Venkata Naveen Reddy, Seelam


Enterprise Technology Leader | AI, Cloud & Insurance Modernization Expert at PwC | Masters in Computer Science

60+ Certifications in AI, Cloud and Insurance technologies

45+ Articles featuring my insights on AI, Insurance, Cloud, thought leadership

About

Technology leader and Solution architect specializing in Cloud and AI driven insurance modernization. With 13+ years of deep expertise in Guidewire, Cloud and AI Technologies, I design scalable, secure solutions for Fortune 500 insurers. My work drives digital transformation, operational excellence, and measurable business impact through intelligent architecture, automation, and strategic innovation in core insurance ecosystems.
• Professional and ACE certified in Guidewire Insurance Suite Integration, Billing Center, Policy center. Certified in Azure AI and AWS cloud.
• Extensive experience solving business problems with innovative solutions for multiple Tier 1 clients having revenues >10 billion, million-dollar implementations, overseeing 100+ resources, supporting multiple business units, insurance line of business, handling high impact and critical production issues.
• Delivered strategic guidance to client business teams across the full lifecycle of enterprise initiatives—including robust business requirements, Solution designing, leading root cause analyses, resolving high-priority production incidents, and overseeing timely deployments of fixes and enhancements in regulated environments.
• Consistently recognized for precision and clarity in client communications, with a proven ability to present in-depth technical analyses, articulate risk scenarios, recommend industry-aligned best practices, and assess cross-functional impacts with executive-level fluency.
• Extensive expertise in risk management, having successfully led resolution of multi-million-dollar production issues. Directed recovery exercises, implemented remediation strategies, and drove actionable outcomes to restore operational integrity and prevent recurrence.
• Collaborated directly with executive leadership to deliver data-driven insights through dashboards, performance metrics, and analytical reports. Driven numerous demo sessions, showcasing solution capabilities and aligning technical deliverables with strategic business objectives.
• Master’s degree in computer science from University of Cincinnati, US (3.81 GPA out of 4), with emphasis on Data analysis, advanced algorithms. Bachelor’s degree in computer science and engineering (3.5 GPA out of 4)
• 60 Plus certifications in Guidewire Property and Casualty Insurance technologies Including Professional and ACE (highest level of certifications)
• Skilled in training and mentoring global teams on Guidewire technologies and industry best practices, driving engineering excellence, code quality, and delivery efficiency.

Articles featuring my insights

TitleURL
Is Finance a Good Career Path in 2026? Insights from Industry Expertshttps://www.finalroundai.com/blog/finance-as-a-career-path
16 Agile Strategies to Foster Innovation from Leading Organizations - DevXhttps://www.devx.com/uncategorized/16-agile-strategies-to-foster-innovation-from-leading-organizations/
16 Ways Companies Celebrate Diversity and Foster Inclusive Workplaceshttps://www.under30ceo.com/16-ways-companies-celebrate-diversity-and-foster-inclusive-workplaces/
Cloud Computing Careers: Advice from the Experts - Smartech Dailyhttps://smartechdaily.com/cloud-computing-careers-advice-from-the-experts/
9 Ways to Build a Culture of Innovation in API-Driven Finance - Financial Tech Timeshttps://financialtechtimes.com/9-ways-to-build-a-culture-of-innovation-in-api-driven-finance/
Overcoming Resistance to Digital Transformation: Stories from SMEs - Smartech Dailyhttps://smartechdaily.com/overcoming-resistance-to-digital-transformation/
Sustainable Tech Swaps: What Are We Hoping For? - Smartech Dailyhttps://smartechdaily.com/sustainable-tech-swaps-what-are-we-hoping-for/
Cybersecurity Compliance: Top Emerging Threats - BlockTelegraphhttps://blocktelegraph.io/cybersecurity-compliance-top-emerging-threats/
12 Ways AI-Powered Anomaly Detection Prevents Critical Operational Issueshttps://cooinsider.com/qa/12-ways-ai-powered-anomaly-detection-prevents-critical-operational-issues
6 Challenges When Deploying AI Agents and How to Overcome Themhttps://trendsetting.io/qa/6-challenges-when-deploying-ai-agents-and-how-to-overcome-them
7 Ways to Incorporate Diverse Perspectives in AI Development and the Unexpected Insights That Emergedhttps://techmagazine.io/qa/7-ways-to-incorporate-diverse-perspectives-in-ai-development-and-the-unexpected-insights-that-emerged
23 Key Points for Founders Negotiating Venture Capital Termshttps://techmagazine.io/qa/23-key-points-for-founders-negotiating-venture-capital-terms
7 Unexpected Skills That Advanced Data Science Careershttps://informaticsmagazine.com/qa/7-unexpected-skills-that-advanced-data-science-careers
7 Real Examples of De-escalation Strategies for Frustrated Users in Conversational AIhttps://techmagazine.io/qa/7-real-examples-of-de-escalation-strategies-for-frustrated-users-in-conversational-ai
Navigating Design Constraints: 15 Stories from the Trenches - DevXhttps://www.devx.com/web-ui/navigating-design-constraints-15-stories-from-the-trenches/
How Companies Use Technology to Enhance Communication and Collaboration - DevXhttps://www.devx.com/uncategorized/how-companies-use-technology-to-enhance-communication-and-collaboration/
How Automation Enhances Business Agility – Examples and Insights - DevXhttps://www.devx.com/uncategorized/how-automation-enhances-business-agility-examples-and-insights/
How We Solve 7 Industry-Specific Workers Compensation Challengeshttps://insurancenews.io/qa/how-we-solve-7-industry-specific-workers-compensation-challenges
5 Tips for Successfully Transitioning Legacy Systems to Modern Architecturehttps://ctosync.com/qa/5-tips-for-successfully-transitioning-legacy-systems-to-modern-architecture
18 Surprising Areas Where Speed Boosts Business: Lessons Learnedhttps://techbullion.com/18-surprising-areas-where-speed-boosts-business-lessons-learned/
4 Innovative Approaches to Reduce IT Infrastructure Costs While Maintaining Performancehttps://ciogrid.com/qa/4-innovative-approaches-to-reduce-it-infrastructure-costs-while-maintaining-performance
25 Lessons Learned from Business Setbacks and Failureshttps://smallbizleader.com/qa/25-lessons-learned-from-business-setbacks-and-failures
https://www.blackcubelabs.com/blog/five-techniques-for-fine-tuning-generative-ai-modelshttps://www.blackcubelabs.com/blog/five-techniques-for-fine-tuning-generative-ai-models
11 Consumer Devices with Surprisingly Sophisticated Semiconductor Componentshttps://semiconductormagazine.com/qa/11-consumer-devices-with-surprisingly-sophisticated-semiconductor-components
How ChatGPT Is Transforming the Creative Process: 19 Experts Share How AI Fuels Ideation - Beardy Nerdhttps://beardynerd.com/artificial-intelligence/how-chatgpt-is-transforming-the-creative-process-19-experts-share-how-ai-fuels-ideation/
8 Common Cyber Liability Policy Exclusions That Businesses Misunderstandhttps://insurancenews.io/qa/8-common-cyber-liability-policy-exclusions-that-businesses-misunderstand
7 Ways to Transform Late and Over-Budget Project Management Approacheshttps://consultantmagazine.co/qa/7-ways-to-transform-late-and-over-budget-project-management-approaches
8 Ways AI Video Generation Enables Content Personalization at Scalehttps://trendsetting.io/qa/8-ways-ai-video-generation-enables-content-personalization-at-scale
5 Ways Data Analytics Revealed Significant Loss Patterns and How to Address Themhttps://retailingcentral.com/qa/5-ways-data-analytics-revealed-significant-loss-patterns-and-how-to-address-them
8 Ways to Resolve Complex Stakeholder Conflicts Blocking Strategic Progresshttps://consultantmagazine.co/qa/8-ways-to-resolve-complex-stakeholder-conflicts-blocking-strategic-progress
When Digital Marketing Experiments Fail: 17 Marketers Share the Lessons That Saved Their Future Campaigns - Beardy Nerdhttps://beardynerd.com/digital-marketing/when-digital-marketing-experiments-fail-17-marketers-share-the-lessons-that-saved-their-future-campaigns/
4 Emerging Cyber Risks Your Policy May Not Cover: Expert Mitigation Advicehttps://insurancenews.io/qa/4-emerging-cyber-risks-your-policy-may-not-cover-expert-mitigation-advice
9 Ways to Evaluate and Incorporate AI into Your Technology Strategyhttps://ciogrid.com/qa/9-ways-to-evaluate-and-incorporate-ai-into-your-technology-strategy
6 Innovative Approaches to Reduce Infrastructure Costs While Maintaining Performancehttps://ctosync.com/qa/6-innovative-approaches-to-reduce-infrastructure-costs-while-maintaining-performance
6 Ways Generative AI Has Solved Intractable Problems Across Industrieshttps://techmagazine.io/qa/6-ways-generative-ai-has-solved-intractable-problems-across-industries
14 Ways the Right Insurance Coverage Can Save Your Small Businesshttps://smallbizleader.com/qa/14-ways-the-right-insurance-coverage-can-save-your-small-business
9 Ways to Balance Compliance and Efficiency in Financial Processeshttps://cfodrive.com/qa/9-ways-to-balance-compliance-and-efficiency-in-financial-processes-1
8 Steps to Shift Clients from Cost-Focus to Value-Based Pricinghttps://consultantmagazine.co/qa/8-steps-to-shift-clients-from-cost-focus-to-value-based-pricing
Top CI/CD Strategies for Testing and Deploying Cloud App Updates - Smartech Dailyhttps://smartechdaily.com/top-ci-cd-strategies-for-testing-and-deploying-cloud-app-updates/
7 Ways to Measure the Business Impact of Generative AI Implementationhttps://techmagazine.io/qa/7-ways-to-measure-the-business-impact-of-generative-ai-implementation
6 Ways Property Casualty Insurance Can Save Your Business from Financial Disaster"https://insurancenews.io/qa/6-ways-property-casualty-insurance-can-save-your-business-from-financial-disaster
The Importance of Mentorship: Advice from Seasoned Professionalshttps://faq2.com/the-importance-of-mentorship-advice-from-seasoned-professionals
12 Ways to Measure Cross-Functional Team Success Beyond Traditional KPIshttps://cooinsider.com/qa/12-ways-to-measure-cross-functional-team-success-beyond-traditional-kpis
6 Tips for CIOs to Adapt to a Rapidly Changing Technology Landscapehttps://ciogrid.com/qa/6-tips-for-cios-to-adapt-to-a-rapidly-changing-technology-landscape
Why You Should Recommend a Career Consultant: 10 Key Qualitieshttps://consultantmagazine.co/qa/why-you-should-recommend-a-career-consultant-10-key-qualities
7 Ways to Navigate Complex Property Casualty Claims: Advice from Those Who've Been Therehttps://insurancenews.io/qa/7-ways-to-navigate-complex-property-casualty-claims-advice-from-those-whove-been-there
8 Essential Industry-Specific Professional Liability Endorsements Often Overlooked by Businesseshttps://insurancenews.io/qa/8-essential-industry-specific-professional-liability-endorsements-often-overlooked-by-businesses