Vinay Kumar Jha
Chief Technology and Information Officer at Prudential plc and CTIO at Prudential Health India
Leading digital-led solutions focused on health prevention and protection using AI/ML and open platforms at Prudential Health India.
Intro
I am Vinay Kumar Jha, currently serving as the Chief Technology and Information Officer at Prudential plc and Prudential Health India. My career has been defined by leading large-scale digital transformations and building high-impact technical infrastructure, from managing global engineering teams at BT to scaling operations at Ocimum. I am deeply passionate about the intersection of technology and human outcomes, particularly in how AI/ML-driven 'bionic operations' can revolutionize health prevention and protection. Throughout my career, I have focused on delivering measurable results, whether through managing multi-million dollar strategic investments or implementing complex IoT and integration platforms. I am always interested in connecting with others who are focused on digital-led service delivery, sustainable business modeling, and the modernization of enterprise systems. I look forward to exploring how we might share insights or find synergies in our professional journeys.
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What I can offer
- ›Digital transformation strategy
- ›M&A due diligence expertise
- ›Scaling technical operations
- ›Strategic investment management
What I'm looking for
- ›expanding my professional network
- ›exploring mutual opportunities in technology and digital health
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Background
Career
Started at Ocimum as SVP Operations, moved to BT as Director of Software Engineering and IoT, transitioned to Prudential as Program Director, and currently serves as CTIO at Prudential plc and Prudential Health India.
Education
MBA in Business Management (Finance and Marketing) from Indian School of Business (2003–2004), B.Tech from Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi (1994–1998).
Achievements
- ›Managed $24M+ in strategic digital investments and a global team of 400+ engineers at BT
- ›Supported $30M+ in revenue across six lines of business and 25M+ customers at BT
- ›Developed B2B gateways supporting 550+ communication providers with 45M+ daily transactions
- ›Scaled Ocimum operations from 80 to 210+ employees and grew revenue from $1M to $5M
- ›Successfully acquired and integrated two international companies at Ocimum
Opinions
- Digital-led channels and open, secure platforms are the foundation for modern service delivery.
- AI/ML-driven 'bionic operations' enhance business efficiency and customer health outcomes.
Personality
Communication style
Professional, results-oriented, and highly structured with a focus on quantifiable outcomes.
Formality — 8/10