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Tony Almeida

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Vice President & Global Strategic Advisor (AI-First Innovation Solutions & New Markets) - Insurance at Persistent Systems
📍 New York, New York, United States

Tony is a seasoned client partner and strategic advisor at Persistent Systems with over 25 years of experience shaping more than $2 billion in technology investments for top BFSI firms. He specializes in the Insurance and InsurTech sectors, focusing on AI, analytics, and cloud innovation. He holds a BS in Engineering from the University of Michigan.

Outside of his primary role, Tony is passionate about fostering the next generation of professionals. He serves on the AI Advisory Board for The University of Kansas School of Business, where he helps connect students with employers and advises on curriculum development. People who have worked with him often describe him as a coach and a mentor.

He has successfully led the sales process and deal-shaping of over $2 billion in innovation and transformational capital investments for Global 1000 firms.

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Experience
28 Years
Current Role
Vice President & Global Strategic Advisor (AI-First Innovation Solutions & New Markets) - Insurance
Job Level
Senior
Location
New York, New York, United States
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AI in Insurance
His current role is centered on AI-first innovation solutions for the insurance sector, and he serves on a university's AI Advisory Board.
InsurTech Innovation
A core part of his professional title and focus is on leveraging product engineering and cloud solutions to innovate within the InsurTech space.
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Career

Work history

9-2025
Vice President & Global Strategic Advisor (AI-First Innovation Solutions & New Markets) - Insurance
Persistent Systems
1-2025 - 9-2025
Global Strategic Advisor - Insurance & InsurTech Sector
Persistent Systems
1-2023 - 10-2023
Senior Client Partner - New Markets & Client Development, Insurance
EPAM Systems
7-2022
Business Analytics and Information Systems (AI) Advisory Board
The University of Kansas School of Business
1-2020 - 12-2022
Founder, Strategic Advisory Services (Indep Consultant)
Blue Dragon Consulting LLC
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Education
BSci Eng
University of Michigan
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