Tela >> A Business Processing Organization

Tilak directs Tēla’s offshore operations in Pune, India. Tilak has vast experience in starting up and leading complex outsourcing projects in diverse domain areas. In his previous assignments with MDIndia Healthcare, a company he co-founded and set up – he was instrumental in building an outstanding team to run its successful operations in India. Prior to MDIndia, he was Co-Founder and COO of Evincere Software Solutions, a venture-backed business he founded to provide marketing information systems to healthcare organizations in Indian and European markets. He was also responsible for domestic as well as overseas sales, marketing, strategic development and operations during his tenure with Evincere. He leverages his business process, strategy, and technology experience to cater to Tēla clients. Tilak has more than 10 years experience in healthcare. He received his MBA from Northwestern Kellogg School of Management and holds a bachelor’s degree in science from the University of Pune, India.

Sameer leads Tēla India, and has been involved in advancing Tēla India's growth, performance, and competitive advantage. He has been instrumental in designing and implementing key systems, policies and procedures aimed at ensuring delivery excellence. He is an inspirational leader and motivates teams and individuals to achieve desired goals. Having worked with culturally diverse teams, he demonstrates expertise in large workforce management, projects, quality and operations management. Prior to joining Tēla, Sameer has worked with Fortune 500 companies, such as Tata's and SHV Energy, where he focused on developing multi location business setups. Sameer has an MBA from Symbiosis (SIBM), and a graduate degree in computer science from University of Pune. Amongst other pursuits, he is an avid aviator with a Private and Commercial Pilot's License.

Shekar Subramaniam is a senior executive with Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield organization of Maryland. Shekar has more than 20 years of experience at various positions in the healthcare insurance area. He brings extensive experience to Tēla in areas including claims operations, sales and service, account management, broker and agent management, distribution systems. His deep domain knowledge and understanding of the US healthcare industry adds significant value to Tēla and helps Tēla provide the highest quality of service to its clients. Shekar has also received various industry awards including The Wall Street Award and American Banker's Life Award for Outstanding National Leadership in Sales Management.

Jim Anderson brings 40-plus years of leadership and management experience. His expertise in outsourcing began with Computer Sciences Corporation, where he set up their outsourcing division. Early in his tenure at Univac (now Unisys), he led several key projects involving pioneering computer systems for the financial industry, aerospace industries, and the military. As CIO, and then as group senior vice president of California Federal Savings and Loan, Jim developed a state-of-the-art information system that increased high-volume transaction efficiency. As chairman of the board, CEO and president of Pacific First Bank (now part of Washington Mutual), he successfully turned the institution around from $40 million in annual losses into a thriving financial institution with $40 million in profits. In addition to serving on the boards of Corporate Council for the Arts, MultiCare Health System, a medical malpractice insurance company, and Whitman College, Jim is currently chairman of the Board of Trustees, chairman of the IT Committee, chairman of the Finance Committee, chairman of the Compensation Committee, and chairman of the captive insurance company at Northwest Hospital and Medical Center. He also serves on the Washington State Hospital Association’s Board of Trustees and the Hospital Governing Boards Committee.

Scott Hardman is the Managing Director of Alexander Hutton, Inc., a leading investment advisory firm in the Northwest USA. His experience includes establishing the international division of a financial consulting firm, where as vice president and manager he consulted banks and businesses across the United States and in 28 countries on questions pertaining to finance, valuation, and management. In March 1998, he was appointed by Governor Gary Locke to serve as the chair of the state of Washington’s Economic Development Finance Authority. Active in public affairs, Scott was a 1994 candidate for the United States Senate.