Freelance | Consulting | Contracting
Solve challenging data science problems
Specialised in Search Engines, Recommender Systems, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, Large Language Models, and Generative AI.

Stuart Mackie
PhD-qualified
industry-experienced
data scientist
I’m available for freelance, consulting, and contracting work – particularly for interesting and challenging data science problems related to search engines and machine learning.
My approach combines rigorous academic research with practical industry know-how to deliver scalable, production-ready business solutions.
Services
Blend strategy, technology and analytics into project deliverables
Freelance
Get actionable business solutions by outsourcing project work to an expert data scientist.
Consulting
Tap into expert data science advice via an innovative pay-as-you-go micro consulting service.
Contracting
Hire an expert data scientist for your team – available on-site in Glasgow, hybrid in Edinburgh, or remote UK-wide.
Award-winning Data Scientist
Stuart Mackie
Named Search Professional of the Year at the BCS Search Industry Awards 2021, and received the prestigious Certificate of Excellence with ‘Outstanding’ rating from Innovate UK’s Knowledge Transfer Partnerships program in 2021.


Freelance | Consulting | Contracting
Rates & Fees
Whether you’re tackling a specific technical challenge, seeking strategic guidance, or building long-term capabilities, I offer three flexible ways to access PhD-qualified data science expertise – priced to match your project’s scope and complexity.
Hourly Rate
Flexible engagement for targeted data science tasks
£50
- Book me via Malt, YunoJuno or Gigged.AI
- Perfect for specific technical tasks
- No minimum commitment required
1 Hour Micro Consulting
Perfect for specific technical questions and focused problem-solving
£32
- Rapid solutions for urgent data science challenges
- Expert validation of your technical approach
- Focused code and algorithm reviews
- Specialised advice on Search, RecSys, NLP, ML & AI
2 Hours Micro Consulting
Ideal for complex technical challenges and in-depth discussions
£64
- Comprehensive technical strategy sessions
- In-depth architecture and design reviews
- Multi-faceted problem-solving and planning
- Strategic technology evaluation and guidance
Remote Contracting
Full-service data science delivery UK-wide
£500 per day
- Integrate with your UK-based team
- Virtual collaboration via your tools
- Daily stand-ups and digital handovers
- Enquire now for UK-wide availability
On-Site Contracting
Direct collaboration in Glasgow and Edinburgh
£600 per day
- Direct presence in your Central Scotland office
- Face-to-face team collaboration
- Immediate in-person meetings
- Enquire now for Central Scotland projects
Freelance | Consulting | Contracting
Frequently Asked Questions
What Data Science services do you offer?
I provide three flexible engagement options to suit your needs:
Freelance Project Work: Need a specific data science problem solved fast? Expand your data science capabilities without long-term commitments. Get actionable insights and tangible solutions based on your unique requirements.
Pay-As-You-Go Consulting: Whether you need quick help with a specific problem, assistance with technology evaluation or algorithm selection, validate research for a new project, get a fresh perspective for code reviews, or need drop-in assistance with agile data science ceremonies – I’m here to assist you.
Data Science Contracting: Need to hit a tight deadline or launch a new data initiative? Boost your in-house capabilities with an expert data scientist. I’ll integrate seamlessly with your team and provide hands-on data science expertise at your Central Scotland premises – or work remotely UK-wide.
How can we start working together?
What are your business details?
Foobar Ltd is a Data Science freelance, consulting, and contracting business operated by Stuart Mackie as a personal service company (PSC).
Foobar Ltd is a company registered in Scotland with Company Number SC805802 – Clyde Offices, 2nd Floor, 48 West George Street, Glasgow, G2 1BP.
Foobar Ltd is fully insured with professional indemnity (1 million), and public and product liability (2 million) arranged through Hiscox.