
Michael H.
5.0
Studied at Stanford University
Worked at Surge AI
Available tomorrow at 9:00 PM UTC
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About Michael
I've worked as a data scientist and director of data science teams at several leading tech companies, including Google, Uber, and LinkedIn. My experience spans many domains, including search, advertising, marketplaces, recommender systems, and AI. One of the most rewarding aspects of leadership has been the opportunity to mentor data scientists (and data science managers) and help them grow in their careers. Drawing on this experience, I offer coaching across several key areas: * Job search strategy and interview preparation * Career path development * Transition from individual contributor role to management * Stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration * Team organization * Technical guidance and problem brainstorming My approach focuses on practical advice based on real-world experience building and leading teams. A key part of this is helping clients articulate what they really want from their careers so they can go after it. I'm looking forward to helping you develop your data science career!
Why do I coach?
Experience has taught me many lessons about how to land good Data Science roles and succeed in them. I'd like to help both the field and its practitioners by passing on this knowledge through coaching.
Work Experience
Research Scientist
Surge AI
October 2023 - May 2024
Data science for AI training data platform (RLHF, SFT, model evaluation).

Principal Data Scientist
June 2023 - September 2023

Director of Data Science
October 2021 - June 2023
Led the Data Science team for Google Assistant.
Director of Data Science
Uber
June 2020 - July 2021
Part II: Led data science teams for the consumer side of Uber Eats, including Ads. Part I: Led data science teams for the Rider app, Uber for Business, and some parts of Marketplace.
Director of Data Science
Stitch Fix
August 2017 - May 2020
I led the Styling Algorithms team, which uses machine learning and optimization methods to help clients find things they love.
Director of Data Science
Pandora
March 2016 - June 2017
I led data science at Pandora, overseeing three teams focusing on Listeners, Advertisers, and Music Makers.
Director of Data Science
Pandora
January 2015 - February 2016
I led a team of data scientists working on all aspects of advertising at Pandora, including targeting, delivery, forecasting and measurement.
Education
Stanford University
PhD, Statistics
1993 - 1998
University of California, Berkeley
AB (with High Distinction), Mathematics
1987 - 1991
Activities and societies: Phi Beta Kappa
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Overall Rating
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