Alex Ilin
Career coach with 15 years in tech, including Meta and LinkedIn
| Hourly rate range | $100 to $175 an hour |
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| Works with | Professionals |
| Credentials | Career Advisor certification, IACA; MS, Physics, Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology |
Alex Ilin is a career coach who helps professionals make career decisions and find jobs they like. Alex has 15 years in tech, from small San Francisco startups to management roles at Meta and LinkedIn. Alex works as a Data Science manager at LinkedIn while coaching. Alex holds a Career Advisor certification from IACA and has worked with dozens of professionals on their career goals.
What Alex helps with
Alex helps professionals make tough career decisions and land jobs that make them happier at work.
- Making tough career decisions
- Finding a job that fits you
- Using AI in your job search
- Career paths in data science
- Getting into tech companies
Who Alex works with
Alex works with professionals who face career decisions or want a better job. Clients have gone on to get roles at well-known companies. Alex also has a data science background, so tech professionals fit well.
Background and qualifications
Alex has 15 years of experience in tech companies. That includes small San Francisco startups and management roles at Meta and LinkedIn. Alex is now a Manager of Data Science at LinkedIn, a role held since February 2022. Alex earned an MS in Physics from the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology and holds a Career Advisor certification from IACA. Dozens of professionals have worked with Alex on their career goals.
Alex Ilin pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one career coaching
- Data science coaching
- Message Alex before you start
Alex Ilin reviews
Alex Ilin has a 4.9 out of 5 rating from 10 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Alex is a working Data Science manager at LinkedIn with past management roles at Meta.
Best for tech and data science professionals who want help with career decisions and job searches.
Common questions
How much does Alex Ilin charge?
Coaching with Alex runs $100 to $175 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Alex Ilin help with?
Alex Ilin helps with making tough career decisions, finding a job that fits you, using AI in your job search and career paths in data science.
Does Alex Ilin have reviews?
Alex Ilin has a 4.9 out of 5 rating from 10 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Alex Ilin certified?
Alex Ilin lists: Career Advisor certification, IACA; MS, Physics, Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology.
Does Alex Ilin have experience at big tech companies?
Yes. Alex has held management roles at Meta and LinkedIn and has worked at small San Francisco startups.
Can I talk to Alex before starting?
Yes. You can send Alex a message before you get started.
How do I contact Alex Ilin?
Request an intro on this page. It's free, and we'll connect you with Alex and, if you want, 2 or 3 similar coaches to compare.
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