Yukun Chen
About Yukun Chen
Yukun Chen serves as the Vice President of Artificial Intelligence at Pieces Technologies, where he has worked since 2020. He has a strong background in natural language processing and healthcare informatics, with previous roles at various institutions including Vanderbilt University Medical Center and MD Anderson Cancer Center.
Current Role at Pieces Technologies
Yukun Chen serves as the Vice President of Artificial Intelligence at Pieces Technologies, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he focuses on advancing the company's AI initiatives, particularly in the healthcare domain. His leadership contributes to the development of innovative solutions that leverage artificial intelligence to improve patient outcomes and healthcare efficiency.
Previous Experience at Pieces Technologies
Prior to his current role, Yukun Chen worked at Pieces Technologies in various capacities. He served as the Director of Artificial Intelligence from 2018 to 2020, overseeing AI projects and strategies. Before that, he was the Director of Data Science, NLP Solutions from 2017 to 2018, and an NLP Scientist from 2016 to 2017. His tenure at Pieces Technologies has been marked by a focus on natural language processing and data science applications in healthcare.
Educational Background
Yukun Chen earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biomedical Informatics from Vanderbilt University, where he studied from 2011 to 2015. He also holds a Master of Science (MS) in Electrical Engineering and Robotics from the University of Pennsylvania, obtained between 2006 and 2008. Additionally, he completed a Bachelor of Engineering in Automation and a Bachelor of Business Administration at Guangdong University of Technology from 2001 to 2006.
Expertise in Natural Language Processing
Yukun Chen specializes in Clinical Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) data mining. His expertise extends to Interactive Machine Learning within the healthcare sector, where he applies advanced NLP techniques to extract meaningful insights from clinical data. This specialization supports the development of AI-driven solutions that enhance healthcare delivery.
Professional Experience in Healthcare
Yukun Chen has held several positions in the healthcare sector, contributing to his extensive experience. He worked as an NLP Scientist at PCCI from 2015 to 2016 and interned at MD Anderson Cancer Center in 2014. Additionally, he served as a Health System Software Engineer at Vanderbilt University Medical Center from 2008 to 2011 and as a Research Assistant at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine from 2011 to 2015. His roles have consistently focused on the intersection of technology and healthcare.