Shounak Datta

Shounak Datta, PhD, is an accomplished AI Data Scientist with extensive experience in the healthcare and chemical engineering sectors. Currently employed at Optum as an AI Data Scientist 2 since April 2023, Shounak Datta has developed AI-driven clinical bill processing models to enhance claim submission efficiency. Prior experience includes a role at Change Healthcare, where Shounak Datta designed decision-making algorithms for clinical billing, resulting in a pending patent for a new algorithm. A Data Scientist PostDoc at the University of Florida demonstrated expertise in AI research, employing reinforcement learning for renal treatment recommendations and deep learning for risk prediction. Shounak Datta also has a solid research background from Auburn University, along with experience in project management and technical consulting. Educational credentials include a PhD in Chemical Engineering from Auburn University and a Bachelor's degree from the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology.