Luke Chen
Lino Lakes
Summary
Software engineer specializing in applied AI and data-centric systems, developing solutions that integrate machine learning, structured data processing, and production APIs. Leverages Python, SQL, and cloud platforms to build scalable pipelines and deploy intelligent services that enhance operational insight and automation.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Software Engineer
Optum Rx Technology
Eden Prairie
08.2025 - Current
- Implemented AI-driven document extraction pipeline using Azure OpenAI, optimizing PDF parsing and OCR fallback for clinical forms.
- Developed production-ready FastAPI backend for scalable processing of clinical documentation with REST endpoints for batch ingestion.
- Created automated workflows to generate daily contract fee comparison analyses, reducing manual reporting efforts and enhancing data reliability.
Associate Software Engineer
Optum Rx Technology
Eden Prairie
01.2024 - 08.2025
- Developed and maintained scalable data pipelines using Databricks, Python, and SQL in cloud-native notebook environments.
- Built reusable logic modules and extraction jobs to process structured and semi-structured data from various upstream sources.
- Collaborated with infrastructure and partner data teams to deploy solutions in Azure Data Lake, Synapse, and AWS S3.
- Worked cross-functionally to align data flow with compliance requirements and cost optimization objectives.
Technology Development Program Associate
Optum Rx Technology
06.2021 - 12.2023
- Completed multiple rotations across engineering teams as part of Optum's post-grad Technology Development Program, gaining exposure to enterprise-scale systems and cloud-based software development practices.
- Contributed to SSO automation workflows and OIDC-based authentication integration for internal tools, streamlining user provisioning and identity management processes.
- Supported platform maintenance and internal tooling development across backend, infrastructure, and QA functions within Agile team environments.
- Gained foundational experience in version control, deployment workflows, and cross-functional engineering collaboration.
Graduate Assistant
University of St. Thomas
St. Paul
01.2020 - 09.2020
- Conducted IT security research on user behavior modeling and organizational security practices, integrating Communication-Human Information Processing (C-HIP) model with Protection Motivation Theory (PMT) to enhance understanding of user engagement.
- Analyzed academic literature to pinpoint behavioral drivers of security compliance and risk avoidance in enterprise environments, contributing insights for organizational security strategies.
- Developed indexed framework for C-HIP/PMT-aligned research, facilitating future cross-disciplinary studies in cybersecurity psychology and behavioral informatics.
Education
Master of Science - Data Science
University of St. Thomas
St. Paul, MN12.2021
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Animation
Minneapolis College of Art and Design
Minneapolis, MN05.2015
Skills
- Python and SQL
- FastAPI development
- Data architecture
- Apache Spark and Airflow
- DBT and Databricks
- Azure Data Factory
- AWS S3 storage
- Cloud services management
- Docker containers
- Git version control
- Agile methodologies
- Linux proficiency
- Pandas analysis
- NumPy manipulation
- Data visualization
- Jupyter notebooks utilization
- Scikit-learn expertise
- TensorFlow implementation
- AI solutions development
- CI/CD management
Languages
- Python
- SQL
- Bash
- Java
- Scala
Timeline
Associate Software Engineer
Optum Rx Technology
08.2025 - Current
Associate Software Engineer
Optum Rx Technology
01.2024 - 08.2025
Technology Development Program Associate
Optum Rx Technology
06.2021 - 12.2023
Graduate Assistant
University of St. Thomas
01.2020 - 09.2020
Master of Science - Data Science
University of St. Thomas
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Animation
Minneapolis College of Art and Design