$450 / month
Regular calls, per agreement
Unlimited Q&A via chat
Expect responses in 24 hours or less
Hands-on support
One-off sessions with Richard
One-off sessions are a great option if you’re looking for specific advice on a certain topic.
If you're looking for a mentor, and you're just not sure about how this all works – this one is for you. In a casual, informal introductory call, a mentor will introduce themselves, show you around the platform, explain how our mentorships work, and explain …
Having a good resume on hand when going on the job hunt is crucial, and will make your search a lot easier. Even if you're not looking for a new position right now, having an up-to-date CV that sells your experience to future potential employers …
Looking to learn a new skill? The vast amount of resources on any topic on the internet can feel overwhelming at times. A mentor can give you an overview of worthwhile content, and work with you to create a study plan. For this session, it …
Not sure about your newest design? Not sure if your code is as good as it can be? Portfolio site looking a bit, meh? In this session, a mentor will sit down with you, and give you some inputs to make your work better, be …
Sometimes, a strategy is needed to accomplish a future career change, or simply to get further in your current position. Should you go back to school? Look for a new job? Learn a new set of skills by yourself? Become a freelancer? One of our …
Some big interviews coming up? In this 1-hour session, a mentor with hiring experience will act as a technical interviewer and ask you some standard hiring questions that you might hear in one of your future interview too, and will evaluate your replies. As a …
Whatever doesn't fit the mold: Get a full hour with a mentor to discuss your needs. Be it help with coding something, creating a software architecture, deciding on a strategy for your business or working in pairs. If you don't know whether what you want …
Richard Ball is a seasoned data scientist based in Cape Town, South Africa, currently serving as Principal Data Scientist at Kinetic. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from North-West University, where his research focused on the development of a machine learning-based framework for anomaly detection. Prior to this, he earned an MPhil in Engineering Management from the University of Cape Town.
Richard is highly skilled in Machine Learning, Data Science, and Python. He has contributed to significant projects and publications, particularly in the application of fraud detection, as well as the use of self-organising maps, deep neural networks, and network analysis for anomaly detection. He has also been recognized as an effective mentor and manager by his peers, with mentorship being a core component of his skillset.
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5 out of 5 stars
Although I wasn't able to find the time to follow up on all the conversations I had with Richard, I did find that he provided very clear and honest feedback. I hope to continue again in the future when I am able to find the time.
5 out of 5 stars
As already explained in my message to Richard, I came to realize that direct interaction via calls are crucial for me.
5 out of 5 stars
It was good and really helpful but as my project ends I don't think I'll need it any longer
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We will send you a quick email if Richard has new open spots for mentorship, and only in that case!
