Shailaja Sridhar

Shailaja Sridhar is a seasoned technology and product management professional currently serving as a Manager at PwC. With extensive expertise in Guidewire Policy Center and contact management, she specializes in document generation, product models, and coverage bundles across complex lines of business, including Commercial Auto, Commercial Umbrella, Inland Marine, Workers Compensation, General Liability, and Commercial Property. She has successfully led cross-functional teams of up to 20 members, balancing developers, business analysts, and quality analysts, while ensuring the delivery of high-quality products and solutions.

Over her career, Shailaja has built a strong foundation in Agile methodologies, serving as a Scrum Master and effectively managing backlogs, sprints, and user stories using tools like Jira. She has played a key role in driving product roadmaps, managing user acceptance testing, and ensuring alignment of project goals across multiple business and IT teams. Her experience spans producing professional-grade project artifacts, analyzing AS-IS and TO-BE workflows, preparing technical specifications for ETL processes, and leading workshops, JAD sessions, and executive-level communications to drive project success.

Shailaja holds a Master’s degree in Computer and Information Sciences from the New York Institute of Technology and a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology from Anna University, Chennai. Her career journey includes senior and consultant roles at EY, Capgemini, and Wells Fargo, where she developed robust automation frameworks, test strategies, and process optimizations. Known for her strategic thinking, business acumen, and strong communication skills, Shailaja continues to drive innovation and operational excellence in the intersection of technology and business management.

• New York Institute of Technology - M.S.