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Experienced AI/ML Tutor w/ 15+ Years in Industry
Blake A.

32 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

Hourly Rate: $125
Response time: 2 hours
Blake A.'s Photo

Experienced AI/ML Tutor w/ 15+ Years in Industry
Experienced AI/ML Tutor w/ 15+ Years in Industry
Blake A.

32 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

32 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

About Blake


Bio

Hello, my name is Blake and I am an expert in machine learning, natural language processing, and graphical neural networks. I have over 15 years of experience in various fields, including finance, behavioral science, applied statistics, and physics. In addition to my expertise in these areas, I also have strong software development experience, particularly with full stack applications.

With a M.S. in Data Science from NYU, and a B.S. in Applied Physics from Columbia, I have a strong...

Hello, my name is Blake and I am an expert in machine learning, natural language processing, and graphical neural networks. I have over 15 years of experience in various fields, including finance, behavioral science, applied statistics, and physics. In addition to my expertise in these areas, I also have strong software development experience, particularly with full stack applications.

With a M.S. in Data Science from NYU, and a B.S. in Applied Physics from Columbia, I have a strong background in both theoretical and practical aspects of data science and machine learning. Throughout my career, I have worked on a wide range of projects involving the analysis of large datasets, the development of machine learning models, and the deployment of those models in real-world applications. I have also mentored and trained numerous professionals in these fields, helping them to build their skills and advance their careers.

I have mentored professionals and tutored students one on one for 5+ years, with a collaborative approach to defining and achieving specific goals. I prefer hands-on, real-world projects and exercises that teach the subject matter as well as prove competency. I am most comfortable with high-school, college, and adult students looking to gain specialized skills.

Whether you are just starting out in data science and machine learning or are looking to expand your knowledge and skills in these areas, I am confident that I can help you achieve your goals. My extensive experience and subject matter expertise, combined with my passion for teaching, make me the perfect tutor for anyone looking to excel in these fields.

Let's work together to unlock the full potential of your data and build your skills as a machine learning expert!


Education

Columbia University
Applied Physics
New York University
Masters

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $125
  • Rate details: I will charge 50% of the scheduled lesson amount if you cancel within 24 hours notice. I will only work short notice / weekends / off hours for new students at my “in-person” rates.
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required
  • No background check

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Computer

Computer Science,

Computer Science

While working as a technical co-founder at Resilient AI, I led the development of a mobile application for real-time, guided physical therapy. I designed the database schema and implemented the core functionality using Python and the iOS CoreML SDK. I also collaborated with the design team to define the user experience and iteratively improved the product based on user feedback. In my role at Bridgewater Associates, I contributed to the development of a cloud-based software platform for managing and analyzing complex decision algorithms and logic. I implemented features using Python and the Plotly Dash web framework, and assisted with deployment and testing on Kubernetes and Amazon Web Services (AWS) infrastructure.
Data Science,

Data Science

As a data scientist at Apres, I led a project to analyze and predict customer churn using machine learning algorithms. I cleaned and preprocessed the data, trained and optimized multiple models using cross-validation, and ultimately selected a gradient boosting model that achieved a precision of 0.85. While working on a natural language processing task at Bridgewater Associates, I utilized word embedding techniques and built a bidirectional LSTM model to classify feedback as positive or negative. The model achieved an F1 score of 0.93 on the test set, outperforming the previous baseline by 10%. In my role at Apres, I developed a recommendation system for a large e-commerce platform using collaborative filtering. I implemented the system using the singular value decomposition (SVD) algorithm and conducted offline evaluations to compare the performance of different model configurations. The final model provided personalized recommendations to users with an average click-through rate (CTR) increase of 20%. As the CTO at Resilient AI, I implemented a computer vision model for pose estimation for physical therapy. I assisted in data annotation and model training using transfer learning and deployed a real-time text to speech platform for exercise feedback.
Python

Python

Practiced software engineering in Python (and other related tools) with the end goal of solving complex data science problems for the last 10+ years. Recognized by elite companies as being highly skilled in these areas. Feel free to look me up on LinkedIn or GitHub for more info.

Corporate Training

Statistics

Statistics

I studied frequentist and Bayesian statistics during my Masters at NYU and utilize probability and statistics daily to solve problems professionally.

Homeschool

Statistics

Statistics

I studied frequentist and Bayesian statistics during my Masters at NYU and utilize probability and statistics daily to solve problems professionally.

Math

Probability,

Probability

I studied frequentist and Bayesian statistics during my Masters at NYU and utilize probability and statistics daily to solve problems professionally.
Statistics

Statistics

I studied frequentist and Bayesian statistics during my Masters at NYU and utilize probability and statistics daily to solve problems professionally.

Most Popular

Statistics

Statistics

I studied frequentist and Bayesian statistics during my Masters at NYU and utilize probability and statistics daily to solve problems professionally.

Summer

Statistics

Statistics

I studied frequentist and Bayesian statistics during my Masters at NYU and utilize probability and statistics daily to solve problems professionally.

Ratings and Reviews


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Reviews

Very Professional

Blake was very professional and worked with me on Naive Classifier problem till the time it was completed. He went out of normal working hours and made sure we finish the problem within the time. I would strongly recommend him.

Fnu, 3 lessons with Blake

Excellent tutor

Blake showed me how to organize my python project, and to do so just using without hopping from tool to tool but working just within vscode. He covered some best practices in code development, and I look forward to having him as my tutor as I try to master data science development in python. I particularly appreciated his being sensitive to making every minute count and be effective.

Bijan, 2 lessons with Blake

Best Tutor

Blake was a great tutor. He helped me work through a complex python problem and we did a great job of walking through the steps to make sure I understand why we were doing what we were doing. His solution was perfect and he answered all of my questions I had in a very easy to understand way. I recommend him to anyone

Chris, 5 lessons with Blake
Hourly Rate: $125
Response time: 2 hours
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