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About
Director of Data Science at Upstart and former Data Science and ML leader at Netflix and Stitch Fix. Over 12+ years, I have hired, interviewed, and led data scientists, ML engineers, analytics professionals, and managers across high-growth technology companies. I help senior ICs and leaders with career strategy, interview preparation, leadership transitions, and building high-impact data and AI organizations. Expect direct, practical feedback grounded in real hiring and operating experience, with clear next steps after every session.
Patric also coaches for Data Science, AI & ML Engineering, and AI for Data & Analytics. View all.
Patric’s Career Coaching Qualifications
Experience level: Associate
Ready to accelerate your career? Whether you’re interviewing for a new role, learning to leverage AI effectively, pursuing a promotion, or navigating a high-stakes workplace challenge, I’ll help you focus on what matters, make decisive moves, and build a clear path forward. I coach Data Science, ML, and Analytics professionals to sharpen their positioning, increase their leadership impact, excel in interviews, and advance into more senior roles. I’m a Director of Data Science at Upstart and a former leader at Netflix and Stitch Fix. I’ve led organizations of 25+ people across diverse domains and developed talent from early-career ICs to distinguished experts and managers. I know what senior leaders and hiring managers expect, and I’ll give you the candid, practical guidance to reach the next level.
Patric can help with:
AI-Powered Job Search
Career Planning
Interview Prep
Job Search Strategies
Leadership
Resume Review
Salary Negotiation
Skill Building
Why do I coach?
I have spent the last six years mentoring Data Science and ML professionals, and the work I value most is helping people turn ambiguous career problems into concrete decisions. I coach because strong candidates often need calibration, structure, and honest feedback more than generic advice. My goal is to help each person leave with sharper judgment, a stronger story, and an actionable plan.
Work Experience
Director of Data Science and Analytics
Upstart
August 2026 - Present
Hiring Manager
Leading Data Science and Analytics across Upstart's Product, Growth, and Operations efforts.
Senior Manager, Data Science and Engineering
Netflix
2022 - 2026
Hiring Manager
Led a multidisciplinary organization of approximately 20–25 Data Scientists, ML Researchers, Analytics Engineers, and Data Engineers. Set strategy across personalization, product measurement, experimentation, causal inference, ML research, and GenAI-enabled product understanding. Hired, coached, and evaluated senior individual contributors and managers.
Senior Manager of Data Science
Stitch Fix
2016 - 2022
Hiring Manager
Led approximately 10 Data Scientists and ML Engineers working on personalization, customer lifecycle, communications, onboarding, promotions, discounts, and recommendation systems. Built teams through hiring and coaching, and owned product and ML roadmaps.
Education
The Ohio State University
Ph.D., Biomedical Engineering
Mathematical modeling and simulation
Case Western Reserve University
B.S., Biomedical Engineering
Patric also coaches for Data Science, AI & ML Engineering, and AI for Data & Analytics. View all.
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