Guru Prasad
About Guru Prasad
Guru Prasad is a Senior Director of Software Engineering at Transamerica, where he has worked since 2021, focusing on customer retention and efficiency in retirement solutions. He has extensive experience in the financial services sector, having held senior roles at Barclays, UBS, and Merrill Lynch.
Work at Transamerica
Guru Prasad has been serving as the Senior Director of Software Engineering at Transamerica since 2021. In this role, he focuses on enhancing customer retention and improving efficiencies in retirement solution services. He has led over 25 digital transformation initiatives within Transamerica's Workplace solutions, aiming to modernize business applications and streamline operations. His work is centered on creating a more efficient workforce strategy by integrating business users with outsourced partners.
Education and Expertise
Guru Prasad earned his Master's degree in Computer Science from Virginia Tech, where he studied from 1986 to 1989. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in software engineering and digital transformation. He specializes in modernizing business applications and minimizing human touch points in processes, which contributes to operational efficiency.
Background
Prior to his role at Transamerica, Guru Prasad held several significant positions in the finance and technology sectors. He worked as Managing Director at Barclays Investment Bank from 2011 to 2017. Before that, he served as Chief Technology Officer at UBS Investment Bank from 2005 to 2011. His career also includes a role as Vice President at Merrill Lynch from 1998 to 2000 and as an Associate at Morgan Stanley Dean Witter from 1994 to 1998.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Guru Prasad has demonstrated a consistent ability to lead digital transformation initiatives and simplify complex processes. His track record includes successfully transforming business applications to modern technology stacks and developing strategies that enhance workforce efficiency. His leadership in various roles has contributed to significant advancements in the organizations he has worked with.