Premraj Avasthi
Head - IT / CIO at GIC Housing Finance Ltd (GICHFL)
Leading IT operations and strategy as CIO at GIC Housing Finance Ltd.
Intro
I'm Premraj Avasthi, currently serving as the Head of IT and CIO at GIC Housing Finance Ltd. My career has been built on a foundation of managing complex software product lifecycles across Windows, web, and Android platforms, with significant experience in IT project management and vendor relations. Before my current role, I held leadership positions at companies like IKS Health and EbixCash, where I focused on driving technical delivery and team coaching. I hold an MCA from the University of Mumbai and have a background in Physics. Outside of my professional life, I am an avid sports enthusiast with a particular interest in cricket, volleyball, and table tennis. I am always open to connecting with fellow professionals in the technology space to share insights and explore potential synergies.
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What I can offer
- ›IT leadership and strategy
- ›Software product lifecycle management
- ›Vendor management
- ›Technical coaching
What I'm looking for
- ›expanding my professional network
- ›exploring mutual opportunities in the IT and financial technology industry
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Current interests
Core competencies
Background
Career
Started as Associate Director (Technology) at IKS Health, moved to IT Manager at Smollan, IT Project Manager at Symfricon Technosoft, Project Manager at EbixCash Financial Technologies, and currently Head - IT / CIO at GIC Housing Finance Ltd.
Education
Master of Computer Applications (MCA), Computer Software Engineering, University of Mumbai (2001 – 2004); Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Physics, University of Mumbai (1998 – 2001).
Achievements
- ›Managed the development and lifecycle of Windows, web, and Android-based software products during tenure at IKS Health.
Personality
Communication style
Professional and direct.
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