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Prasad Bhalkikar is a technology leader. He has designed and built innovative technology systems that have influenced how Fortune 500 insurers, telecoms, and retailers operate and have shaped industry standards. He is a proponent of modernization, cloud adoption, and mentorship, and his strategic approach delivers measurable business results and meaningful impact.
“My inspiration to pursue enterprise architecture and transformative technology is rooted in a lifelong passion for solving complex problems and creating meaningful impact through innovation,” Bhalkikar says.
Bhalkikar’s career journey was founded on academic excellence in India.
From an early age, Bhalkikar was adept at analytical thinking and problem-solving. He earned a place on the state-level merit list in a prestigious academic competition known as the Maharashtra Talent Search Examination (MTSE). This competition identifies talented students across the state and encourages them in their academic endeavors.
Later, while pursuing his Bachelor of Science degree, Bhalkikar had the highest score in electronics across the state and earned the Sahastrabuddhe Award, which honors the top-performing student in a subject.
Bhalkikar’s excellent academic performance, dedication to his studies, and technical aptitude resulted in his graduating with distinction from Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, achieving second rank out of 3,000 students.
The early part of Bhalkikar’s career was at Accenture, where he automated insurance verification and reduced the verification time by 80%. For this accomplishment, he was honored as one of the top 1% of 2,000 engineers and received the JSE Super Achievers Award.
This was the first of several top industry awards Bhalkikar has received from different companies, including Wipro, Sears, Amdocs, and others, for his innovations and leadership in modernizing legacy systems.
“These formative experiences instilled strategic thinking and a drive for innovation,” says Bhalkikar.
As a recognized thought leader in enterprise architecture, digital transformation, and cloud innovation, Bhalkikar’s reputation is built on his record of pioneering solutions. He is committed to mentoring future leaders in their industry and has delivered keynote speeches at major industry events and workshops, sharing insights with other technology professionals.
“I have led architecture guilds, engineering workshops for over 1,000 professionals, and chaired meetups and symposia attended by hundreds of experts. My mentorship has inspired colleagues to pursue advanced research, including PhDs, and has helped build high-performing technical teams across organizations,” says Bhalkikar.
In Bhalkikar’s current role as assistant vice president of enterprise architecture at a major global insurer with a strong North American footprint, he works on projects that result in digital transformation and cost optimization. His specialty is in legacy modernization, where his work changes outdated systems into cloud-native, microservices-based platforms that create cost efficiency and streamline operations. Bhalkikar also leads cloud migrations when businesses transfer their systems to cloud platforms.
Bhalkikar is a Fortune 500 technology leader who has created frameworks and methodologies that have set new industry standards and have resulted in multi-million-dollar savings.
“What makes me stand out is not just technical mastery, but the ability to lead cross-functional teams, mentor future leaders, and deliver solutions that become industry benchmarks. My story is one of vision, execution, and the drive to create lasting value for organizations and society,” Bhalkikar says.
