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Expert Leadership in Data Science

Technical solutions with business impact

As a PhD-qualified Data Scientist with proven industry success, I solve complex technical challenges in search, recommendation, machine learning, and artificial intelligence that deliver measurable business value.

I combine rigorous academic research with hands-on implementation experience to deliver production-ready solutions across a range of industries.

Whether optimising search relevance, building intelligent recommendation systems, or developing custom AI applications, I focus on creating scalable solutions that drive real business outcomes.

Having led data science initiatives for major organisations and co-founded a tech start-up, I bring a unique blend of technical depth and commercial acumen to every project.

This expertise has been recognised through prestigious awards, including BCS Search Professional of the Year (2021) and an ‘Outstanding’ grade for an innovative Knowledge Transfer Partnership (2021) – ensuring you’re working with a proven leader who delivers solutions that are not just technically excellent but also aligned with your business objectives.

Specialised in Search Engines, Recommender Systems, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, Large Language Models, and Generative AI.

Stuart Mackie

Foobar Ltd

What to expect

Core benefits

Specialist expertise

Work directly with a specialist data scientist with proven industry experience. This ensures high-quality and efficient delivery of solutions tailored to your specific needs.

Flexible engagement

Choose from freelance projects, pay-as-you-go consulting, or contracting arrangements. Scale up or down based on your requirements without long-term commitments.

Dedicated attention

As an independent consultant, I maintain a limited client base to ensure each project receives the dedicated attention it deserves.

Pragmatic innovation

I combine technical knowledge with practical experience gained across start-ups, universities, and established businesses. This approach delivers innovative solutions that are aligned with your business objectives.

Why choose Foobar Ltd?

A commitment to excellence and results

As an award-winning Data Scientist I bring a unique combination of academic rigour and commercial acumen to every project. With extensive experience in developing and deploying production-ready solutions for major organisations and tech start-ups, I specialise in helping businesses solve their most challenging problems in search, recommendation, and AI.

Client Focus

Placing client success at the heart of my solutions by tailoring my approach to your requirements.

Technical Excellence

PhD-level expertise and industry-proven implementations that deliver business results.

Innovation Culture

Continuously advancing to provide cutting-edge solutions in Search, RecSys, NLP, ML & AI.