Shatabdi Choudhury
Principal Data Scientist at Optum @UnitedHealth Group
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WORK HISTORY
Principal Data Scientist at Optum @UnitedHealth Group
US
Principal Data Scientist | Payment Integrity | AnalyticsPrincipal Data Scientist within the Payment Integrity organization, leading high-impact analytics and machine learning initiatives that support risk detection, inventory forecasting, savings realization, and operational decision-making at scale.I work proactively across the full model lifecycle, including design, deployment, monitoring, and performance governance of production ML systems. My role bridges advanced analytics with business execution, ensuring model outputs translate into measurable financial, operational, and forecasting outcomes.Key areas of responsibility include:Ownership of machine learning models used for payment integrity, early risk detection, inventory forecasting, and inventory accountingEnd-to-end ML deployment and monitoring, including data quality checks, drift detection, performance tracking, and forecast accuracy evaluationDevelopment and refinement of inventory forecasting models to support capacity planning, financial projections, and operational prioritizationPartnership with engineering, operations, and finance teams to align analytics outputs with enterprise inventory metrics and reporting standardsLeadership during high-priority initiatives and time-sensitive escalations, providing clarity and direction under pressureDesign and evolution of Early Warning Systems to surface emerging risks and enable proactive interventionCross-team collaboration to standardize analytics practices and improve scalability, reliability, and governanceRecognized for strong problem-solving skills, calm execution in complex environments, and the ability to translate technical insights into actionable business strategies. Passionate about building robust, explainable, and responsible ML and forecasting solutions that drive real-world impact in healthcare.
EDUCATION
Northwestern University
Master of Science (MS), Predictive Analytics
DePaul University
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Computer and Information Sciences with specialization in Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics
Northwestern University
Master's degree, Predictive Analytics
Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata
M. Tech (MS), Quality, Reliability and Operations Research
Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST), Shibpur
B. E. (BS), Electrical Engineering
SKILLS
ABOUT SHATABDI CHOUDHURY
I am a Principal Data Scientist with expertise in healthcare analytics, fraud detection, and payment integrity. My work focuses on delivering data-driven solutions that enhance transparency, reduce waste, improve inventory forecasting, and enhance decision-making across the healthcare ecosystem.In parallel, I am pursuing my PhD part-time, specializing in AI-driven motion modeling for sign language avatars. My research integrates Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and motion capture data to advance natural, human-centered communication technologies for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing community.I hold an MS in Predictive Analytics from Northwestern University and am currently a PhD candidate in Computer and Information Sciences at DePaul University. Prior to my current role, I spent several years at IBM working across the Cognos, SPSS, and Watson analytics portfolios, gaining hands-on experience in enterprise-scale AI and advanced analytics platforms.I am passionate about bridging applied industry innovation with academic research to build intelligent systems that serve people and create measurable impact.
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