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Michael Helfer

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Vice President of Engineering at Solera Health
📍 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Michael is a technology leader and Head of Engineering at Solera Health with 15 years of experience delivering transformational programs in healthcare and retail. He earned a Bachelor of Science from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Colleagues describe him as an energetic, forward-thinking, and supportive leader.

Outside of his direct professional responsibilities, Michael shows a keen interest in the broader implications of technology on business and people, such as the role of AI in rewriting hiring practices and the importance of supporting talented colleagues to drive major initiatives forward.

One of his key achievements was transforming a product content management system into a robust, scalable content-as-a-service application.

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Experience
21 Years
Current Role
Vice President of Engineering
Job Level
Senior
Location
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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Priorities

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Integrated Healthcare
He is excited about making mental health support simple and accessible by integrating it into existing benefits, as seen with the Calm Health partnership at Solera.
Healthcare Innovation
Showcased enthusiasm for Solera’s claims-integrated model, highlighting its game-changing potential for both employers and employees in the healthcare space.
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Career

Work history

8-2025
Vice President of Engineering
Solera Health
1-2023 - 8-2025
Senior Vice President of Engineering, Security, and Corporate Technology
RVO Health
9-2021 - 1-2023
CTO Optum Store
UnitedHealth Group
5-2021 - 9-2021
Vice President of Software Engineering - UHC Technology
UnitedHealth Group
2-2020 - 5-2021
Vice President of Software Engineering - Optum Payment Integrity
UnitedHealth Group
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Education
2000 - 2004
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
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