David Lara Arango Ph.D

Chief Consultant | Top 1% mentor | AI-Data-Cloud-Software Engineer | Expert advisor | 100+ successful mentorship cases in various platforms

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David Lara Arango Ph.D

Chief Consultant | Top 1% mentor | AI-Data-Cloud-Software Engineer | Expert advisor | 100+ successful mentorship cases in various platforms

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5.0

(97 reviews)

Turning tech curious into tech professionals and tech professionals into experts with fully customized plans

Norway

Speaks English, Spanish, French and Norwegian

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$300 / month

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David is a Chief Consultant and Engineer at Atea AS. He has more than 14 years of experience in data science, artificial intelligence, and software engineering, along with a Ph.D. in systems engineering and computational game theory. He helps people build AI and data skills, plan career transitions, and lead technical projects.

Based on 77 verified mentee reviews

Reviewers often praise his patient, approachable style and his habit of listening closely before giving tailored, actionable advice.
Mentees value his AI and machine learning guidance, including help choosing what to focus on and developing projects.
Several reviewers credit him with clarifying career goals, planning transitions into tech, and preparing for the next step.

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AUTUMN DISCOUNT!!

I have received several messages asking me to consider offering discounts lately. In light of this, I have decided to offer a beefy 20% discount in all my plans (OBS: the discount has been already applied to the published prices) until the 31st of October. If you start your mentorship during this time, the discounted price will remain the same after the 31st of October, it will not increase. These prices can be combined with further discounts for quarter billing for a whooping extra 10%-15%-20% on top of the already applied 20% discount depending on the plan you choose!
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Hi there! I am multilingual Chief Consultant/Engineer in the areas of Data Science, ML-Data and Software Engineering with over 14 years of experience in data science, data analytics, software engineering, artificial intelligence and data mining. I have mentored dozens of people from fresh beginners to experienced professionals, to C-level executives. I hold a Ph.D in systems engineering and computational game theory.

I have worked as a consultant in many industry sectors (e.g. Insurance, energy, telecom, banking, shipping, fishing, media and many others). I have also produced multiple scientific publications and presentations where I have dissemitated my work in several international conferences. At the moment, I am working at Atea AS (One of the largest tech services suppliers in Europe), where I lead and take part in many projects that aim to strengthen and solidify Atea value creation proposal to its clients, both in the public and private sectors.

I personally love to mentor students who are committed, passionate, driven and creative when it comes to solving problems. Please feel free to reach out if there is anything you are wondering about (P.S. As previously mentioned, I am multilingual :) please feel free to reach out in English, Spanish, French, Norwegian, Swedish or Danish)

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I've been mentored by David for quite some time now and still enjoy it as much as our very first calls. Whenever I run into a challenge, I know I can count on him to listen, relate, and help me come up with a plan of action. Very excited to keep growing through this mentorship!

Max

Standard Plan • 8 months • September 10, 2026

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I came to David looking for both technical and strategic guidance on AI, and he delivered on both. He has a lot of experience in the field and always brings a fresh perspective to difficult problems, which has helped me figure out where to focus and how to keep improving. Just as valuable has been his help on the leadership and strategy side, where he helped me understand organisational dynamics better and take more ownership of the tasks that excite me the most. Every conversation has been enjoyable and productive, and he's exactly the kind of sparring partner you want in a mentor!

Max

I was looking for a mentor with broad experience across startups, large companies, consulting, and freelance work, someone who could guide me in making the right decisions for my career. David exceeded those expectations from our very first call, offering insightful and practical advice on which paths might suit me best and how to pursue them. Since then, his ongoing support has been incredibly valuable in helping me put that plan into action. On top of that, the calls are always very enjoyable. Big thank you!

Max

I’m truly grateful for the guidance and support David has provided in helping shape my career path. He has been incredibly patient, approachable, and always willing to answer my questions thoughtfully. His mentorship has given me both clarity and confidence in my professional growth.

Anshul

Lite Plan • 5 months • May 26, 2026

David was a great mentor. He has tremendous experience and a tremendously positive attitude. His background in leadership & expertise in ML were things I drew a ton from. I really enjoyed working with him and would recommend him anyone in the future.