Sachin Panaskar
About Sachin Panaskar
Sachin Panaskar is a Scrum Master and Product Owner at State Auto Insurance, where he has worked since 2018. He has extensive experience in Agile methodologies and holds an M.B.A. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Work at State Auto Insurance
Sachin Panaskar has been employed at State Auto Insurance since 2018, serving as a Scrum Master/Product Owner. In this role, he collaborates with various business stakeholders across departments, including Personal Lines, Commercial Lines, Finance, Accounting, and Compliance. His responsibilities include facilitating Agile processes and ensuring that project goals align with business objectives. He is also an active member of the Agile PMO, where he focuses on Agile Process training and promoting a Lean-Agile culture within the organization.
Previous Experience at Nationwide
Before joining State Auto Insurance, Sachin Panaskar worked at Nationwide as a Scrum Master from 2016 to 2018. During his tenure, he contributed to the implementation of Agile methodologies and improved project delivery processes. His experience at Nationwide provided him with valuable insights into the insurance industry and further developed his skills in managing cross-functional teams.
Educational Background
Sachin Panaskar holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) with a focus on Marketing and Strategy from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he studied from 2014 to 2016. He also earned a Master of Science in Software Engineering from the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, from 2004 to 2006. Additionally, he completed a Bachelor of Technology in Chemical Engineering at B. A. Technological University, Lonere Maharashtra, from 1998 to 2002.
Career at Capgemini
Sachin Panaskar has extensive experience at Capgemini, where he worked in various roles from 2003 to 2016. He began as a Senior Software Engineer and progressed to Team Leader, Scrum Master, Project Manager, and Engagement Manager. His diverse roles allowed him to develop a comprehensive understanding of project management and software development processes. Notably, he was responsible for building a Data Lake that provided actionable insights from over 50 input streams.
Research Experience
Sachin Panaskar began his career as a Research Assistant at the National Chemical Laboratory in Pune, India, from 2002 to 2003. This role provided him with foundational research skills and experience in a scientific environment, contributing to his analytical abilities in later positions.