I am a researcher and educator focused on developing innovative AI applications that leverage natural language processing, machine learning, data mining, and data science to understand, interpret, and generate human language while extracting valuable insights from complex datasets. I am committed to advancing AI in a way that prioritizes fairness, transparency, and accountability so these technologies benefit society in a responsible and inclusive manner. Beyond technical work, I actively address the ethical implications of AI and strive to foster collaborations with universities, industry partners, and policymakers to drive responsible innovation.

Jennifer O. Contreras

I am a researcher and educator focused on developing innovative AI applications that leverage natural language processing, machine learning, data mining, and data science to understand, interpret, and generate human language while extracting valuable insights from complex datasets. I am committed to advancing AI in a way that prioritizes fairness, transparency, and accountability so these technologies benefit society in a responsible and inclusive manner. Beyond technical work, I actively address the ethical implications of AI and strive to foster collaborations with universities, industry partners, and policymakers to drive responsible innovation.

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I am a researcher and educator focused on developing innovative AI applications that leverage natural language processing, machine learning, data mining, and data science to understand, interpret, and generate human language while extracting valuable insights from complex datasets. I am committed to advancing AI in a way that prioritizes fairness, transparency, and accountability so these technologies benefit society in a responsible and inclusive manner.

Beyond technical work, I actively address the ethical implications of AI and strive to foster collaborations with universities, industry partners, and policymakers to drive responsible innovation.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Faculty Member at De La Salle University
January 1, 2024 - Present
Teach Computer Programming (C and Java Programming), Algorithm and Complexity, and Financial Technology (FinTech); Linkage officer for practicum/internship programs; monitor day-to-day project implementation.
Project Development Officer IV at Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) - Philippines
January 1, 2022 - Present
Project lead for MOOCs and LMS courses offered by the bureau; monitors day-to-day project implementation; administers the DICT LMS; conducts IT and CS trainings.
Faculty Member / Assistant Dean at Future University, Sudan
January 1, 2021 - Present
Teach programming courses; administer LMS; spearhead the Research and Innovation Centre; initiate collaborations with universities, organizations, and companies for trainings and research.
Adjunct Lecturer at Linnaeus University, Växjö - Kalmar, Sweden
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Project coordinator for Validation of Competency for Immigrants; supervise master's theses; publish E-learning Assessment research; advise master students.
Lecturer / IT Department Head at Ben Ghazi University, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya (Libya)
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Teach computer courses; develop and maintain the College of Nursing’s website and MOODLE Learning Management System.
Lecturer at Misurata University, Libya
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014
Teach Visual C++, Software Engineering, Data Structures; develop and maintain the college website.
Faculty Member / Dean's Office / IT Program Chair at MAPUA Malayan Colleges Laguna, Philippines
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011
Dean responsibilities; ISO certification preparation; course syllabi and curricula development; teach Visual C++, Web programming; thesis advising.
Faculty Member at MAPUA University, Manila, Philippines
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007
Cluster Head; Logic Formulation and Programming; teach Visual C++, Web programming; thesis advising.
Lecturer at AMA Computer College, Makati, Philippines
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1999
Teach Computer fundamentals, Turbo C, Turbo Pascal, COBOL, Artificial Intelligence, System Analysis and Design and Programming Languages.

Education

PhD in Information and Communication Technology at Al-Madinah International University – Malaysia
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2021
PhD in Computer Science at Technological Institute of the Philippines – Manila, Philippines
January 1, 2018 - December 10, 2025
Master in Information Technology Systems at Technology Institute – Manila, Philippines
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2004
BS in Computer Science at Adamson University – Ermita, Manila Philippines
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1998

Qualifications

La Salle University Leadership Development Program
May 1, 2024 - May 1, 2024
Stakeholders Consultation on the Principles and Guidelines for Ethical Trustworthy Use of Artificial Intelligence in Government
April 1, 2024 - April 1, 2024
GAD Talks: Women in ICT
March 1, 2024 - March 1, 2024
Open Networked Learning (ONL 161) Facilitator
July 1, 2024 - July 1, 2024
Open Networked Learning (ONL 152) Facilitator
March 1, 2023 - March 1, 2023
Coding As A Craft Full Stack Web Developer Bootcamp
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Tech 2Transform Batch 2 - Best in Digital Transformation pitch deck
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
START Hackathon 2023 - Top 10 Finalists
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Most Outstanding Graduate '98
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1998

Industry Experience

Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Government