Introductory Call
with Leoson Hoay
An introductory call is a simple way to get to know a mentor before committing to ongoing mentorship. This session gives you the chance to ask questions, talk through your … Read more
Leoson Hoay
Consultant (Data Science and AI) at Diffusion Venture Studio
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About this session
An introductory call is a simple way to get to know a mentor before committing to ongoing mentorship. This session gives you the chance to ask questions, talk through your goals, and see whether the mentor’s background, communication style, and approach feel like the right fit for you. It is a low-pressure starting point designed to help you make a more confident decision.
You can use the call to share what you are working on, what kind of support you are looking for, and where you feel stuck right now. It is also a chance to understand how the mentor typically works with mentees, what kind of guidance they can offer, and whether there is a strong mutual fit. The goal is to leave the conversation with more clarity on your next step and whether you want to continue working together.
Your mentor
Hello there! I am a Technical Lead and Lead Data Scientist at the University of Chicago Urban Labs. I am passionate about leveraging technology to solve human problems and to advance social good, and have many years of experience in hiring for analytic and data science teams, and extensive programming and statistical knowledge in my own capacity as a data scientist.
My own path has neither been straight or narrow, I come from an interdisciplinary background - receiving my undergraduate training in Psychology and New Media, and in Linguistics and Computer Science in graduate school. I have been at different times of my life an interaction designer, mental health professional, and data engineer.
I enjoy supporting individuals who are looking to grow in tech and data science, regardless of their background! In my sessions, I will bring the resources and best practices I've personally used during my career and tailor them to your specific needs.
This session is for me to learn more about what those needs are, and for you to get to know me better as well - and assess whether I may be a suitable mentor on your exciting professional journey. Looking forward to meeting you!
What mentees say
“Leoson is a hard working mentor and great listener with a broad skillset who accompanied me on a long journey to deepen my ai/llm skills and transition towards more ai-oriented roles. I’d say the mission was accomplishe…”
Thomas
Lite Plan · 1.5 years
“Leoson was a great mentor! I unfortunately had to discontinue our mentorship sessions due to a change in career path, but for the period that we worked together, Leoson was supportive and invaluable in helping me reach …”
Jonathan
Standard Plan · 6 months
“Leoson is an excellent data science coach who helped me significantly with my project building and preparation for Python and SQL interviews. He explains concepts clearly and focuses on practical, real-world application…”
Monica
Lite Plan · 11 months
“I was looking for a mentor to help me build my data analyst portfolio, and working with Leoson has been incredibly helpful. He took the time to understand my goals and provided thoughtful project ideas for me to work on…”
Angelina
Lite Plan · 4 months
“Working with Leoson has been an incredibly meaningful and high-impact experience. He brings a rare mix of strategic depth, honesty, and genuine care for his mentees’ growth. He consistently challenged me to think big…”
Anudeep
Lite Plan · 5 months
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Leoson Hoay
Consultant (Data Science and AI) at Diffusion Venture Studio
Scheduling conflict? No-show? Cancel session & get your money back instantly.