David Lara Arango Ph.D
Chief Consultant | Top 1% mentor | AI-Data-Cloud-Software Engineer | Expert advisor | 100+ successful mentorship cases in various platformsServices
$580 / month
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MentorCruise summary
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 move into tech, build AI and data projects, and plan their career growth.
Based on 77 verified mentee reviews
- Reviewers often praise his tailored plans and actionable advice for career goals, technical challenges, and leadership decisions.
- Mentees value his expertise in AI, machine learning, and data science, especially when developing projects or deciding what to study next.
- Several reviewers describe his patient, warm approach and thoughtful listening, which help them gain clarity and confidence.
About
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)
What mentees say
4 out of 5 stars
David is an amazing mentor and super knowledgeable. Scheduling has been difficult sometimes because of the time difference and various circumstances coming up on other side, but I've learned a lot from him and making good progress. I definitely recommend David to anyone looking for a mentor who has a warm approachable demeanor and very knowledgeable about AI and data science principles.
Hannah
Standard Plan • 7 months
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.
Vijit
Standard Plan • 5 months
5 out of 5 stars
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
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What happens when you start
You tell David your goals. They see exactly what you want to work on before session one.
You meet within days. David 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.
