[Nomination] Giorgio Armani Magno #269
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- I am nominating myself for the PyTorch Ambassador Program.
- I am nominating someone else to become a PyTorch Ambassador.
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- The nominee is 18 years of age or older.
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Nominee Name
Giorgio Armani Magno
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(Optional) Organization / Affiliation
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City, State/Province, Country
Pasay City, National Capital Region, Philippines
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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 data scientist in mining industry, I am passionate about applying AI to solve real-world challenges. I am currently exploring PyTorch in an ongoing project that supports our company's sustainability initiatives. The initiative uses drone and LiDAR data to count and classify trees at mine site, enabling the estimation of carbon sequestration. We are developing computer vision models using PyTorch, which allows for efficient experimentation and deployment of deep learning models on complex geospatial data.
Through this real-world application of using PyTorch, I plan to share how PyTorch can be used to solve meaningful, real-world problems, especially in non-traditional domains like environmental monitoring, sustainability initiatives and geospatial AI. I aim to inspire and educate others by showing practical workflows, challenges, and solutions that can help bridge the gap between research and impact.
I will utilize my created data science Facebook page, GioData, to create and share educational, engaging, and beginner-friendly content across Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube. This includes short-form videos, tutorials, real-world demos, and insights from active projects. GioData will serve as a space where people can learn how to apply AI in meaningful ways, whether they're students, professionals, or simply curious about data science.
Leveraging my experience as a student leader when I was still in college, I plan to tap into schools and universities to organize PyTorch workshops and training events, with the hope of launching official PyTorch Organizations within universities and colleges. These organizations will serve as hubs for learning, collaboration, and innovation, empowering students, the next AI practitioners, to build practical skills and contribute to the PyTorch community.
In addition to school partnerships, I will organize webinars, mentoring sessions, and study groups to support learners of all levels. My mentorship approach focuses on project-based learning and practical application, empowering others to build confidence and capability in PyTorch.
If I will be given a chance to become a PyTorch Ambassador, my vision is to grow a local and regional PyTorch community that is inclusive, applied, and impact-focused. By combining my technical expertise, content creation through my platform GioData, active community engagement, and mentorship, I aim to empower more people to explore and apply AI and specifically PyTorch, for meaningful and positive impact. I am especially passionate about reaching underrepresented domains and regions, helping bridge gaps and open opportunities for more diverse voices in AI.Any additional details you'd like to share?
Aside from my full-time work, I am also a part-time Data Science Specialist Instructor at CIIT College of Arts and Technology (Philippines). I am teaching data analysis, statistics, machine learning, data science concepts and PowerBi. This teaching experience allows me to stay connected with aspiring data professionals and continuously refine my communication and mentorship skills.
Additionally, I have served as an ASEAN Youth Ambassador last 2022, which has strengthened my leadership abilities and expanded my experience in community engagement, cross-cultural collaboration, and advocacy. This role fuels my passion for mentoring and empowering the next generation of leaders and innovators.
CV Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1E67w71Tuy_DVzogNbF9pDhMTkoQjIz8v/view?usp=drivesdk
LinkedIn Link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/giorgioarmanimagno/
Published Research Link:https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10109472
GioData Facebook Page Link: https://www.facebook.com/giodataph