Profile Review New 2025: Exceptional Talent

Hi
I am planning to submit my profile for Exceptional Talent, please help me review the evidence and let me know if something is missing or if it merits the application: Application for Data science applications in ad tech specialization
Letters of Recommendation:

  1. LOR from manager - Director at FAANG company in NYC, with overview on developing unique methodology to mine insights, bringing in XX$ revenue to firm
  2. LOR from manager- different country FAANG, executive position - showcasing unique projects and work streams that had significant revenue impact at firm, with emphasis on specialization in digital ad tech
  3. LOR from Director, current firm in London- showcasing my project, my data methodology development that has had multi-million £ impact on firm pipeline, highlighting my unique contributions

Resume: 2 pager highlighting a decade long experience in ad tech, awards won, courses and education done

Evidence:
MC.E1: Compensation letter: Showed compensation letters over last 5 years showcasing how the earnings have been higher than the benchmark in my field across LON, NYC and prior location
MC.E2: Performance-linked bonuses and rewards within firms showcasing how I have been a digital leader for implementing new technology at various firms
MC.E3: Thought Leadership at previous firm: Highlighting the feature of my work across media, published articles and impact of the work, tying it back by my performance review snippets
MC.E4: Thought Leadership at current firm: Showcasing how I have lead the implementation of new data methodology which has been published in articles in the firm, and brought in multi million $ impact at firm

OC2.E1: Mentorship: Showcasing my selection at two mentorship panels, along with an award from ADP for top data science mentors along with emails verifying my selection into the mentorship channel
OC2.E2: Mentorship: Letter of recommendation from a Mentor who has guided me in the in person mentorship journey, who has complete visibility in the mentorship experience
OC2.E3: Various award nominations and public speaking panels which I have been nominated for while being a Mentor and thought leader for my industry along with externally published articles in the media

OC3.E1: Commercial Impact at FAANG: Showcasing clear dashboard and performance review links highlighting my above trajectory impact of my work, and the revenue impact that has been brought in by my efforts
OC3.E2: Commercial Impact at current firm: Showcasing my project along with its commercial impact that was presented to the C level stakeholders with clear spreadsheets showcasing impact
OC3. E3: Prototype of code and its commercial impact: Showcasing the sample workflow of my project and how it quantifies data into actionable insights for leading brands, which is then showcased by the client revenue my workstream has generated.

I would really appreciate any help and input on how to streamline these better.

Also: I have got my letters of recommendation Docusigned, do we have any guidance on these? Thanks!

@Francisca_Chiedu @hsafra @May @alexnk @pahuja I would love if you would have any feedback. Thanks!

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Your evidence appears comprehensive and well-structured. The combination of three strong Letters of Recommendation from FAANG executives and directors across different countries provides solid validation of your expertise in data science and ad tech.

Your mandatory criteria, OC2 and OC3 evidence seems fine.

One suggestion would be to ensure each evidence piece has a clear summary section that ties back to the specific criteria requirements. While your evidence appears strong, make sure the commercial impact documentation (OC3.E3) focuses on high-level architecture rather than detailed code to avoid any confidentiality concerns. Regarding DocuSigned letters of recommendation - these are acceptable as long as they include a document history log.

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Hi @panda499

Docusigned letters: please include the audit trails.

MC: Do the articles and media mention your name? E3 and E4 look like self-claims mostly, how would you validate these? Would be good to add a reference letter to validate.

OC2: ADPList is not considered valid enymore hence keep it in the last.
Does the letter highlight the mentorship program, how its structured program with selection of mentees, impact of your mentorship? If not, it wont be strong.
Only nominations are not valid, you need to show proof of participation not nomination.

OC3:
Whats the evidence to specifically tie the impact to you beyond self-claims in each evidence? Only self-claims won’t work.

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Thank you all! I shall keep you updated on the rest.

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