[Nomination] Awadelrahman M. A. Ahmed #78
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
Awadelrahman M.A. Ahmed
Nominee Email
Nominee's GitHub or GitLab Handle
Awadelrahman
(Optional) Organization / Affiliation
REMA 1000
City, State/Province, Country
Oslo, Norway
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?
I’m nominating myself for the PyTorch Ambassador program because I’ve experienced firsthand the challenges of transitioning from academic research to deploying machine learning models in production environments. As an AI Architect at REMA 1000 in Norway, one of the largest retail companies in the Nordics, I work on building and scaling AI solutions that have real-world impact.
Throughout my career, PyTorch has been a constant companion. All my published research papers utilized PyTorch, and it remains my framework of choice (for me and my team) for developing and implementing models in industry settings. While I haven't authored formal blog posts specifically about PyTorch, I've created numerous videos and social media posts that showcase its application in real-world scenarios, particularly focusing on MLOps, model deployment, and integration with tools like MLflow and Databricks.
I understand that being a PyTorch Ambassador is a significant commitment and responsibility. Having for more than 2 years serving as an MLflow Ambassador and a Databricks MVP, I am well-acquainted with the dedication required to support and grow a technical community. I view this opportunity as a way to consolidate my efforts in the machine learning ecosystem and to give back to the community that has supported my growth.
My goal is to bridge the gap between research and production, helping others navigate the complexities of deploying PyTorch models in real-world applications. I am committed to sharing my experiences, mentoring aspiring practitioners, and contributing to the PyTorch community in meaningful ways.Any additional details you'd like to share?
www.linkedin.com/in/awadelrahman
medium.com/@awadelrahman
https://youtube.com/@thismonthinmlflow?si=32pxt9YOguBXCa3I