Umesh Rao

Umesh Rao is an accomplished technology executive currently serving as Chief Technology Officer at Sparus Holdings since April 2025. Prior to this role, Umesh held the position of Head of Operational Systems and Enterprise Architecture at PPL Corporation, where integration of various operational and financial systems was spearheaded for a new US utility. Umesh also led digital transformation efforts at Prudential Financial, modernizing legacy insurance platforms, and served as Senior Vice President at Fidelity Investments, focusing on mobile and social technology platforms. Earlier career highlights include significant roles at AOL, defining technology strategy, and leading development for various products. Umesh holds a Master of Business Administration in Global Management from Virginia Tech and a Master of Science degree from The University of Alabama.