Daniel Lee

Engineering Executive | Scalable Data Platforms | AI/ML | Cloud Architecture | Growth Strategy Leader

Role
Head of Data and Ai at Empower Pharmacy
Location
Houston, TX, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Daniel Lee

Visionary technology executive with 30+ years of progressive leadership across Fortune 500 enterprises, hyper-growth startups, and global organizations. Proven expertise in building and scaling high-performing engineering and data organizations, modernizing mission-critical platforms, and driving digital transformation across complex, data-driven environments. Skilled in aligning architecture, product, and operations to accelerate innovation and business outcomes. Known for delivering scalable, resilient cloud-native systems, cultivating a culture of engineering excellence, and driving multibillion-dollar technology strategy across global teams.

Experience

  1. Head of Data and Ai

    Empower Pharmacy

    Sep 2025 — Present · Houston, TX, US

    Stepped in as Interim VP of Data and AI following the departure of the previous executive, assuming full leadership of the Data Organization overseeing Data Engineering, Data Analytics, and Data Governance.• Set the strategic direction for enterprise data architecture, AI/ML enablement, and analytics modernization aligned with company-wide transformation initiatives.• Partner directly with executive leadership to define and execute long-term data and technology strategy.• Spearheaded modernization of the data platform and analytics ecosystem, improving scalability, reliability, and regulatory compliance (HIPAA, GDPR, FDA).• Implemented enterprise data governance frameworks, ensuring cross-departmental alignment, compliance, and audit readiness.• Lead a high-performing, cross-functional team focused on accelerating data innovation, operational excellence, and data-driven decision-making across the organization.

Education

  • University of Seoul-서울시립대학교

    Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Science

    1991

  • Stanford University

    Coursework, Computer Science

    2009 — 2011

  • Carnegie Mellon University

    Master of Science - MS, Software Management

Skills

  • Soa
  • Project Management
  • Saas
  • Databases
  • Mysql
  • Performance Tuning
  • Java
  • IT Operations
  • Software Development
  • Shell Scripting
  • Hadoop
  • Chef
  • Openstack
  • Solaris
  • Devops
  • Business Intelligence
  • Automation
  • Oracle
  • Management
  • Requirements Analysis
  • Cloud Computing
  • Unix
  • IT Service Management
  • Virtualization
  • Sql
  • Linux
  • Integration
  • Programming
  • Microsoft Sql Server
  • Software Project Management
  • Enterprise Software
  • Enterprise Architecture
  • Pl/Sql
  • Cloud Operations
  • Mongodb

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