I charge two rates: one rate for my DS and SDE projects and another, higher rate for my MLE work. MLE's higher rate emanates from the work's inherent difficulty and large, uncertain epistimological foundation: I typically spend dozens of hours in R performing exploratory data analysis before I even begin the longer process of selecting a hypothesis space and architecting the neural network or other underlying framework. Finally, I begin the mathematically-intensive implementation and optimization process, tuning hyperparameters and adjusting the architecture to bring it into accord with the business requirements. While I love this work, it is mentally draining, and I reflect this in the higher rate: I am also cognizant of the highly specialized nature of this work and the dearth of individuals who possess the requisite skill set.
        The list below contains both my DS/SDE and MLE hourly rates. While I am amenable to flexible arrangements—e.g., equity—and am capable of running my own financial estimations on any non-traditional payment to obtain a net present (estimated) value, I will not deviate from these hourly rates and will not respond to any lower offers: do not waste my time or yours. While these rates may seem high, they reflect both the exceptional quality of my work and the opportunity costs I incur in accepting any projects. I am an ardent proponent of two phrases: "Know your own worth," and "You get what you pay for." I am fully aware of my worth, and my pricing reflects my services' outstanding quality.