Addison Howard
Data engineering and AI career coach
| Hourly rate range | $90 to $175 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Professionals and Engineers |
| Also coaches | Business coach |
Addison Howard coaches people who want to break into data engineering or grow their careers in it. Addison also advises on using AI and automation in data work. Addison was the first data hire at a company with $400M+ in revenue and built its data function from the ground up. That included hiring and managing a team of junior data engineers and analysts. Today Addison works as a Staff Data Engineer at a high-growth tech company.
What Addison helps with
Addison helps people learn data engineering, prepare for technical interviews, and make smart career choices. Addison also helps people decide where AI and automation add real value.
- Breaking into data engineering
- Learning the basics of data architecture
- Preparing for technical interviews
- Growing a career in data engineering
- Deciding where AI creates real value versus hype
- Automating manual processes
- Adding AI to data systems and workflows
Who Addison works with
Addison works with people who want to enter data engineering or move ahead in it. Clients include those learning the basics of data architecture and those getting ready for technical interviews. Addison also works with people thinking through automation and AI strategy.
Background and qualifications
Addison was the first data hire at a company with $400M+ in revenue. There Addison led a data modernization, moved legacy systems to modern infrastructure, and turned manual Excel reporting into automated pipelines. Addison built the data function from scratch and interviewed, hired and managed junior data engineers and analysts. Addison now works as a Staff Data Engineer at Leland, focused on automation and AI integration, and has helped several companies bring AI into their data systems.
Addison Howard pricing
Addison Howard reviews
Addison Howard has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 3 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Built a data function from scratch at a $400M+ revenue company and hired the junior data engineers and analysts on that team.
Best for aspiring data engineers who want practical help with interviews, skills and AI strategy.
Common questions
How much does Addison Howard charge?
Coaching with Addison runs $90 to $175 an hour. Message Addison from this page for an exact quote.
What does Addison Howard help with?
Addison Howard helps with breaking into data engineering, learning the basics of data architecture, preparing for technical interviews and growing a career in data engineering.
Does Addison Howard have reviews?
Addison Howard has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 3 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Can Addison help with AI and automation in data work?
Yes. Addison has helped several companies bring AI into their data systems and workflows, and guides clients on where AI adds real value.
How do I contact Addison Howard?
Send Addison a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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