🚀 I’m thrilled to share that I’ve just completed the “Generative AI for Digital Marketers” course by Martin Waxman, MCM, APR on LinkedIn Learning, and I’m absolutely energized by the experience. This course effectively bridges the gap between human creativity and AI’s operational efficiency, creating a pathway for pioneering strategies. 🔑 Let me highlight the compelling reasons…
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“Career Essentials in Generative AI” program by Microsoft and LinkedIn
I am thrilled to announce my successful completion of the “Career Essentials in Generative AI” program by Microsoft and LinkedIn! This first Professional Certificate on Generative AI in the online learning market has been an incredible journey, providing me with a solid understanding of the fundamentals and ethics of generative AI. It’s a fascinating technology…
What is AI Phenomenology?
Phenomenology, as a philosophical method, places its emphasis on the exploration of consciousness, perception, and the intricacies of the human experience. It delves into the subjective nature of these phenomena, seeking to comprehend and portray them in their purest form, free from any preconceived notions. The term “AI Phenomenology,” coined by Robert S. Leib, for…
What is Digital Equity and Why is It Important?
The COVID-19 pandemic brought to the forefront the critical significance of digital equity in our society. As education, workplaces, and essential services shifted online, the existing disparities in technology access and reliable internet became glaringly evident. This article embarks on an initial exploration of digital equity, delving into its significance, the far-reaching implications of the…
From Foreign Land to Simply Home: A Transformative Immigration Journey
As a filmmaker, educator, and advocate for diversity, my immigration journey to the United States has been truly transformative. After completing my PhD in Hong Kong, I made the decision to leave my academic career in the Philippines and join my family in the U.S. Although navigating a new culture, starting over professionally, and coping…
Reflections of a Phlebotomist: Learning the Art of Blood Collection and the Value of Donor Care
I’m a phlebotomist (blood collection specialist) with Bloodworks Northwest, a non-profit organization that uses donations to supply a safe and life-saving blood source to 95% of hospitals located in the US Pacific Northwest region. When I joined the company in January 2022, it was because I saw an opportunity to help the community in a…
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The Birth of PUGAD
University of the Philippines (UP) Psychological Understanding for Growth and Distinction (PUGAD) Society — student organization also known as U.P. PUGAD Sayk I was in my junior year in 1999 when I was struck with the idea of forming an organization of fellow students — from a wide spectrum of academic fields — who harness…
The Museum of Flight: A Photographic Profile
The Museum of Flight in Seattle, WA, USA — 18 photos by Joni Gutierrez
Film 1-on-1: Questions to Ask Directors
15 topics that can help directors expound on their films and articulate their artistic visions
Botanical Garden in 3 Seasons
Photography by Joni Gutierrez. Bellevue Botanical Garden, Washington State, USA. Ongoing exhibition project: 2021.
A Couple of Shorts Filmed in Winter
Sounds made by a winter storm at night are presented in this film together with footage taken in the vicinity before sunset.
Slush (2021)
Photography exhibition — 15 pieces — by Joni Gutierrez, 2021. Renton, Washington, USA.
Study 20: Portrait of a River Trail (2021)
My personal tribute to the Cedar River Trail (Washington State, USA), which has helped me stay sane and grounded during the pandemic — shot using iPhone 8.
Study 19: Meditation of Time (2021)
9 min, 47 s || experimental film / installation art piece Somewhere in the North American Pacific Northwest region, the late afternoon sun casts its shadows on a banig, a handwoven mat from the Philippines. This short film renders that moment, together with live sound recorded along the nearby Cedar River.