Saurabh Chowdhary, AI Ns, Csm
About Saurabh Chowdhary, AI Ns, Csm
Saurabh Chowdhary is a Product Owner at State Auto Insurance, where he has worked since 2021. He emphasizes an agile mindset and possesses a strong blend of business and technology skills, which he has developed through various roles in the insurance and consulting sectors.
Work at State Auto Insurance
Saurabh Chowdhary has been serving as a Product Owner at State Auto Insurance since 2021. In this role, he focuses on leading product development initiatives and ensuring alignment with business objectives. His experience in this position spans three years, during which he has contributed to enhancing the company's agile practices and project implementations within the Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area.
Previous Experience in Business Analysis
Prior to his current role, Saurabh held several positions in business analysis. He worked as a Senior Business Analyst Lead at SafeAuto for four months in 2019. He also served as a Senior Business Analyst at State Auto Insurance from 2019 to 2021, where he applied his analytical skills to support various projects. His extensive background includes roles at Wipro, where he progressed from Business Analyst to Senior Business Analyst over several years.
Education and Expertise
Saurabh Chowdhary earned a Bachelor's degree in Information Science from BMS College of Engineering in Bangalore, where he studied Computer Software Engineering from 1998 to 2002. He also completed his high school education at Birla Vidya Niketan in New Delhi from 1996 to 1998. His educational background supports his strong balance of business acumen and technology awareness, essential for his roles in product ownership and business analysis.
Advocacy for Agile Practices
Saurabh advocates for a mindset shift in agile practices, emphasizing the importance of 'Being Agile' rather than merely 'Doing Agile.' He promotes continuous improvement and effective collaboration with cross-functional teams, which are critical components in successfully implementing agile methodologies in project management.
Career Timeline
Saurabh's career spans multiple roles and organizations. He began as a Project Lead at Syntel from 2002 to 2006. He later worked at Wipro in various capacities from 2006 to 2016, including Requirements Analyst and Senior Business Analyst. He then transitioned to PwC as a Senior Associate from 2016 to 2017, followed by a role at Kforce Inc as a Senior Consultant from 2017 to 2019. His diverse experience contributes to his effectiveness in his current role.