Francis Maduakor
AI career and technical coach for students and professionals
| Hourly rate range | $90 to $175 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Career changeInterview coachingResume and LinkedInTech careersPromotions and advancementNew grads and studentsTech and engineering leadersLeadership development |
| Works with | Students and Professionals |
| Also coaches | Executive coach |
Francis Maduakor coaches students and professionals who want to break into generative AI, build agentic systems, and move into senior AI or product leadership roles. He is the former CTO of Align Group, where he led global payroll and payments infrastructure across 20+ countries with partners like Citibank and HSBC. His work spans AI, finance, healthcare and data infrastructure. He grew up in Nigeria, worked in Singapore, and now lives in the U.S.
What Francis helps with
Francis works on both the technical and career sides of AI. Clients bring him code, architecture and prototypes, along with resumes, interviews and leadership goals.
- Breaking into generative AI
- Building production-grade agentic systems
- Taking an AI prototype into production
- LLM architecture and agentic workflows
- AI product strategy
- Code reviews
- Interview prep
- Growing into senior AI or product leadership roles
Who Francis works with
Francis works with students and working professionals who want to enter the AI field or move up in it. Some are building AI systems and need help getting them into production. Others want to grow into senior AI or product leadership roles.
How Francis works
Francis keeps sessions hands-on. Clients work on real material such as LLM architecture, agentic workflows, code reviews and interview prep. Each session ends with a concrete next step. Clients leave with clearer architecture, stronger code, a sharper career narrative and a better resume.
Background and qualifications
Francis Maduakor is the former CTO of Align Group. There he led global payroll and payments infrastructure across 20+ countries, in partnership with institutions like Citibank and HSBC. He has built at the intersection of AI, finance, healthcare, data infrastructure and high-stakes operations. His AI and data science work has been recognized by groups including the World Bank, Harvard research teams and WHO-linked programs. He grew up in Nigeria, lived and worked in Singapore, and immigrated to the U.S.
Francis Maduakor pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one coaching sessions
- Code reviews
- Interview prep
Francis Maduakor reviews
Francis Maduakor has a 4.5 out of 5 rating from 2 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
He is a former CTO who coaches both the hands-on AI engineering and the career moves that come with it.
Best for students and professionals who want to break into AI or take an AI prototype into production.
Common questions
How much does Francis Maduakor charge?
Coaching with Francis runs $90 to $175 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Francis Maduakor help with?
Francis Maduakor helps with breaking into generative AI, building production-grade agentic systems, taking an AI prototype into production and lLM architecture and agentic workflows.
Does Francis Maduakor have reviews?
Francis Maduakor has a 4.5 out of 5 rating from 2 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Does Francis help with technical AI work as well as careers?
Yes. He coaches on LLM architecture, agentic workflows, code reviews and taking AI prototypes into production. He also covers interview prep, resumes and leadership growth.
Can Francis help someone move into AI leadership?
Yes. He helps clients grow into senior AI or product leadership roles. He draws on his experience as a former CTO.
How do I contact Francis Maduakor?
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