Vinay Bhaskar

Pricing Data Analyst (Python & Machine Learning) @ Optum

About

I’m a Data Scientist and ML Engineer with a passion for AI-driven solutions. With a Masters Degreee in Data Science from UT Arlington, I’ve worked on NLP chatbots, predictive analytics, and AI automation—enhancing efficiency and accuracy across research and industry. I specialize in deep learning, NLP, and data pipelines, with experience processing 500K+ text samples, optimizing workflows by 25%, and deploying predictive models for real-world impact. Tech Stack – Python, SQL, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-Learn, Pandas, NLTK, Power BI. Always excited to collaborate on AI and ML innovations. Let’s connect! Email – vinaybhaskarprathi@gmail.com

Country

United States

City

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

Industry

Computer Software

Skill

Excel, PBM , Tableau, FastAPI, PostgreSQL Optimization, Microservices Architecture, Distributed Systems, Statistical Analysis, PowerBi, LLM, Embedding , AI, Deep Learning, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Unsupervised Learning, Statistical Programming, R (Programming Language), Data Preparation

Experience

Pricing Data Analyst (Python & Machine Learning)

Optum

2025-10 - Present · 1 yr

United States

* Analyzing MAC & Brand drug pricing using Python, Excel, and SQL to support pricing accuracy and reimbursement strategies. * Building automated pricing models and predictive machine learning solutions to identify over/underpriced claims. * Collaborating with cross-functional teams to streamline pricing variance reporting and contract guarantee tracking.

Research Assistant

The University of Texas at Arlington

2024-1 - 2025-5 · 1 yr 5 mos

Fort Worth, Texas, United States

* Optimized data pipelines in Python, improving workflow efficiency by 25% and reducing processing time. * Developed ML models with 90% accuracy for predictive assessments in composite material durability. * Automated data reporting, cutting manual effort by 20% and enabling real-time research insights.