[Nomination] <Nominee Name> #240
Description
Select one:
- I am nominating myself for the PyTorch Ambassador Program.
- I am nominating someone else to become a PyTorch Ambassador.
Please confirm that the nominee meets the following requirements:
- The nominee is 18 years of age or older.
- The nominee agrees to abide by the PyTorch Code of Conduct.
- The nominee agrees to comply with the Linux Foundation Antitrust Policy.
- The nominee meets at least one of the qualifications listed in the PyTorch Ambassador Program Requirements.
Nominee Name
Norman Lam
Nominee Email
Nominee's GitHub or GitLab Handle
https://github.com/norman-armitage
(Optional) Organization / Affiliation
Anlyvis Limited
City, State/Province, Country
Hong Kong
Your Name
No response
Your Email (Optional)
No response
How has the nominee contributed to PyTorch?
- An active contributor to PyTorch repositories (e.g., commits, PRs, discussions).
- A speaker at PyTorch events or workshops.
- A PyTorch user group organizer or meetup host.
- A researcher or educator using PyTorch in academic work or training.
- An active leader in the PyTorch community with at least one year of experience in:
- Organizing events (virtual/in-person).
- Speaking at AI/ML conferences.
- Mentoring others in PyTorch.
- Creating technical content (e.g., blogs, videos, tutorials).
🏆 How Would the Nominee Contribute as an Ambassador?
As an ambassador, I would actively engage with the PyTorch community by creating welcoming spaces both online and offline for users of all levels. I plan to organize regular workshops and meetups—both virtual and in-person—where community members can collaborate, share experiences, and learn about the latest developments in PyTorch. These events would include hands-on coding sessions, guest speakers from industry and academia, and open Q&A forums to address members' challenges.
Mentoring is a key aspect of my vision. I intend to launch a mentorship program that pairs experienced users with newcomers, providing guidance on both technical topics and career development. I will also be available on community channels (such as forums, Discord, and GitHub) to answer questions and support open-source contributions, encouraging more users to get involved.
For knowledge-sharing, I plan to write detailed tutorials, host webinars, and contribute to the PyTorch documentation. By highlighting community projects and success stories, I hope to inspire others and showcase the diverse ways PyTorch can be used.
Ultimately, my goal is to foster an inclusive, supportive, and innovative community where knowledge is freely exchanged and everyone feels empowered to contribute.