How to Prepare for NVIDIA Generative AI Certification

Gary Fluitt
Technical Certification Manager
NVIDIA

Gary Fluitt is a technical certification manager with NVIDIA. He launched and ran technical certification programs for Sun Microsystems, Google, and Stripe before joining NVIDIA. Gary has a bachelor’s in instructional design and a master’s in education. He won the IT Certification Council’s Innovation Award in 2023 for his work on Stripe’s performance-based certification for developers, and he’s a frequent speaker at industry events.

Aeshah Hadges
Certification Manager
NVIDIA

Aeshah Hadges is the certification program manager at NVIDIA, overseeing the creation and implementation of the developer certification program. Her extensive background includes curriculum development and management of training programs and initiatives aimed at empowering and educating professionals. With an MBA from the University of California, San Diego, she leverages her expertise in business operations and strategic planning to drive NVIDIA’s educational initiatives forward.

Behzad Torkian
Principal Research Scientist
University of South Carolina

Behzad Torkian is an expert in AI, large language models (LLMs), high-performance computing, and scalable architectures. He has contributed to multiple patents and developed advanced platforms that bridge cutting-edge research with real-world applications. His work drives innovation in cloud computing and machine learning, enabling organizations to harness AI at scale. Behzad has been collaborating with NVIDIA and bringing his deep technical expertise to help develop new generative AI and agentic AI certifications. He also leads AI strategy across multiple startups, turning emerging research into impactful products and solutions.