Suiyao Chen
AI and ML career coach for data scientists and MLEs
| Hourly rate range | $75 to $150 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Engineers and Professionals |
| Also coaches | Business coach |
| Sessions | Online |
| Practice | TalentMe |
Suiyao Chen is an AI and machine learning career coach. He helps data scientists and machine learning engineers with Generative AI, system design interviews, and the move from research to production engineering. He is an Applied Scientist with 7 years in tech. He leads a team that built a RAG-based brand detection system. He also created TalentMe, an AI-based coaching tool that turns mock interviews into measurable progress.
What Suiyao helps with
Suiyao works with technical professionals on Generative AI skills and interview readiness. He also helps people move from research work into production engineering.
- Mastering Generative AI
- Acing system design interviews
- Moving from research to production-grade engineering
- Finding gaps in interview preparation
- Turning mock interviews into measurable progress
Who Suiyao works with
Suiyao coaches data scientists and machine learning engineers. His clients are technical professionals who want to grow in Generative AI, prepare for system design interviews, or shift from research roles into production engineering.
How Suiyao works
Suiyao built TalentMe, a coaching tool with a personal AI agent for each client. The agent identifies gaps in the client's skills. It creates focused preparation briefs. It also turns each mock interview into measurable progress. Clients can message Suiyao before they start working together.
Background and qualifications
Suiyao is an Applied Scientist with 7 years in the tech industry, building AI and ML applications. Since November 2024 he has led a team of scientists and MLEs on a RAG-based brand detection system with LLM fine-tuning. Before that he designed a 1B-parameter Transformer foundation model for fraud detection and built abuse risk detection models. He worked as a Data Scientist, and earlier as a Senior Data Scientist at IBM on offering and marketing analytics using NLP.
Suiyao Chen pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one coaching
- AI-powered mock interview preparation through TalentMe
- Pre-session chat with the coach
Suiyao Chen reviews
Suiyao Chen has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 1 review on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
He is a working Applied Scientist who built his own AI agent tool that turns mock interviews into measurable progress.
Best for data scientists and MLEs preparing for system design interviews or moving from research to production engineering.
Common questions
How much does Suiyao Chen charge?
Coaching with Suiyao runs $75 to $150 an hour. Message Suiyao from this page for an exact quote.
What does Suiyao Chen help with?
Suiyao Chen helps with mastering Generative AI, acing system design interviews, moving from research to production-grade engineering and finding gaps in interview preparation.
Does Suiyao Chen coach online?
Sessions are online.
Does Suiyao Chen have reviews?
Suiyao Chen has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 1 review on Leland, as of September 2026.
Does Suiyao Chen coach on system design interviews?
Yes. He coaches data scientists and MLEs to succeed in system design interviews. He also covers Generative AI and the move from research to production engineering.
How do I contact Suiyao Chen?
Send Suiyao a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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