I’m Eugene, and I help organisations make sense of artificial intelligence through strategic education and clear communication.
My path here has been anything but conventional. I studied finance and accounting at the University of Cape Town, but my real education came from following my curiosity wherever it led. That curiosity has taken me through more than a decade and a half of international journalism, where I’ve written over 1,400 features for more than 100 publications worldwide. I’ve interviewed everyone from Grammy-winning musicians to multinational CEOs. In doing so, I’ve learned that the best stories come from asking the right questions and listening carefully to the answers.
My Origin Story
Who am I? Even though there are a lot of ways to answer that question, I can sum it up in two words: reading and writing. (Okay, that was three, but you get the idea!) Without a doubt, these have always been my greatest passions in life.
Back when I was in first grade, I always loved reading homework with my dad every night. My best friend and I wanted to be the top performers in our class, which is why I always insisted on reading one more chapter or even one more page.
It wasn’t long before my love for reading took an interesting turn. To realise I could inspire and entertain people all over the world as much as I felt inspired and entertained by the books I read was an incredible discovery. Ever since then, I’ve felt driven to write.
What Drives Me
When I realised artificial intelligence was reshaping how we work and live, I knew that as a journalist I needed to understand it properly. So I pursued a Master’s in Applied Data Science at the University of Michigan, graduating with a perfect 4.0 GPA. But more important than the technical knowledge was discovering my real calling: helping others navigate this technological transformation.
That led me to educational technology, where I’ve designed award-winning courses and developed curricula reaching tens of thousands of learners. At Cognician, I created leadership development programmes that won industry recognition. At DeepLearning.AI, I developed curriculum for their Data Analytics Professional Certificate, making complex concepts accessible to working professionals worldwide.
As someone who has completed over 300 online courses myself, I understand what makes learning stick and what makes people tune out. Indeed, my unique background as a journalist turned data scientist turned educator means I can translate between worlds. I can explain neural networks to executives and discuss business strategy with engineers. I can write technical documentation that developers actually want to read and create learning experiences that don’t feel like homework.
What’s Next
I believe the organisations that thrive in the AI age won’t be those with the best technology but those whose people understand how to use it wisely. That’s where I come in. Whether it’s developing AI literacy programmes, creating strategic communications, or designing learning experiences that drive real change, I help bridge the gap between technological possibility and human understanding.
The tools and technologies will keep evolving but the fundamental challenge remains the same: how do we help people make sense of complexity? Get in touch and let’s find out!