Sushan Modak
About Sushan Modak
Sushan Modak is the Staff Vice President of Software Engineering & AI/ML at FM Global, leading the company's AI/ML chapter and managing engineering teams. He has extensive experience in software engineering and development, having worked at various companies including Air Worldwide and Deloitte Consulting.
Company
Sushan Modak is currently employed at FM Global, a prominent commercial property insurance company. He has served in various leadership roles, including Staff Vice President, Software Engineering & AI / ML since 2021, and Assistant Vice President, Software Development from 2018. FM Global focuses on engineering-driven property risk management solutions to help clients maintain business continuity.
Title
Sushan Modak holds the title of Staff Vice President, Software Engineering & AI / ML at FM Global. In this role, he leads the company’s first AI / ML chapter and oversees projects involving deep learning technologies. He provides strategic support and guidance to align software engineering efforts with the organization's product objectives.
Education and Expertise
Sushan Modak possesses an MBA in Finance & Global Business from Clark University (2011-2015). He also holds a B.Tech in Radiophysics & Electronics (1992-1995) and a B.Sc in Physics (1989-1992) from the University of Calcutta. His diverse academic background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in software engineering and leadership in AI / ML.
Professional Background
Sushan Modak has an extensive professional background in software engineering and development. He has held notable positions such as Principal Software Engineer at FM Global (2007-2018) and Sr. Web Developer at Air Worldwide (2003-2007). Earlier roles include Software Engineering Consultant / Architect at Deloitte Consulting (1999-2003), and Software Engineer positions at NIIT Ltd. (1996-1998) and ITIL Ltd. (1995-1996).
Leadership and Mentorship
Sushan Modak is dedicated to the professional growth and development of his team. He mentors and coaches engineering managers, fostering their professional development. In his leadership roles, he manages a team of engineering managers and develops objectives and metrics to enhance the performance of engineering teams, driving alignment with product objectives and strategic goals.