Why Most Data Scientists Get Stuck

The "Black Box" of Big Tech interviewing is real. You finish a final round, get a generic rejection email, and are left wondering: Was it my SQL? My communication? My ML architecture? In 10+ years from my PhD in Astrophysics to leading ML missions at Shopify, M&S, and ASOS, I’ve seen exactly where the disconnect happens. Most candidates fail because they can’t translate code into business strategy. Most Seniors stall because they’re still "running models" instead of driving the roadmap.

I provide the honest, blunt feedback that HR is legally or culturally prevented from giving you. No fluff, no "keep trying." Just the technical and behavioral gaps you need to close to get the offer.

How We’ll Work Together

I focus on two specific pillars to help you hit the next level:

1. Landing the Dream Offer (Interview Mastery)
We stop guessing and start preparing. I specialize in the high-stakes rounds that most people overlook: Technical Deep Dives, Data Interpretation, and Complex Problem Solving.

- Mock Interviews: Realistic, high-pressure sessions covering Python, SQL, and ML theory.

- The "Rubric" Reveal: I provide a written scorecard for every mock, showing you exactly how a Lead DS or Hiring Manager is grading your response.

- Communication Architecture: We’ll re-build how you explain your past projects so they sound like business wins, not just Kaggle competitions.

2. Career Progression & Leadership
If you’re already in the door but the promotion isn't happening, we’ll pivot your "brand" from a technical executor to a strategic leader.

- From Notebooks to Revenue: I’ll teach you how to frame your work in terms of ROI and stakeholder impact.

- Navigating Chaos: Mentorship on leading cross-functional teams and managing the "people side" of data science.

- Technical Roadmap: Identifying the specific skill gaps (Product DS, Experimentation, or Production ML) holding you back from a Staff/Lead role.

What You Actually Get

When you book a session with me, you aren't just getting a chat. You’re getting:

- A Custom Interview Rubric: A detailed breakdown of your performance against the "Big Tech" bar.

- Targeted Question Banks: Exercises tailored to the specific companies you are targeting (Shopify, Meta, etc.).

- A "Gap Analysis" Roadmap: A tactical plan to move from where you are to where you want to be in the next 6 months.

I’ve interviewed hundreds of candidates and led world-class teams. I know where the bar is. I’ll help you beat it.