Michal Knapp
Director, Data Engineering at Optum
- Role
- Director, Data Engineering at Optum
- Location
- Morristown, NJ, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Michal Knapp
I am a dynamic technology leader with over 13 years of experience in healthcare technology, driving innovation within the largest payer in America. Adept at managing global teams of software, data, and quality engineers to scale data pipelines and infrastructure, ensuring efficiency and reliability. Known for consistently delivering projects on time and under budget, with expertise in data ingestion, analytical dashboards, and product development. Proficient in technologies like Apache Kafka, AWS, GCP, and NoSQL databases, with significant experience in mapping and standardizing ingestion pipelines and frameworks to optimize data flow across systems. Proven track record in leading large-scale decommissions, migrations, and applying data science for predictive insights. I am excited about the potential of large language models and general AI to simplify complex healthcare concepts. Finally, I am experienced in overcoming the unique challenges of gathering and managing healthcare data, and I am passionate about leveraging technology to improve the system through sustainable and impactful solutions.
Experience
Director, Data Engineering
Sep 2021 — Present · Basking Ridge, NJ, US
On the enterprise Master Data Management (MDM) system I oversaw the storage and maintenance of over 2.9 billion member records, mastering them into 300 million unique profiles* Directed a team of engineers managing the interoperability of UnitedHealth Group’s eligibility, pharmacy, clinical, and financial member data, optimizing data flow through machine learning algorithms* Spearheaded the development and deployment of a cutting-edge ETL application for data ingestion, validation, transformation, and logging* Utilized AWS anomaly detection to identify unexpected changes in the data to combat poor data quality* Led the development of dashboards visualizing key metrics such as daily match rate, data quality concerns, demographic insights, and over 15 other critical indicators, enabling data-driven decision-making at an enterprise level supporting strategic initiatives in a high-growth environment* Directed the monitoring and alerting processes for the ingestion of over 5 million daily adds and updates, with peaks reaching 90 million, ensuring data integrity and system stability* Orchestrated data consumption from Kafka topics and APIs for 30+ downstream consumers* Devised survivorship logic in collaboration with multiple data governance boards within the United umbrella, ensuring data consistency and quality* Communicated with executive engineering and product leadership to align strategic goals with technical implementations* Provided technical leadership and mentorship by offering guidance, assistance, and skills training within the organization, fostering professional development and high performing culture
Education
Kean University
Bachelor of Science, Business Management
2006 — 2008
Rutgers University
Bachelor of Arts, Information Technology and Informatics
2008 — 2011
Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Sharepoint
- Tso
- Sdlc
- Fileaid
- Management
- Data Analysis
- Sql
- Visio
- Microsoft Word
- Access
- Business Analysis
- Microsoft Office
- Troubleshooting
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