
Jake Chen
Break Into AI/ML Without Starting Over | 150+ FAANG Interviews Run

Northwestern University

Google
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About
Jake’s Break Into AI Careers Qualifications
Experience level: Manager
60+ people coached for Break Into AI Careers
Transitioning into AI/ML isn’t about starting from scratch—it’s about leveraging the unique domain context you already possess. In a market where anyone can prompt a baseline model, candidates who stand out ground AI capabilities in specialized, real-world experience. My coaching operationalizes this by pairing your existing domain depth with high-demand AI competencies. Together, we map your target trajectory, pressure-test your narrative, master real-world system design loops (including Agentic workflows and LLMOps), and align your prep with rigorous, top-tier technical evaluation standards. This approach is backed by deep industry experience as an enterprise AI/ML lead at Google Cloud, with prior technical leadership at AWS and Deloitte. Across these roles, I have conducted 150+ Data Science and technical interviews, and guided 25+ colleagues through successful promotions.
Jake can help with:
AI Agents
AI Fundamentals
Cover Letters
Interview Prep
Job Search Strategies
LinkedIn Review
Networking Strategy
Resume
Salary Negotiation
Skill Building
Work Experience

AI/ML Field CTO
January 2024 - Present
Leading Google Cloud’s AI/ML architecture and strategy for top Fintech enterprises, specializing in Agentic Commerce, process automation, and Cloud-native LLMOps.
Lead Data Scientist
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
July 2021 - December 2023
Defined AI/ML strategy for new AWS Sustainability Practice. Advised and led delivery of RL-based energy optimization projects.
Senior Data Scientist
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
November 2016 - July 2021
Led Cloud-based AI/ML projects at multiple clients including TSMC, NFL, Tyson Foods, and more.

Data Science Consultant
Deloitte
June 2015 - October 2016
Data Scientist
CME
May 2013 - June 2015
Education

Northwestern University
MS, Predictive Analytics
2012 - 2014

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
BS, Material Science and Engineering
2005 - 2009