$300 / month
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Adam is a Senior Applied Scientist at Amazon. He has more than 10 years of AI and research engineering experience, including a PhD from Johns Hopkins University, a postdoctoral fellowship at Columbia University, and core development work on scikit-learn. He helps engineers improve applied research skills, assess machine learning projects, and balance scientific and computational tradeoffs.
Based on 2 verified mentee reviews
Hi! I’m a causal science AI expert in tech, where I lead complex science and engineering tasks. I’m excited to help you become a better engineer capable of balancing scientific and computational tradeoffs. Some topics I can help out with:
1. developing as a software-engineer, developing high-impact open-source software
2. developing applied research skills
3. managing research and engineering projects
4. becoming an AI expert
5. anything else that intersects engineering, research, AI and technical challenges you face
I have a science background in applied AI from a PhD at Johns Hopkins University, and postdoctoral fellowship at Columbia University. I have an engineering background rooted in Python, periodically utilizing C++ to make things run fast. I am a core developer in many open source libraries, most notably scikit-learn, which has 61k+ stars on GitHub and powers most of the machine learning within industry.
5 out of 5 stars
The experience with Adam has been incredible: -He has an insane background and knows how to make it usefully for his mentees. -Always giving the best advice but he is realistic. -A few months with him and it is insane what I learned. -Always answers really fast and flexibility at scheduling time. Totally recommended for anyone who wants to learn from a profile like him.
Standard Plan • 4 months
5 out of 5 stars
Adam's insights into the fundamental goal of a Machine Learning Scientist was one of the most generative ideas I've encountered in my career and fundamentally reoriented how I approach my work and my career. His assessment of my project was direct and clarifying. I'd recommend Adam for someone looking for strategic perspective on applied ML problems and career positioning.
Standard Plan • 1 month
5 out of 5 stars
Standard Plan • 4 months
You tell Adam your goals. They see exactly what you want to work on before session one.
You meet within days. Adam reviews your application and books your first session, usually within a day or two.
You leave with a plan. Concrete next steps and a weekly rhythm from your very first week.
Adam Li
Senior Applied Scientist at Amazon
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We'll meet for a quick call (usually under 30 minutes) where we:
- Break the ice and introduce ourselves
- Discuss your goals and how I can support you
- Coordinate logistics like time zones, meeting frequency, and communication methods
