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Vikas Kansal

Frisco,Texas

Summary

Experienced Analytics and Business Intelligence professional with a Masters in Statistics and over 18+ years of experience in end-to-end data and analytics solutions. Healthcare Data SME for 10+ years. Specializes in enabling business partners to make evidence-based decisions. Proven track record in driving growth and operational excellence. Adept at strategic planning, project management, and leveraging data to inform decisions. Strong focus on fostering team collaboration and adapting to changing business needs, consistently delivering impactful results. Possesses highly developed skills in leadership, communication, and delivering measurable outcomes.

Summary Of Experience

  • 18+ years of hands-on experience in providing end-to-end Analytics, BI, and Data solutions
  • 14+ years of experience in setup and improvement of Analytics Infrastructure (on-prem and cloud)
  • 10+ years of experience in Analytics and Reporting tied to Consumer (People) Marketing & Experience
  • 5+ years of experience in Analytics and Reporting tied to Payment Integrity (Healthcare Claims)
  • 2+ years of experience as Product Owner for Insights Management
  • 15+ years of experience in driving automation and operational efficiency
  • 14+ years of experience in managing talent (both onshore and offshore)
  • 14+ years of experience in managing projects and clients

Skills

    Cloud (Azure) - ADLS, Delta Lake, Databricks, Snowflake, Azure Data Factory (ADF), Airflow

    Artificial Intelligence: LLM via Databricks

    Hadoop: Hive, Jupyter, Airflow

    Programming: Python, R, SAS, SQL

    BI Tools: Tableau, Power BI, Adobe CJA

    MS Office: Excel, VBA, Access, PowerPoint

    Agile: AHA, Rally

    Other Tools: GitHub, Confluence

Work History

Senior Director Digital Product

UnitedHealth Care, UnitedHealth Group
08.2022 - Current
  • Led the Consumer Experience and Marketing Technology analytics team, delivering AI/ML solutions and BI insights to improve consumer experience, enrollment growth, and marketing effectiveness
  • Developed predictive models, including lapse prediction, member retention, NPS prediction, real-time offer models, and audience selection models, driving significant improvements in consumer engagement and retention
  • Spearheaded analytics for CAHPS, STARS, HEDIS, and NPS, helping to enhance member satisfaction
  • Led Fraud, Waste, and Abuse analytics for Payment Integrity, using SAS, R, and Python to develop AI/ML models, identify suspicious claims, and drive cost savings
  • Developed analytics solutions to optimize call center operations, leveraging data insights to improve call handling times, customer satisfaction scores, and agent performance metrics
  • Led VoC (Voice of Consumer) analytics initiatives to analyze customer feedback from surveys, and call center interactions, providing actionable insights to improve customer experience and satisfaction
  • Conducted deep-dive analytics on healthcare claims data, identifying trends, anomalies, and opportunities for cost reduction, process improvement, and better claims adjudication processes
  • Managed end-to-end data pipelines using Azure Data Factory, Snowflake, Delta Lake, and Databricks, ensuring smooth data ingestion, transformation, and integration processes
  • Mentored and coached team members to unlock potential and enhance individual contributions to organizational goals.
  • Monitored financial health of projects, leading to adjustments that support overall financial stability.

Director Data Science

UnitedHealth Care, UnitedHealth Group
03.2019 - 08.2022
  • Developed innovative solutions for complex business problems by applying cutting-edge machine learning techniques and artificial intelligence algorithms.
  • Optimized workflows by automating routine tasks using advanced tools and techniques such as artificial intelligence or machine learning algorithms.
  • Streamlined data management for improved decision-making, through effective organization and storage of complex datasets.
  • Enhanced data accuracy by implementing efficient data validation processes and automating manual tasks.

Associate Director Data Science

Optum, UnitedHealth Group
08.2016 - 03.2019
  • Coordinated stakeholder meetings to gather insights and drive collaborative decision-making.
  • Led cross-functional teams to foster collaboration and enhance project outcomes.
  • Developed long-term strategies by analyzing market trends and organizational goals.
  • Implemented change initiatives with comprehensive communication plans to facilitate smooth transitions.

Manager Data Science

Optum, UnitedHealth Group
12.2012 - 08.2016
  • Leveraged data analytics tools for insights into client behavior patterns, enabling targeted marketing initiatives.
  • Developed data-driven marketing strategies, utilizing market research and analytics to inform decision-making and optimize results.
  • Analyzed web analytics data to identify trends and optimize digital marketing efforts for maximum impact.
  • Supported cross-functional teams such as marketing, design, and sales departments by providing relevant insights from data analytics.
  • Designed experiments and A/B tests to evaluate the effectiveness of new strategies and initiatives.
    Provided actionable insights through detailed analysis of complex datasets, driving business improvements.
    Automated repetitive tasks, freeing up time for more strategic initiatives and reducing manual errors in reporting.

Project Lead - Marketing Analytics

Optum, UnitedHealth Group
03.2011 - 12.2012
  • Utilized data visualization tools to present complex marketing analytics findings in an easily digestible format for stakeholders, enabling informed decision making.
  • Employed advanced analytics capabilities within the CRM system for a deeper understanding of customer behaviors which led towards tailored marketing campaigns.
  • Leveraged data analytics tools to gain insights into customer behavior patterns, enabling more targeted marketing initiatives.

Manager Analytics

UnitedHealth Group (Genpact Payroll)
01.2007 - 12.2010
  • Leveraged advanced data analytics tools to monitor KPIs and identify emerging trends impacting business performance.
  • Enhanced fraud detection accuracy by implementing advanced analytics and machine learning algorithms.
  • Empowered employees across divisions with self-service BI tools and analytics dashboards, fostering a data-driven culture within the organization.

Education

Research Assistant - Applied Statistics

Indian Statistical Institute
Kolkata India
03-2004

Master of Science - Statistics

Panjab University
Chandigarh, India
06-2003

Bachelor of Science - Statistics

Kurukshetra University
Kurukshetra India
06-2001

Timeline

Senior Director Digital Product

UnitedHealth Care, UnitedHealth Group
08.2022 - Current

Director Data Science

UnitedHealth Care, UnitedHealth Group
03.2019 - 08.2022

Associate Director Data Science

Optum, UnitedHealth Group
08.2016 - 03.2019

Manager Data Science

Optum, UnitedHealth Group
12.2012 - 08.2016

Project Lead - Marketing Analytics

Optum, UnitedHealth Group
03.2011 - 12.2012

Manager Analytics

UnitedHealth Group (Genpact Payroll)
01.2007 - 12.2010

Research Assistant - Applied Statistics

Indian Statistical Institute

Master of Science - Statistics

Panjab University

Bachelor of Science - Statistics

Kurukshetra University
Vikas Kansal