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About
I came to the United States as an immigrant on an F-1 visa without a clear roadmap. Over time, I built a career working with companies like Apple, NVIDIA, and Tesla, earned degrees from Carnegie Mellon University, and am currently completing my Master’s at Harvard Kennedy School. I also successfully navigated the U.S. immigration system and received an EB-2 National Interest Waiver (green card) based on my work in technology and entrepreneurship. Because of that journey, I understand the unique challenges international professionals face when trying to build a career in the U.S. My coaching focuses on helping immigrants and international students break into elite tech companies, craft powerful professional narratives, and position themselves for long-term immigration success, including strategies around sponsorship, career positioning, and entrepreneurship pathways. In addition to my work in industry, I’m the founder of Demystifyd, a platform dedicated to helping international professionals access better career opportunities and navigate the complexities of building a life and career in the United States. If you're an ambitious international professional looking to break into top tech companies and build a long-term future in the U.S., I’d be excited to work with you. Learn more about my work: https://davidajoku.com/
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David’s Career Coaching Qualifications
Coaches professionally
Experience level: Executive
100+ Career Coaching clients
David has helped clients get into these companies:
I came to the U.S. on an F-1 visa with one suitcase and no roadmap. Years later, I'd shipped on the iPhone 15 launch at Apple, worked on AI GPU infrastructure at NVIDIA, built statistical models for Tesla's drive units that drove $100M+ in cost savings, and the U.S. government awarded me an EB-2 National Interest Waiver green card for my work in AI and entrepreneurship. I earned two master's degrees from Carnegie Mellon University and I'm now finishing my MPA at Harvard Kennedy School, concentrating in AI & Technology. Across all of this, I've been a builder in AI — not a passenger. I worked on AI infrastructure at NVIDIA, AI products at Apple, founded two AI companies (Aware.ai and Demystifyd), and used AI-native marketing to drive 72 million organic views for Aware.ai. When I coach you, I'm not bringing a generic playbook. I'm bringing how this stuff actually gets built and how it'll shape careers over the next decade. I coach one kind of client: ambitious international students and immigrants navigating the F-1 → H-1B → green card career arc into elite tech, top graduate programs, and AI-era careers. I'm not an immigration attorney. I'm the strategist who's actually walked this — through three of the most scrutinized companies on the planet, two top graduate schools, and a green card most international professionals consider unreachable. I help clients make career decisions that keep every visa door open, build narratives that win at top MBA/MPA/MS programs, and position themselves for sponsoring tech roles before the visa cliff arrives. The current immigration climate makes this harder than it's been in years. That's exactly why this work matters now. I'm also the founder of Demystifyd, a career platform serving 2,000+ international students across 38 countries — the scaled version of this mission. My coaching is the high-touch tier, where I personally work with a small number of clients per cohort on the highest-stakes parts of their journey. I don't take everyone. I work with people who are serious about their U.S. future, willing to do the hard introspection, and aiming high. If that's you, I'll be happy to hear your story and see where I can help.
David can help with:
AI-Powered Job Search
Career Planning
Cover Letters
Freelancing
General Exploration
Interview Prep
Job Search Strategies
Leadership
Networking Strategy
Personal Branding
Professional Networking
Resume Review
Salary Negotiation
Skill Building
Why do I coach?
I coach because I remember how difficult it was to navigate my career in the United States as an immigrant. When I first arrived, there was no playbook for how to break into top tech companies, build the right network, or understand how career decisions could affect long-term immigration opportunities. Much of what I learned came through trial and error, mentorship from generous people along the way, and a lot of persistence. That journey eventually led me to opportunities with companies like Apple, NVIDIA, and Tesla, as well as degrees from Carnegie Mellon and Harvard. But I know how overwhelming the process can feel when you're trying to figure it all out on your own. I coach because I want to shorten that learning curve for others. If I can help someone avoid years of confusion, make smarter strategic career moves, and build a stable future in the United States, that’s incredibly meaningful to me. Watching someone gain clarity, confidence, and access to opportunities they didn’t think were possible is one of the most rewarding parts of the work.
Work Experience
Venture Advisor
Oneday
2025 - 2026
Advised founders on AI product strategy, go-to-market, and fundraising strategies.
Head of Product Strategy - AI and Blockchain
Kava Labs
2024 - 2025
Owned strategic vision and roadmap for 3 next-generation blockchain products targeting a combined $10B+ market opportunity.
Founder, Chief Product Officer
Demystifyd
2023 - Present
Hiring Manager
AI-powered career platform for international students serving 2,000+ users across 38 countries and 16 universities. Built and shipped from zero. Learn more: www.demystifyd.com
Senior Engineering Program Manager, iPhone
Apple
2022 - 2023
Led the iPhone 15 engineering program @ Apple
Founder, CEO
Aware.AI
2022 - Present
Hiring Manager
AI maternal health platform inspired by my mom. Shipped mobile apps on the App Store and Google Play. Drove 70M+ organic views and 100x follower growth through AI-native marketing strategy. Recognized by the U.S. government and awarded an EB-2 National Interest Waiver green card for this work. Learn more: https://www.getaware.ai/for-partners
Product Engineer - Deep Learning GPUs & AI Superchips
NVIDIA
2021 - 2021
Worked on NVDIA Grace chips, and NVIDIA GPUs. Speaker at GTC 2022
Product Engineer - Drive System (Model S/X/Y)
Tesla
2019 - 2020
Worked on Tesla model 3, model X, and model S.
Chief Engineer - Global Actuators
CTS Corporation
2017 - 2019
Led the end-to-end development of the $0.25 Billion Smart VGT Actuator product from concept to launch, managing a global team of 40+
David was also given offers to work at
Meta
Amazon
Education
Harvard University
Masters, Technology & AI Policy
2025 - 2027
In progress
Carnegie Mellon University
Masters, Engineering & Technology Management
Distinguished Alumni | Tartan on the Rise: https://www.cmu.edu/engage/events/tartans-on-the-rise/2026/david-ajoku
Carnegie Mellon University
Masters, Mechanical Engineering
Licensed U.S. Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Mechanical Engineering Top graduating student: https://www.cmu.edu/news/stories/archives/2020/december/agma-award.html
Western Michigan University
Bachelors, Aerospace Engineering
Top graduating student in class.
Sichuan University
Study Abroad, Manufacturing Technology
International immersion that informed my early thinking about cross-cultural product development and global supply chains.
David was also personally admitted to
Tuck School of Business
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