Jaik Balakumar

About Jaik Balakumar

Jaik Balakumar is a Management and Technology Consultant based in Greater Chicago with over 20 years of experience, consistently earning top ratings within the Big Four consulting firms. Known for his strong work ethic, he has managed a diverse portfolio of projects, supporting sales/delivery across 50+ unique accounts, domestically and globally.

He streamlines and improves operations by analyzing processes, workforce dynamics, and IT environments. His expertise includes designing industry-leading solutions for providers (revenue cycle and clinical operations, patient care management), payers (enhanced administrative functions, especially in claims), and pharma (safety and risk management).

Driving Transformation in Healthcare

Acknowledged as a leader in enterprise architecture, Jaik has led global teams in creating numerous frameworks and methodologies, resulting in top industry rankings, including a #1 Forrester rating. He also developed population health frameworks that earned top KLASS/Vanguard ratings and has written white papers on enterprise architecture, particularly focusing on agile transformation.

Jaik spearheads high-impact initiatives integrating business and technology strategy, enterprise architecture, large-scale implementations, and data analytics to drive growth, modernize business processes, and incorporate the latest technology innovations. He is recognized as an innovative IT leader, developing business transformation strategies on both national and enterprise levels.