Raja Chakarvorty
About Raja Chakarvorty
Raja Chakarvorty serves as the Chief Data Scientist at Protective Life in Birmingham, Alabama, where he has worked since 2017. With over 16 years of experience in the insurance industry, he specializes in advanced analytics and has held various leadership roles in data science.
Work at Protective Life
Raja Chakarvorty has served as the Chief Data Scientist at Protective Life since 2017. In this role, he is responsible for strategically designing, developing, and delivering advanced analytics initiatives. His work focuses on leveraging data to enhance decision-making processes within the organization. Based in Birmingham, Alabama, he has contributed to the company's data-driven strategies for over seven years.
Previous Experience in Data Science
Before joining Protective Life, Raja Chakarvorty held multiple positions at The Hanover Insurance Group. He worked as the AVP of Data Science for Personal Lines and R&D from 2015 to 2017, and previously as Director of Data Science from 2013 to 2015. His career also includes roles at Travelers, where he served as Manager of Analytics & Research in 2013 and as Senior Consultant from 2009 to 2011. His extensive experience spans over 16 years in the insurance industry.
Education and Expertise
Raja Chakarvorty holds a PhD in Physics from the University of Notre Dame, where he studied from 2001 to 2007. He also earned an MS in Physics from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, from 1998 to 2000. His foundational education includes a BS in Physics from Banaras Hindu University, completed from 1995 to 1998. His academic background supports his expertise in advanced analytics and data-driven projects.
Career Progression in Analytics
Raja Chakarvorty's career in analytics began at Travelers, where he worked as an Associate in Analytics & Research from 2011 to 2013. He then advanced to Senior Consultant and later to Manager of Analytics & Research. His roles at The Hanover Insurance Group further established his leadership in data science, culminating in his current position at Protective Life. His career reflects a consistent focus on complex data-driven projects.