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As the new year begins, I’ve been reflecting on the small decisions that quietly shape the bigger direction of our careers. One of those decisions for me was joining the Google Get Certified Program last year, a commitment to push myself deeper into the world of AI.
A couple of months before that, I earned the Amazon Web Services Certified AI Practitioner credential, which gave me a strong foundation in practical, cloud‑driven AI.
Building on that momentum, I wanted to deepen not only the technical side of AI but also the business‑level understanding of how Google Cloud’s generative AI can create real impact across teams and organizations. That journey led me to another milestone I’m grateful for:
I’m now Google Cloud Certified: Generative AI Leader.
Together, these certifications feel less like badges and more like a combined step forward, strengthening both the strategic decision‑making and practical, hands‑on sides of my AI work.
It’s the beginning of a chapter where I get to explore more, build more, and contribute more meaningfully to the AI space. And with 2026 already opening up new ideas and new adventures, I’m excited to see where this path leads.
If you’re working on something bold in AI this year, I’d love to exchange ideas, learn from your journey, and see where our paths might align. You can also explore more of my professional credentials on Credly if you’re curious about the work I’ve been doing.
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Written by Jonathan Wong at LinkedIn. Originally published as Starting 2026 With a New Chapter in AI