aayush aggarwal
@aayushaggarwal
Seasoned technology leader with 12 years of experience in US Healthcare, development, analytics, and data science.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I am a Lead Data Analyst with over 12 years of experience in US Healthcare, driving innovation across development, deployment, analytics, and data science. Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams and delivering scalable solutions through technology modernization and agentic AI, including LangChain, RAG, and Prompt Engineering.
At Optum I am Leading a high-performing team of 50+ Data and Business Analysts, driving strategic initiatives across multiple Payment Integrity functions. Scaled the team’s capabilities to support complex overpayment identification workflows through technology transformation and product innovation.
I have Delivered measurable business impact through performance optimization initiatives focused on appeals reduction and overpayment identification. Leveraged standardized technology interventions to streamline operations and improve audit outcomes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Lead Data Analyst
Optum Global Solutions
Apr 2021 - Present (4 years 5 months)
Lead a team of ~50 analysts to modernize technology and streamline overpayment identification, implementing applications and automations that reduced turnaround time and improved appeals reduction processes.
Lead Data Analys
optum global Solutions
Sep 2018 - Present (7 years)
I am a Lead Data Analyst and managing a team of about 16 Data Analysts responsible for generating insights with Data and Create Agents and tools to help operations drive productivity
Senior Software Engineer
Optum Global Solutions
Sep 2018 - May 2021 (2 years 8 months)
Orchestrated migration from mainframe/DB2 to Python, Kafka, MySQL and Azure, and led large-scale DB2-to-MySQL transfers using Pentaho and incremental Python/Kafka pipelines.
Senior Associate
Nagarro
Nov 2017 - Aug 2018 (9 months)
Owned sprint planning and executed development, testing and deployment of Python/MySQL features while coordinating with business teams to deliver functionality.
Software Engineer
Optum Global Solutions
Sep 2015 - Nov 2017 (2 years 2 months)
Developed and supported mainframe-based applications, handled production defects and performed database purges to reduce TCO.
Worked as an entry-level engineer contributing to software development tasks and supporting project deliverables within team-assigned responsibilities.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
COCoursera
Professional Certificate, Machine Learning / Artificial Intelligence
2023 - 2024
Completed online professional certificates in Gen AI and Supervised Machine Learning covering regression and classification techniques.
MLMicrosoft Learn
Professional Certification, Cloud and Data Science
2020 - 2023
Earned Microsoft certifications including Azure Fundamentals and Azure Data Scientist Associate focused on cloud and data science skills.
UDUdemy
Course Certificate, Data Analysis
2021 - 2021
Completed a Data Analyst course covering data analysis tools and techniques.
Noida Institute of Engineering and Technology
Bachelor of Technology, Electrical and Electronics
2009 - 2013
Completed a B.Tech in Electrical and Electronics with coursework and projects related to application migration, data transfer, and integration of legacy systems.
NTNoida Institute of Engineering and Technology
Bachelors in Technology, Electrical and Electronics
Grade: 8.0
UDUdacity
Nanodegree, Machine Learning
2019 - 2019
Completed the Machine Learning Introduction Nanodegree program covering foundational machine learning concepts and projects.
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