[Nomination] Kevin Wang

[aiejvn]

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

Kevin Wang

Nominee Email

kevin.wang777777@gmail.com

Nominee's GitHub or GitLab Handle

aiejvn

(Optional) Organization / Affiliation

AMD, Queen's University

City, State/Province, Country

Markham, Canada

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 a passionate AI researcher, I would contribute to PyTorch by focusing on creating in-depth learning opportunities for others. Having previously mentored junior developers through AI research projects and tutoring, I understand the important role hands-on guidance plays in AI development. Thus, I would implement a structured mentorship program for pairing experienced PyTorch developers with newcomers to the framework. Drawing from my experience in the MLH Fellowship, this PyTorch program would focus on teaching AI and PyTorch through collaborating on partner projects with their peers as well as AI engineers from top companies. Ultimately, PyTorch would engage all developers with this program, with a particular focus on fostering innovation and collaboration within university communities where the next generation of aspiring AI engineers are developing their skills.

	Additionally, I would leverage my AI conference organizing experience to host monthly community meetups, both virtual and in-person, featuring lightning talks on emerging PyTorch features, research case studies, and real-world applications. The goal of these talks would be to build bridges between academia and industry by creating spaces where researchers can share novel techniques while professionals can demonstrate production deployment strategies. By facilitating knowledge exchanges between the two areas, we can strengthen the entire PyTorch ecosystem via inclusive community building and a shared desire to learn, improve, and optimize.

Any additional details you'd like to share?

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-wang-9b1650226/
Github: https://github.com/aiejvn

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1️⃣ Initial Review – The nomination will be reviewed by the team.

2️⃣ Scoring & Selection – Reviewers will assign scores based on eligibility and impact.

3️⃣ One-on-One Review – If shortlisted, the nominee will have a session with the Executive Director.

4️⃣ Final Decision – Selected ambassadors will receive an official invitation. ✅

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