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DARRECK BENDER

@darreckbender

I build AI-powered products and modern data platforms that improve business outcomes.

United States
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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to lead AI-enabled product transformation and data-platform modernization where I can turn complex systems into measurable improvements in reliability, speed, customer experience, and revenue.

At UnitedHealth Group/Optum, I lead AI/ML and human-in-the-loop initiatives including a Voice of Customer Analyzer, Compliance Adviser, and confidence-scoring workflows that surfaced 500+ AI-flagged issues for review. Previously at AT&T DIRECTV, I delivered 80+ cross-platform promotional offers generating $541M+ in incremental revenue for 5M+ streaming subscribers.

I've modernized product, analytics, and automation systems across Blue Shield of California, Ubisoft, Verizon, the CDC, and LexisNexis—reducing latency, improving search accuracy, scaling campaign operations, and connecting complex platforms across healthcare, telecom, government, and media.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

UnitedHealth Group / Optum logoUO
Current

Lead Product Manager – AI/ML & Human-in-the-Loop Initiatives

UnitedHealth Group / Optum

Nov 2025 - Present (10 months)

Deployed Voice of Customer Analyzer and Compliance Adviser tools, reducing resolution time and manual review burden. Engineered a Confidence Scoring Module and HITL Dashboard that surfaced 500+ AI-flagged issues for human intervention.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Mercer University logoMU

Mercer University

Bachelor of Science, Software Application Development and Human Computer Interaction

Grade: 3.71

Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Software Application Development and Human Computer Interaction with a GPA of 3.71.

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