Bhavin Patel
About Bhavin Patel
Bhavin Patel is the Global Head of Sales and Distribution Technology at MassMutual, with extensive experience in delivering large-scale digital platforms for Fortune 500 financial organizations.
Current Title at MassMutual
Bhavin Patel currently holds the position of Global Head of Sales and Distribution Technology at MassMutual in the United States. He manages a global technology organization with teams located in the United States, Europe, and India. He is accountable for a portfolio that includes Wealth Management and Insurance/Annuities Sales and Distribution capabilities.
Previous Roles at Truist
Before joining MassMutual, Bhavin Patel worked at Truist in several key leadership roles. From 2021 to 2023, he served as the Head of Enterprise Open Banking, Smart Workflow (Automation) & API Engineering in the Charlotte Metro area. Prior to this, he was the Head of Digital Originations Engineering from 2020 to 2021, where he led initiatives focused on digital transformation and automation.
Experience at BNY Mellon and American Express
Bhavin Patel has extensive experience in the financial sector, having worked at BNY Mellon and American Express. From 2019 to 2020, he was the Executive Director of Technology at BNY Mellon in New York, focusing on innovative technology solutions. He also spent four years at American Express as a Senior Technology Leader in Global Commercial Services (Payments & Lending), where he led the development and launch of multi-million dollar cloud-native digital platforms.
Educational Background
Bhavin Patel has a strong academic background in both technology and business. He earned a Master of Science in Computer Science and Information Technology from Rochester Institute of Technology and an MBA from Indiana University - Kelley School of Business. Additionally, he completed an Executive Education program at Harvard Business School, earning a Certificate in Leadership Excellence. He also holds a Bachelor of Engineering from the University of Mumbai.
Expertise and Skills
Bhavin Patel has a broad range of expertise in technology and engineering practices. His skills include Platform/Product Development, Full-Stack Engineering, Data Engineering, Business Intelligence/Analytics, SAP Engineering, Solution Architecture, Quality Engineering, Technical Program Management, and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE). He focuses on enabling businesses to achieve strategic goals through progressive technology and engineering capabilities.