Chris Esposo
AI and data science coach for career and grad school paths
| Hourly rate range | $90 to $175 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Professionals and Students |
| Also coaches | Admissions consultant and Business coach |
Chris Esposo coaches people who want to break into data science and AI, prepare for graduate school, or turn a nontraditional background into a clear story. Chris is a Principal level data scientist and applied AI researcher with 13 years of industry experience. Chris has worked on national political campaigns and at IBM and Nielsen. Chris also co-authored an ICML paper on LLM reasoning. Chris has mentored and taught at bootcamps for years.
What Chris helps with
Chris helps clients clarify their goals and sharpen their story. Chris works with people at career and academic turning points.
- Breaking into data science or AI
- Preparing for graduate school
- Exploring AI, ML and data science projects at the enterprise level
- Turning a nontraditional background into a strong narrative
- Clarifying career and academic goals
- Navigating competitive academic and professional paths
Who Chris works with
Chris works with people breaking into data science or AI, students preparing for graduate school, and professionals with nontraditional backgrounds. Chris also helps those exploring AI, ML and data science projects at the enterprise level.
Background and qualifications
Chris is a Principal level data scientist and applied AI researcher with 13 years of industry experience across data science, strategy, analytics and applied research. Chris worked on U.S. national-level political campaigns and held roles at IBM and Nielsen. Chris built early machine learning pipelines for brand-level consumer forecasts at firms like the Coca Cola Company. Chris co-authored an ICML paper on LLM reasoning and now researches AI, formal reasoning, AI4Humanities and AI4Science. Chris returned to graduate school after years in the workforce. Chris has also mentored and taught at bootcamps.
Chris Esposo pricing
Chris Esposo reviews
Chris Esposo has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 18 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
A Principal level data scientist and AI researcher who co-authored an ICML paper on LLM reasoning and has taught at bootcamps.
Best for people breaking into data science or AI, or heading to graduate school, who need to explain a nontraditional background.
Common questions
How much does Chris Esposo charge?
Coaching with Chris runs $90 to $175 an hour. Message Chris from this page for an exact quote.
What does Chris Esposo help with?
Chris Esposo helps with breaking into data science or AI, preparing for graduate school, exploring AI, ML and data science projects at the enterprise level and turning a nontraditional background into a strong narrative.
Does Chris Esposo have reviews?
Chris Esposo has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 18 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Does Chris Esposo help with graduate school preparation?
Yes. Chris helps clients prepare for graduate school and navigate competitive academic paths.
Can Chris help someone with a nontraditional background?
Yes. Chris helps clients translate a nontraditional background into a clear, strong narrative. Chris's own career moved across industries and included a return to graduate school.
How do I contact Chris Esposo?
Send Chris a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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