Thane, from 1990 to 1992.
Technical Skills and Innovations
Shashank Dikay has demonstrated expertise in cloud architecture and application development. He has led the migration of an On-Prem SQL Database to Azure SQL Database to resolve latency and TLS 1.0 issues. He has developed and managed Single Sign-On (SSO) implementations using Microsoft Azure Active Directory and Identity Federation protocols. Additionally, he designed an automated onboarding process using Workday HRMS, enhancing the user experience for over 3,000 users globally.
Participation in Industry Challenges
In 2023, Shashank Dikay participated in the Everest Innovation Challenge, where he presented a supplemental questionnaires automation process for the Underwriting division. This involvement reflects his commitment to innovation and continuous improvement within the insurance sector.