Dhaval Parikh
About Dhaval Parikh
Dhaval Parikh serves as the Guidewire Policy Center Lead at State Auto Insurance and has held various technical roles in the insurance and banking sectors. With extensive experience in Guidewire solutions and a background in computer science, he has contributed to numerous high-profile projects across different industries.
Current Role at State Auto Insurance
Dhaval Parikh serves as the Guidewire PolicyCenter Lead at State Auto Insurance, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the implementation and management of Guidewire PolicyCenter solutions. His work is based in the Columbus, Ohio Area, where he has contributed to the company's insurance technology initiatives for six years.
Professional Experience at Zurich Insurance
Since 2021, Dhaval Parikh has been working at Zurich Insurance as a Capgemini GW Solution Architect and Senior Technical Manager. His role involves leading technical projects and providing expertise in Guidewire solutions. This position marks a continuation of his extensive experience in the insurance technology sector.
Career Background and Previous Roles
Dhaval Parikh has a diverse career spanning multiple roles and companies. He worked at IBM Global Services as a Tech Lead from 2004 to 2011, followed by a position as Java Tech Lead at Goldman Sachs for one year. He also held the role of Guidewire PC/BC/CM Lead at Kemper from 2017 to 2018 and served as a Guidewire Integration Consultant at American Family Insurance in 2011. His experience includes significant roles at Aviva UK and CNA Insurance, where he was a Guidewire Lead from 2012 to 2017.
Educational Background
Dhaval Parikh studied at Nirma University in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, where he earned a Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech) degree in Computer Science from 1999 to 2002. His educational foundation has supported his career in technology and insurance solutions.
Skills and Expertise in Guidewire Solutions
Dhaval Parikh possesses extensive expertise in configuring and integrating Guidewire PolicyCenter, ClaimCenter, and BillingCenter. He holds certifications in both functional and integration aspects of Guidewire products. His skills include scope and requirements management, configuration management, effort estimation, client communication, and schedule tracking, which contribute to his effective project delivery.