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Rufat Mustafaev

Data Scientist @ Booking.com
5.0
(1 review)
7+ years in Data Science (experimentation, causal inference, ML/AI)
Netherlands
Speaks English and Russian
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I’m a data scientist at Booking.com, working on applied analytics, experimentation, causal inference, and modeling in a large-scale commercial environment. My work focuses on turning messy business questions into clear decisions and knowing when simplicity beats complexity. Over time, this has meant influencing real product and business decisions, not just producing analysis.

I come from a non-technical background (Economics) and have moved across countries, industries, and roles. Because of that, I work especially well with early to mid-career data scientists, analysts, and career switchers who want to grow beyond “just doing analysis”. On the technical side, I can help with experiment design, causal thinking, and sensible modeling choices. Just as often, I help with promotions, stakeholder management, self-positioning, CVs, interview prep, and presenting insights in a clear, convincing way.

My mentoring style is practical, warm, and honest. We’ll work on your real situation - whether that’s searching for a new role, aiming for a promotion,, building confidence, navigating immigration or relocation, or developing stronger commercial judgment at work. If this sounds like what you need, feel free to book a first session and we’ll take it from there.

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5 out of 5 stars

Rufat was very helpful in preparing me for an important interview, including a mock interview, practical recommendations, and advice that helped me feel more confident.

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