Rajat Agarwal

Associate Partner

Edison, New Jersey, United States18 yrs 7 mos experience

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Key Highlights

18 years of experience in data analytics leadership.
Proven track record in US Healthcare and Banking sectors.
Expert in developing data-driven solutions and mentoring teams.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Healthcare and Analytics expert with a strong focus on data-driven solutions.

Contact

rajat.agarwal@exlservice.com LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

Data ManagementUs HealthcareBusiness DevelopmentProduct DevelopmentData ScienceProject Management

Other Skills

SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS)Data ArchitecturePySparkPython (Programming Language)Pandas (Software)Data VisualizationAmazon RedshiftGenerative AIRisk ManagementSolution ArchitectureLeadershipSAS (Programming Language)Data MartsMicrosoft Power BISQL

About

Rajat is a seasoned data analytics and informatics leader with over 18 years of progressive experience in designing and developing solutions, harnessing the power of data engineering, automation, and advanced analytics. He has a track record of success across diverse business verticals, including US Healthcare, Retail, Banking (Credit Risk), Indian Federal Taxation, and Indian Federal Benefit Programs, consistently delivering substantial business value. Rajat excels in all aspects of analytics, from shaping the analytics vision and strategy to operationalizing analytics processes and delivering tactical insights to meet stakeholder commitments. He is deeply passionate about problem-solving and leveraging data to address specific challenges that stakeholders face, demonstrating a laser-like focus on creating and implementing solutions that yield tangible impacts on outcomes. Rajat derives immense satisfaction from coaching, leading, and mentoring colleagues to build and scale analytics practices. He is also a prolific author, having contributed to numerous blogs on his personal website, www.askanalytics.in, as well as on www.listendata.com.

Experience

18 yrs 7 mos

Total Experience

3 yrs 8 mos

Average Tenure

10 yrs 2 mos

Current Experience

Exl

3 roles

Senior Assistant Vice President

Promoted

Oct 2021 – Present · 4 yrs 7 mos

+ Management of Multiple Healthcare Accounts: Successfully managed multiple healthcare accounts, encompassing stakeholder engagement, budgeting, pipeline planning, invoicing, contract management, and leadership reviews.
+ Expansion of Client Base: Contributed to the acquisition of two new clients, which later evolved into stable, long-term accounts, demonstrating a strong business development track record.
+ Strategic Solution Architecture: Served as the solution architect for a regional health plan's analytics division, leading to the account becoming the highest-growing one in the business for the year 2021. It also became the third-largest healthcare account within the organization.
+ Revenue-Generating Product Development: Developed a product for employer group reporting, establishing a sustainable revenue generation stream for the organization.
+ Collaborative Business Growth: Collaborated with the growth team on proposals and value propositions for new business ventures, contributing to the company's expansion efforts.
+ Team Leadership: Led teams working on various healthcare analytics automation projects, including those related to improving Medicare RAF scores, Medicaid regulatory reporting, HEDIS, quality of care, provider network adequacy, utilization management, employer group reporting, appeals, and grievances, among others.
+ Project Management Excellence: Managed numerous pilot and proof-of-concept healthcare projects aimed at supporting the sales teams and exploring new opportunities.
+ Contributions to Recruitment and Product Development: Played a pivotal role as a key member of both the recruitment and product development consulting teams, demonstrating versatility and a holistic approach to organizational growth.
+ People Management: Successfully managed annual appraisals, salary increments, bonuses, talent pool planning, and training initiatives, fostering a high-performance culture within the organization.

Data ManagementSQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS)Project ManagementData ArchitecturePySparkPython (Programming Language)+3

Assistant Vice President Analytics

Jan 2018 – Sep 2021 · 3 yrs 8 mos

Data ManagementPySparkData ArchitecturePandas (Software)SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS)Project Management+4

Senior Manager, Decision Analytics

Jan 2016 – Dec 2017 · 1 yr 11 mos

Data ManagementPySparkData ArchitecturePandas (Software)SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS)Project Management+4

Kie square

Senior Engagement Manager

Nov 2011 – Jan 2016 · 4 yrs 2 mos · New Delhi

+ Client Relationship Management: Successfully managed client relationships and vendor partnerships across diverse business verticals.
+ Ensured strong rapport with clients and vendors, fostering collaborative and productive interactions.
+ Delivery and Team Management: Proficiently handled delivery management and team leadership responsibilities, particularly for clients in the Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) & Retail and government sectors.
+ Demonstrated expertise in effectively managing project teams to meet client expectations and deliver outstanding results.
+ Requirement Gathering and Solution Delivery: Proficient in gathering client requirements and translating intricate business challenges into well-defined analytical problems.
+ Delivered innovative and effective solutions that addressed client needs and provided valuable insights.
+ Automation and Modeling: Led the implementation of automation and modeling practices organization-wide, ensuring efficiency and excellence in project execution.
+ Oversaw projects both offshore and onshore, optimizing processes and delivering high-quality results.
+ Technical Training and Support: Recognized for providing technical training, both internally and externally, enhancing team skills and capabilities.
+ Contributed as a valuable member of the pre-sales support and recruitment teams, offering technical expertise and support as needed.

Data ManagementSQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS)Project ManagementData Visualization

Tata consultancy services

Assistant Manager

Nov 2010 – Oct 2011 · 11 mos · Goregaon, Mumbai

+ Acquisition Policy Leadership: Spearheaded the acquisition policy team responsible for managing the commercial partnership card portfolio of a leading US-based bank.
+ Risk Mitigation Strategy: Developed a robust strategy to mitigate risk and maintain high approval rates, contributing to the overall health and success of the portfolio.
+ Collaborative Policy Coordination: Collaborated closely with the partnership cards acquisition team to facilitate policy revisions, implement changes, and assess their impact effectively.
+ MIS Report Management: Successfully managed a variety of MIS (Management Information System) reports and consistently met delivery schedules, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.--

Data ManagementSQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS)

Mu sigma

Business Analyst

Feb 2010 – Nov 2010 · 9 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

+ Responsible for project delivery, coordination with clients, on-site resources, and resource planning.
+ Conducted requirement gathering from clients and suggested potential analytical solutions

Data ManagementSQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS)

Tata steel

2 roles

Manager Mining Operations

Jul 2007 – Feb 2010 · 2 yrs 7 mos

+ Production: Managed the efficient supply of raw coal feed to customer wash plants in alignment with delivery plans.
+ Analytics: Led the division's improvement group, focusing on optimizing the supply chain, reducing costs, and implementing Total Quality Management (TQM) practices.
+ Strategy: Formulated annual business objectives, strategies, and operating plans to drive organizational growth and success.