$580 / month
4 calls per month (45min/call)
Unlimited Q&A via chat
Expect responses in 24 hours or less
Hands-on support
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)
5 out of 5 stars
It has been an absolute pleasure working with David. I have been working as an ML Engineer in the industry for over three years, and I was looking for a mentor who could help me grow my skill set, understand the current job market, and move toward the next level of my career. David took the time to patiently understand my situation, my experience, and the direction I wanted to move in. From there, he helped me define clear short-term and long-term goals, and created a step-by-step weekly plan that aligned with my career growth, office work, and personal development. This gave me the structure I needed to stay consistent and focused. One of the biggest areas where David helped me was improving how I present my experience. My resume has had a complete makeover, with a much clearer career story, and this has already helped me get more interviews. Beyond that, his guidance has helped me better understand my own achievements and how to communicate them with confidence. I am continuing my mentorship with David as we work on projects that can strengthen my personal brand and help me stay aligned with the latest trends in Agentic AI. I would highly recommend David to anyone looking for thoughtful, practical, and career-focused mentorship.
Standard Plan • 5 months
5 out of 5 stars
I've been mentored by David for 20 months and it's been amazing. He's one of those people who's super friendly, patient and understanding, very intellectual but also with high EQ. Just an easy going good person. David knows so much about AI and stays on top of everything new. He's really quick at figuring out what's actually helpful and what's not. And honestly, his knowledge goes way beyond tech, he knows about health, food, sports, and all kinds of random stuff. What means the most to me is that he truly gets how I work on projects. I can be stubborn, and I easily get uncertain when someone doesn't give me time to properly explain myself. With David, I don't have that problem. He understands, trusts that the results will be worth it, and also knows when to challenge me, which helps me grow. David has been there for me in bad times too. He encouraged me to try combat sports and now I've lost 20kg and absolutely love it. It's so easy to talk about difficult things with David, whether it's how the mentorship is going or personal stuff I'm dealing with. He's always honest and sincere. He has this way of saying things that sound simple and logical but they help me really think things through and figure out what to do. Sometimes almost like the perfect rubber duck. David is truly outstanding and I'm grateful for his mentorship.
Pro Plan • 1.5 years
5 out of 5 stars
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!
Standard Plan • 3 months
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Mentees who work with a mentor for 3+ months reach their goals 2x faster than those going it alone. Long-term mentorship means fewer false starts, more focused sessions, and support that builds week after week.
97% satisfaction across all mentors
Personalized feedback and growth plans
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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 at None
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- 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
