Avery Li🇺🇸

Head of Data at Taskrabbit

About Avery Li

Head of Data at Taskrabbit

Hi there! I'm excited to connect and share my passion for Data Science and AI with you.

I have 12+ years of experience spanning Finance and Tech, built on a foundation in Mathematics and Statistics. Currently, I'm Head of Data at Taskrabbit, where I lead machine learning engineering, data engineering, analytics engineering, and data science. Previously, I was Head of Data for the AI org at Asana, and held management roles at Twitter and Glassdoor.

Outside my corporate role, I run an AI-driven education venture for kids - a project close to my heart, focused on building curiosity and technical literacy in the next generation.

I also took a deliberate gap year to reset from burnout - an experience that shapes how I coach others navigating the same thing. Whether you're navigating the IC-to-manager transition, managing burnout, working through organizational challenges, pivoting careers, or leveling up in Data Science, AI, or No/Low-Code tools, I'd love to help you think it through.

Expertise

Data ScienceAIProductData AnalysisData ScientistAI/ML EngineeringCommunicationProblem-solvingOrganisation skillsStakeholder managementLeadershipAdvanced data analytics

Sessions with Avery Li

Mentorship Session (25 min): Mentorship session

What mentees say

“Avery generously volunteered her time, and our 30 minutes were as practical and strategic as they could be. Before advising, she took time to understand my background and my pivot into data science. Her insights on how AI is changing hiring, and why employers now value problem-framing over coding alone, were especially useful. Her empathy stood out most.”
Yashin Lin, Technical Manager at Management Systems International

“Avery is an exceptional mentor who provided invaluable insights into my career goals and the changing industry landscape. Her amazing communication and subject knowledge made our discussion both engaging and enlightening. I highly recommend booking a session with her!”
Aryayeshu Singh, Student at Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati

“Avery is an exceptional mentor who provided me with invaluable insights not only about my career but also about life. Her holistic approach to balancing work and personal happiness was inspiring. She communicated effectively and showcased amazing subject knowledge, which helped me navigate my self-doubt. My overall experience was outstanding,”
Beverly Wang, Senior Product Designer at Veritas Technologies, UMich-Ann Arbor