Rex Albert Villahermosa, a Filipino AI engineer based in the Netherlands, was part of a winning team at the 2024 Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Academy Public Policy Seminar. The seminar, hosted by Fulbright University Vietnam, focused on shifting the tech value chain in Southeast Asia.
A Filipino artificial intelligence (AI) engineer and data scientist based in the Netherlands emerged as part of a winning team in a high-profile policy conference focused on the future of Southeast Asia ’s technology landscape. AI engineer Rex Albert Villahermosa received recognition at the 2024 Young Southeast Asia n Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Academy Public Policy Seminar, hosted by Fulbright University Vietnam in Ho Chi Minh City.
Villahermosa is a graduate of the University of the Philippines (UP)-Diliman in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology and an alumnus of the Philippine Science High School-Eastern Visayas Campus. He was part of a multinational group, which bested other participants from across Southeast Asia during the recently concluded seminar under the theme “Shifting the Tech Value Chain in Southeast Asia.” “This memorable experience provided an unparalleled opportunity to engage with fellow Southeast Asian innovators and policymakers on the complexities of the global chip ecosystem,” Villahermosa told. “Our collaborative discussions have shed light on how our region can strategically navigate the U.S.-China chip war and ensure sustainable technological advancement,” he added. Villahermosa pursued further studies in AI in the Netherlands, where he shifted his focus towards the rapidly evolving world of semiconductor technology, with an emphasis on AI chips. “I am truly grateful to the YSEALI Academy and Fulbright University Vietnam for this opportunity, which not only broadened my professional perspective but also strengthened our shared commitment to shaping a more resilient and inclusive tech landscape for Southeast Asia,” Villahermosa sai
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