I help people and teams grow with clarity and kindness. Together we design simple systems, better habits, and joyful collaboration—so results come without the grind.
“When work aligns with values, momentum feels natural.”
Open Science Labs is a global community for open collaboration in research, education, and social good. We help people learn, build, and contribute to impactful open‑source projects—mentored by a welcoming community.
Ideas click into place. You know the next right step for your team—and for yourself.
Progress with empathy. Mentorship that respects pace, culture, and lived experience.
Simple systems and habits that make good work feel joyful and repeatable.
1:1 or small‑group sessions on career navigation, contribution paths, and leadership habits.
Book a chatArchitecture reviews and strategy for data platforms, ML/RAG, CI/CD, and collaboration.
Request a reviewPractical trainings on Python tooling, reproducibility, open practice, and team rituals.
Plan a sessionHands‑on leadership to align goals, architecture, and delivery—without the grind.
Explore fitI teach with a practical, human tone—so people leave confident and ready to use what they learned. I’ve worked as an instructor and teaching assistant in Data Science, Python, reproducible research, and open‑source workflows. I also organized an international conference focused on the Python scientific stack.
As a mentor, I’ve supported people across Bolivia, Brazil, the U.S., Nigeria, India and more—through internships, mentoring programs, and Google Summer of Code—helping newcomers start contributing to open source and grow their careers.
Ivan brings deep technical knowledge and genuine enthusiasm to every teaching session. He's consistently punctual, well-prepared, and a collaborative team player.
Ivan brings deep technical knowledge and genuine enthusiasm to every teaching session. He's consistently punctual, well-prepared, and a collaborative team player. His passion for the material is clear, and he's always willing to go the extra mile to support students.
Ivan Ogasawara is the best mentor I have encountered in the tech field in recent years. He has a remarkable ability to see beyond technical gaps and unlock each person’s potential.
Ivan Ogasawara is the best mentor I have encountered in the tech field in recent years. He has a remarkable ability to see beyond technical gaps and unlock each person’s potential in ways they might not even imagine. Ivan is the person you turn to with any technical question; he not only finds the right answers but presents them in a clear, structured, and memorable way, almost as if writing a detailed post you can easily refer back to. He constantly encourages and seeks out the best in everyone, equipping each individual with the tools and confidence to stand on their own two feet. Ivan is truly a natural-born mentor who inspires growth and excellence in all who work with him.
Working with Ivan is always an opportunity for growth, not only in programming and software engineering but also as a person. He taught me the importance of expressing our ideas without fear…
Working with Ivan is always an opportunity for growth, not only in programming and software engineering but also as a person. He taught me the importance of expressing our ideas without fear, with confidence and an open mind guided by the pursuit of a solution. Agile software development is primarily a collaborative and iterative process, and Ivan has consistently been an excellent facilitator and mentor in every aspect of teamwork and development.
Working with Ivan as a mentor has been an incredibly enriching experience. He has a remarkable ability to break down complex ideas into simple, actionable insights.
Working with Ivan as a mentor has been an incredibly enriching experience. He has a remarkable ability to break down complex ideas into simple, actionable insights. His guidance helped me grow not just technically but also in how I approach problem-solving. I’m truly grateful for his mentorship.
One of the most rewarding experiences I have had thus far in my journey was working with Ivan Ogasawara at Open Science Labs. His mentoring was the ideal balance of technical expertise, tolerance, and compassion.
One of the most rewarding experiences I have had thus far in my journey was working with Ivan Ogasawara at Open Science Labs. His mentoring was the ideal balance of technical expertise, tolerance, and compassion; he helped me navigate the many facets of open-source development, CI/CD errors, and documentation with remarkable clarity. Ivan has a special talent for transforming every obstacle into an opportunity to learn, which makes teamwork inspiring and fruitful. His humility and readiness to lend a hand, no matter how minor the question, had a profound effect on my perspective on excellent teamwork and leadership.
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