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

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.

Search Professional of the Year (2021).
Stuart Mackie
Chartered Institute for IT (BCS)
Information Retrieval Specialist Group (IRSG)
KTP Certificate of Excellence (2021).
Stuart Mackie
Innovate UK
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships

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

Daily Rate

Dedicated focus for complex data science projects

£400

1 Hour Micro Consulting

Perfect for specific technical questions and focused problem-solving

£32

2 Hours Micro Consulting

Ideal for complex technical challenges and in-depth discussions

£64

Remote Contracting

Full-service data science delivery UK-wide

£500 per day

On-Site Contracting

Direct collaboration in Glasgow and Edinburgh

£600 per day

Let's work together

Get in touch to discuss your project

Freelance | Consulting | Contracting

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

Getting started is straightforward:

Freelance: I am available to hire via the Malt, YunoJuno, and Gigged.AI freelancer platforms.

Consulting: Schedule a 1-hour or 2-hour consulting session via Calendly.

Contracting: Let’s jump on a quick call and have a chat about contracting services.

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.