Goldstein D Daniel

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Vice President of Software Engineering at Optum

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Overview

Goldstein is a technology executive with nearly 20 years of experience, currently Vice President of Software Engineering at Optum. He leads digital solutions for healthcare clients, specializing in Pharmacy Benefit Management and Prior Authorization, drawing on his B. Tech from NIT-Trichy and previous leadership roles at Verizon.

He is a passionate, employee-centric leader who champions professional development and employee resource groups within his organization. Goldstein also emphasizes community impact, encouraging his teams to engage in volunteering and find new ways to make a difference outside of their daily work.

Goldstein is a listed inventor on a patent for "Systems and Methods for Providing Multi Modal Interaction Interaction via User Equipment. "

Personality Overview

Generous

Fast Adopter

Decisive

They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials.  They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships. They usually prefer to drive the conversation.

Topics They Care About

Digital Healthcare Solutions
Leads digital applications for Optum's Pharmacy Benefit Management and Prior Authorization, focusing on improving the healthcare experience for clients and members.
Customer Experience
Consistently focuses on improving customer satisfaction, digital adoption, and reimagining the customer journey in both his healthcare and previous telecom roles.
AI in Business
Recently earned a certification in "Transforming Business with AI Agents, " showing a direct interest in applying AI for efficiency and decision-making.

Media Appearances

Goldstein D – Working at Optum. Featured in Weekday.works

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Work History

3-2025
Vice President of Software Engineering at Optum
1-2023 - 3-2025
Senior Director at Optum
6-2022 - 12-2022
Senior Director at Optum
2-2021 - 5-2022
Director - Experience Management at Verizon
12-2019 - 2-2021
Associate Director at Verizon

Education

2000 - 2004
Bachelor of Technology - BTech from National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli
5-2022 - 6-2023
Executive MBA from Alliance University

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Exp : 21 Location : Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Job Level : Senior Designation : Vice President of Software Engineering at Optum
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Insights For Selling To Goldstein D

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Acknowledge their status and position during the conversation
  • Get them to a point where they are ready to bat for your product internally
  • Focus on the big picture and the strategic value of your product

DONT's

  • Don't be unorganized, be prepared for the pitch
  • Don’t keep repeating the same information, it could make them impatient
  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Goldstein D is

  • Product value plays a big role, followed by relationship and a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Goldstein D

  • If they do not firmly believe in you, they will refuse without hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Goldstein D move?

  • If they develop confidence in your product and you, then they can make fast decisions.
  • Can Goldstein D take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they have the ability to take risky decisions.

You And Goldstein D

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