Recommendation Letters
I provide recommendation letters for individuals I have worked with as colleagues, students, or collaborators. If you’ve worked with me at Stripe, Tesla, in agricultural technology projects, or as a student in my classes, I’m happy to support your next career step.
Requesting a Recommendation Letter
I’m happy to provide recommendation letters for individuals I have worked with directly, whether as colleagues, students in my classes, or collaborators on projects. A strong recommendation letter requires that I know your work well and can speak credibly to your skills and accomplishments.
Who I Can Write For
I can provide meaningful recommendations for:
- Former colleagues at Stripe, Tesla, or agricultural technology ventures
- Students who have taken my classes or participated in my teaching programs
- Collaborators on data engineering, agricultural technology, or research projects
- Team members from my agricultural demonstration plots and field trials
My Areas of Expertise
I can speak most credibly to work involving:
- Data engineering and pipeline development (Python, SQL, PySpark, Kafka, Airflow)
- Cloud platforms and infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Docker, Kubernetes)
- Agricultural technology and IoT systems
- Data analytics and visualization
- Technical leadership and mentorship
What I Need From You
To write a strong letter, please provide:
- Your current resume/CV
- The opportunity details (position description, program requirements, submission deadline)
- Our connection: How we worked together and the timeframe
- Specific projects or accomplishments you’d like me to highlight
- Draft talking points (optional but helpful) - key strengths or experiences you want emphasized
Timeline
Please request letters at least 3-4 weeks before the deadline. This ensures I have adequate time to write a thoughtful, detailed recommendation.
How to Request
Send your request to: [email protected]
Include “Recommendation Letter Request” in the subject line and provide all the information listed above.
I look forward to supporting talented individuals in their next steps!