Lakshmi Mantena
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Lakshmi Mantena

Data Science Manager @ ex-Meta
5.0
(4 reviews)
Elevate Your Data Science Career | 7+ Years in FAANG | Proven Mentor
United States of America Active yesterday Usually responds in a few hours

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$390 / month

Career changers, students, and data professionals moving into management roles

2 calls per month (45min/call)

Unlimited Q&A via chat

Expect responses in 2 days

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About

Hi, I’m Lakshmi!

I’ve spent the past 15+ years at the intersection of data, product, and leadership, helping teams and organizations make smarter decisions with analytics.

Previously, I managed data science team at Meta (WhatsApp) and eBay, where I designed and scaled experimentation frameworks, built data science teams, and partnered closely with product leaders to launch impactful features. My experience spans product analytics, A/B testing, SQL/Python, experimentation design, data science leadership, and career growth in tech and banking.

I love mentoring because I’ve been on both sides—navigating career transitions, breaking into new roles, and leading high-stakes projects. I’ve coached data scientists, engineers, and managers on:

Career strategy & interviews (breaking into tech or leadership roles)

Data science skills (SQL, Python, experimentation, metrics design, product analytics)

Leadership & communication (managing teams, influencing execs, and cross-functional collaboration)

My mentoring style is practical, encouraging, and goal-oriented. I’ll help you clarify your direction, push you to grow, and share playbooks I’ve built across multiple industries. Whether you’re preparing for an interview, seeking your next promotion, or shaping your own product idea, I’d be excited to support your journey.

What mentees say

5 out of 5 stars

Lakshmi is a fantastic mentor who listens with intention and offers thoughtful, actionable feedback that has helped me grow in my current role. She brings a warm, positive energy that makes it easy to open up about my challenges and experiences. With her extensive experience in management and tech, she offers mature perspectives that help me see situations from multiple angles. She also encourages me to think outside the box with her practical suggestions. I truly appreciate her ongoing support in my professional development journey.

Huy Bach

Huy Bach

Standard Plan • 4 months

5 out of 5 stars

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Gowtham

Lite Plan • 1 month

5 out of 5 stars

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