Hi there, I'm Jay Rodge 👋
🚀 About Me
I'm a Senior Developer Advocate - Large Language Models at NVIDIA, where I demonstrate how developers can leverage GPU acceleration in their LLM workflows using tools and frameworks widely adopted by the developer community.
🎯 What I Do
- Developer Advocacy: Help developers understand and implement cutting-edge AI technologies
- Technical Content: Write blogs, create tutorials, and speak at conferences
- Community Building: Engage with developers and share knowledge about LLMs and GPU acceleration
- Open Source: Contribute to NVIDIA's GenerativeAIExamples and other projects
🎓 Background
- Education: Master's in Computer Science from Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago
- Previous Roles:
- Senior Technical Product Marketing Manager, AI/ML at NVIDIA (TensorRT, Deep Learning Frameworks, RAPIDS)
- AI Research Intern at BMW Group (Computer Vision for manufacturing)
- Machine Learning Fellow at Fellowship.AI
🔧 Technologies & Tools
AI/ML & Deep Learning
- Frameworks: PyTorch, TensorFlow, JAX, Deep Graph Library (DGL), PyTorch Geometric (PyG)
- NVIDIA Stack: TensorRT, Triton Inference Server, RAPIDS cuDF, cuML
- LLM Tools: Hugging Face Transformers, LangChain, RAG workflows
Programming Languages
- Primary: Python, JavaScript
- Others: R, SQL, C++
Cloud & Infrastructure
- Cloud Platforms: AWS, Google Cloud, Azure
- Containerization: Docker, Kubernetes
- CI/CD: GitHub Actions, Jenkins
Data Science & Analytics
- Data Processing: pandas, NumPy, RAPIDS cuDF
- Visualization: Matplotlib, Seaborn, Plotly
- ML Libraries: scikit-learn, XGBoost, LightGBM
📝 Recent Publications
NVIDIA Developer Blog
🏆 Notable Projects
NVIDIA GenerativeAIExamples
- Contribution: Active contributor to NVIDIA's official Generative AI examples repository
- Focus: LLM workflows, GPU acceleration, and developer tools
- Link: View Contributions
Hackathon Projects
- SociAlly: AI-powered platform for social anxiety support using Llama3
- StreamLens: Real-time video analysis with AI-powered scene understanding and auto-generated content
🎤 Speaking & Community
- Conferences: Regular speaker at AI/ML conferences and meetups
- YouTube: Technical tutorials and talks on my channel
- Community: Active in AI/ML communities and developer advocacy
📊 GitHub Stats
🤝 Let's Connect!
I'm always interested in connecting with fellow developers, researchers, and AI enthusiasts. Feel free to reach out!
💡 Fun Facts
- 🎯 Toastmasters Member: 4+ years of public speaking practice
- 🚗 Tesla FSD User: Daily user of Tesla's Full Self-Driving technology
- 🎵 AI Tool Enthusiast: Always experimenting with the latest AI tools and frameworks
- 🌍 Global Perspective: Experience working across different cultures and markets
"Wherever you go, go with all your heart." - Confucius
Currently based in: San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Available for: Speaking engagements, and collaboration opportunities