Rakesh Shukla MBA
About Rakesh Shukla MBA
Rakesh Shukla is the Director of Information Technology at RLI Insurance Company in Johnston, Iowa, where he has worked since 2020. With over 27 years of experience in Information Services, he has held various leadership roles across multiple companies, focusing on delivering IT solutions that enhance business value in the Insurance, Financial, and Manufacturing sectors.
Current Role at RLI Insurance Company
Rakesh Shukla serves as the Director of Information Technology at RLI Insurance Company, a position he has held since 2020. Located in Johnston, Iowa, he focuses on delivering IT solutions that enhance business value within the insurance sector. His role involves collaborating with various business leaders to implement transformative solutions that drive efficiency and cost savings.
Previous Experience in Information Technology
Before joining RLI Insurance Company, Rakesh Shukla held several significant positions in the IT sector. He worked as an Engagement Director at Syntel for six months in 2013. He then served as IT Manager at DuPont Pioneer from 2013 to 2016, followed by a role as Director of Information Technology at Preferred Employers Group from 2016 to 2018. His experience also includes positions at CSC, EMPLOYERS, and various companies in India.
Expertise in IT Solutions and Emerging Technologies
Rakesh Shukla possesses extensive expertise in implementing emerging technology trends, including Microservices, APIs, DevSecOps, Agile methodologies, CI/CD, and Infrastructure Cloud/Data-center platforms. His background reflects a strong commitment to leveraging technology to drive business outcomes, particularly in the insurance, financial, and manufacturing sectors.
Career Development and Professional Journey
Rakesh Shukla's career spans over 27 years in Information Services, during which he has worked with diverse global teams. His journey began as an EDP Manager at Nilkamal Ltd. in India and progressed through various roles, including IT Supervisor at ICI India and Corporate Systems Manager at The GMS Group. His experience includes significant contributions to digital platform design and solution delivery across multiple insurance carriers.
Leadership and Partnership in IT
Throughout his career, Rakesh Shukla has demonstrated strong leadership and partnership capabilities. He has collaborated with business leaders to achieve cost savings and implement disruptive solutions within the insurance portfolio. His ability to align IT strategies with business objectives has been a key factor in his success across various roles.