Leoson Hoay

Hello there! 你好！はじめまして! I am an Analytics Engineer and Senior Data Scientist, and previously a Tech Lead at the University of Chicago Urban Labs. I am passionate about leveraging technology to solve human problems, and have many years of experience in managing hiring processes for data teams. I believe strongly in interdisciplinary collaboration and learning, which is something I try to foster in my organizations and mentees. I personally have an interdisciplinary background - receiving my undergraduate training in Psychology and New Media, followed by Linguistics and Computer Science in graduate school. I have been at different times of my life an interaction designer, a mental health professional, and a data engineer. I enjoy supporting individuals who are looking to break into 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. In today's world of GenAI and Large Language Models, I can also guide you in creating your first GenAI powered project, and use models like GPT and Claude more effectively in your work and daily life. Looking forward to connecting and meeting!