Jamal Esmaily
AI Researcher at Cambridge | ML & Neuroimaging Expert
Studied at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
Works at University of Cambridge
Available Saturday at 9:00 AM UTC
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Jamal's Coaching Offerings
Custom hourly · $100/hr
Get help with Cover Letters, Data Cleaning and Preprocessing, and .
Jamal’s Data Science Qualifications
Experience level: Manager
I coach AI and applied machine learning with a focus on building reliable, interpretable models from real-world data. I’m a researcher at the University of Cambridge working on traumatic brain injury and Alzheimer’s, integrating multimodal MRI and blood biomarkers with modern ML methods. I can help you structure your problem, design strong baselines and evaluations, avoid common pitfalls (like leakage), and add interpretability and uncertainty so results hold up in practice.
Jamal can help with:
Cover Letters
Data Cleaning and Preprocessing
Statistical Analysis
Machine Learning
Networking Strategy
Predictive Modeling
Data Visualization
Data Science Strategy
Freelancing
About Jamal
I am a computational neuroscientist and AI researcher with experience in machine learning, data science, and human behavior. Over the years, I have worked across academia and applied research, building quantitative models for complex real-world problems. I now help people navigate careers in AI, research, and data science, especially those trying to move between academia and industry. My approach is practical, honest, and tailored to each person’s strengths and goals
Why do I coach?
I care about coaching because I know how challenging it is to navigate AI, data science, and research without a clear path. Much of what I learned, I taught myself through independent study and practical work, not just formal training. That experience taught me both the subject matter and the learning process behind it. I want to help others build skills, confidence, and direction more efficiently than they would alone.
Work Experience
Postdoctoral Researcher
University of Cambridge
April 2025 - Present
Education
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, System Neuroscience
2021
Focusing on Computational Models of Human Decision Making and Learning Reinforcement Learning, Data Science and +9 skills
Shahid Rajaee Teacher Training University
Master of Science - MS, Artificial Intelligence
2016
Grade: 19.4/20 I studied humans' decision making via computational and statistical models Computational Neuroscience, Applied Research and +7 skills