Life After a Data Science Degree

Oct
3

Life After a Data Science Degree

Craig Kurtzweil, UnitedHealthcare

3:30 p.m., October 3, 2024   |   131 DeBartolo Hall

Craig Kurtzweil will help students see the real world applications of data science work in healthcare.

Craig Kurtzweil is the chief data & analytics officer for UnitedHealthcare’s commercial business where he leverages the nation’s largest health care data set to identify and share insights that can help people and care providers make more informed decisions, reduce healthcare costs, and improve outcomes. This includes exploring new ways to apply data through machine learning and AI, creating the next generation of healthcare analytics and making data a differentiator in the marketplace for the company.

Craig Kurtzweil

Craig Kurtzweil,
UnitedHealthcare

Since joining UnitedHealthcare in 2005, Craig has focused on supporting UnitedHealthcare’s largest employer clients, addressing their complex data needs, including cost, utilization, and productivity. As part of this work, Craig formed the Center for Advanced Analytics to focus on analytic innovations that change the way we evaluate health care value. Prior to joining UnitedHealthcare, Craig served as an actuarial consultant at Deloitte. Craig graduated from the University of Minnesota with a BSc. in actuarial science.