Freelance Data Science Mentor & Delivery Coach

MR DIY International; Selangor; On-site; MYR 138,000 - 276,000; Part time

Job summary

MR DIY International is seeking an experienced Freelance Data Science Consultant to coach junior data scientists in AI, ML, and analytics best practices. You will review projects, provide mentorship, and monitor progress to ensure on-time delivery of machine learning initiatives.

Key duties include coaching on predictive modeling, data visualization, and model deployment, partnering with engineering, product, and business teams, and documenting methodologies for stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or related field.
• Proven experience in data science, analytics, ML, or related consulting role.
• Strong proficiency in Python and/or R.
• Experience with SQL and relational databases.
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Looker, or Python visualization libraries.
• Ability to independently manage projects from problem definition through delivery.
• Experience presenting technical findings and business recommendations to clients or senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Coaching and mentorship for junior data scientists as they develop AI, predictive ML models, forecasting and statistical models, and interactive dashboards.
• Provide consultation on data science, AI, and ML strategies, analytics methodologies, and best practices.
• Reviewing projects and tasks undertaken by junior data scientists.
• Monitoring progress to ensure on-time go-live of projects.
• Document methodologies, assumptions, models, and key findings; present findings to HOD and team lead.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, business, and other teams as required.

Skills

Data science coaching

Mentorship

Python

R

SQL

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Data Science/Statistics/CS/Mathematics/Engineering

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Looker

Python

R

SQL

Job description

MR DIY International is seeking an experienced Freelance Data Science Consultant to coach junior data scientists in AI, ML, and analytics best practices. You will review projects, provide mentorship, and monitor progress to ensure on-time delivery of machine learning initiatives.

Key duties include coaching on predictive modeling, data visualization, and model deployment, partnering with engineering, product, and business teams, and documenting methodologies for stakeholders.