Niraj Kumar

Niraj Kumar is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in enterprise architecture and claims management. As the Sr. Director of Enterprise Architecture at Alliance Health since January 2025, Niraj is responsible for overseeing critical technical strategies. Prior experience includes serving as Director of Claims Life Cycle Management at CareSource, where responsibilities encompassed managing claims implementation projects and enhancing workforce planning. At Blue Cross NC, Niraj directed claims operations for all lines of business, managing a $60M budget and a team of 500 employees, while improving operational efficiency. Previously, as Director of Business Engineering at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Niraj focused on product quality assurance and process reengineering. Early career includes a role at Rackspace as Manager of Operations, Strategy & Planning, where sales enablement initiatives were prioritized. Educational credentials include an MBA in General Management from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business and a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee.