Matthew Grundy

Warning: This mentor is excellent value and actually cares about your career. Side effects include accelerated learning, rapid career progression, and breaking into the industry.

Hello there!!!

I am Matthew, and I am currently a Data Scientist for Woolworths with a focus on ML/AI applications. Previously, I have worked for a variety of clients as a marketing data scientist and before that as a data analyst at a Big 4 consultancy.

My current role focuses on developing generative AI and traditional ML applications to improve operational efficiency. As such, I have developed a skill set heavily focused on Python alongside agentic frameworks and ML packages. In previous roles, my responsibilities spanned a broader scope, from data engineering to insights generation.

As a mentor, I offer a blend of technical expertise and knowledge of soft skills required to succeed in the data field. This approach ensures you have the technical foundations to get through the door and the communication skills to excel once you are in there.

Key Expertise

Technical Skills:

• Analytics Engineering: Airflow, BigQuery, Databricks, Snowflake
• Software Engineering: SQL, Python, R, Git
• Data Analysis: Descriptive statistics, Statistical modeling, A/B testing
• Data Visualisation: Looker, Tableau, PowerBI
• Business Intelligence: Dashboard development, data visualization, KPI frameworks
• Predictive Modelling: Propensity Modelling, LTV modeling, Lead scoring, Media-mix modelling
• Artifical Intelligence: Generative AI, Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) Systems, Agentic AI

Mentoring Approach

My approach to mentoring is focused on your objectives and providing you with the tools to succeed. Each session, will be geared to your individual needs and give you clear actions to develop your skills, technical or otherwise. Resources I leverage focus on application with a mix of tailored exercises, case studies and feedback.

Areas of Focus

Here are just some of the sessions I am currently running:

• Breaking into data - Building a personal strategy & roadmap to get you into your dream role
• Portfolio development - Identifying projects to make you standout
• Resume review & feedback - Creating the perfect resume for you
• Interview prep (+ mock interview) - Giving you a feel for the real thing
• Early career coaching - Advice from someone whose been there and done that
• Problem troubleshooting - Bounce ideas off me to help solve a problem

Try Before You Commit!

Not sure if I am the right mentor for you? Book a FREE 30-minute introductory session to explore how I can help you grow before making a commitment.

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