Bio

Sanji joined Frazier Healthcare Partners in May 2021 as a Center of Excellence Partner, Data & Artificial Intelligence on the Growth Buyout team. Prior to Frazier, Sanji was SVP of AI Products and Platforms at Optum, where he spearheaded the development of next generation AI to transform healthcare. He launched United AI Studio, a unified platform enabling rapid experimentation and deployment of advanced ML across UHC and Optum. The United AI Studio provides access to cutting-edge capabilities like Generative AI while ensuring rigorous monitoring of model performance and bias. Previously, Sanji pioneered the application of deep learning for risk adjustment, automating the identification of hierarchical condition codes from medical charts. This innovation drove efficiencies and positioned UnitedHealth as an AI leader in healthcare administration. Sanji also founded OptumLabs' Center for Applied Data Science (CADS), delivering innovative AI solutions to complex healthcare challenges. With his proven track record of leveraging AI to create enterprise value, Sanji was key in positioning UnitedHealth to the forefront of healthcare's digital transformation. His leadership and technical acumen make him a strategic driver of transformative innovation for the organization. Sanji obtained his BS in Computer Science from Trinity College in Hartford.