$240 / month
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I'm an ML Engineering Manager at Meta, formerly at LinkedIn, with years of experience leading large-scale machine learning and AI initiatives from research to production. My expertise spans traditional machine learning, information retrieval, NLP, large language models (LLMs), recommendation systems, and ads ranking.
I enjoy mentoring engineers at all career stages by helping them master ML/AI fundamentals, excel in coding and system design interviews, navigate career transitions, and grow into senior IC or engineering management roles. My goal is to provide practical, industry-focused guidance based on real-world experience building production AI systems at top technology companies.
You tell John your goals. They see exactly what you want to work on before session one.
You meet within days. John 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.
John Li
ML Engineering Manager at Meta
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What's included in the trial?
Every trial is a little different–here's what John says about their trial:
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
