[Nomination] Jam Emmanuel A. Villarosa #96
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
Jam Emmanuel Arevalo Villarosa
Nominee Email
Nominee's GitHub or GitLab Handle
(Optional) Organization / Affiliation
University of Makati
City, State/Province, Country
City of Makati, National Capital Region, Philippines
Your Name
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Your Email (Optional)
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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?
The University of Makati is one of the premier institutions in the National Capital Region. However, despite this distinction, our college—the College of Computing and Information Sciences (CCIS)—continues to lack meaningful exposure to Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. This is a serious concern for me, especially as someone deeply passionate about these fields and their potential impact.
During my time as Vice President of one of our local student organizations, I consistently advocated for AI-related events, workshops, and initiatives. Unfortunately, my efforts were not aligned with the vision of the organization, and I eventually made the difficult decision to step down. Still, I remained committed to my goal. Leveraging the leadership skills I developed in that role, I began organizing and leading small student groups to participate in nationwide hackathons, stepping in where our student council and college organizations had failed to act. These grassroots efforts have allowed us to gain valuable experience and showcase what’s possible when students are simply given the opportunity.
If selected as an ambassador, I plan to take this further by organizing face-to-face, hands-on AI events across the University—centered on building real-world applications and machine learning models using PyTorch. These events will be held in partnership with our student council and any organizations willing to help pioneer this movement.
Importantly, my mission won’t be limited to CCIS. I believe AI should be accessible to all, and I’m excited to work with students from other colleges and disciplines—especially those who aren’t traditionally exposed to technology. Whether they’re from education, business, or the arts, I want to help them understand how AI can be relevant and transformative in their own fields. By spreading awareness and breaking down barriers, we can build a more inclusive, innovative, and forward-thinking university community.Any additional details you'd like to share?
I have held multiple leadership roles, including serving as Computer Science Representative and Internal Vice President of the UMak Computer Society, where I actively pushed for more technically-focused events. Unfortunately, due to a lack of alignment in vision, I stepped down and redirected my energy into grassroots efforts. Despite limited institutional support, I mobilized small groups of students to participate in nationwide hackathons, helping them gain exposure and confidence in building AI-powered solutions.
I also served as Tabulation Director for the Mr. and Ms. UMak university-wide pageant—an event where I utilized my technical skills to bring automation and accuracy into traditional processes. Currently, I am also a recognized CCIS Student Developer, advocating for ethical, innovative, and inclusive tech within our college.
One of my proudest moments was leading a team to victory as Champion of the 6th CCIS Hackathon, where we built a practical, AI-powered application—further proving what’s possible with resourcefulness and collaboration.