Join Sign in

Apply your skills in Google Cloud console

Rodrigo Contreras

Member since 2019

Silver League

19568 points
Generative AI Explorer - Vertex AI Earned Sep 5, 2025 EDT
Gemini for Data Scientists and Analysts Earned Jun 11, 2025 EDT
Serverless Data Processing with Dataflow: Foundations Earned Dec 30, 2024 EST
The Arcade Trivia February 2024 Week 1 Earned Feb 8, 2024 EST
Level 3: GenAIus Conversations Earned Feb 8, 2024 EST
Derive Insights from BigQuery Data Earned Feb 7, 2024 EST
Level 2: Virtual Machines Earned Feb 7, 2024 EST
Set Up an App Dev Environment on Google Cloud Earned Feb 4, 2024 EST
Level 1: Google Cloud Console Earned Feb 4, 2024 EST
Cloud Run Functions: 3 Ways Earned Jan 27, 2024 EST
Level 1: Introduction to Google AppSheet Earned Jan 27, 2024 EST
Get Started with Google Workspace Tools Earned Jan 26, 2024 EST
Store, Process, and Manage Data on Google Cloud - Command Line Earned Jan 24, 2024 EST
Generative AI Fundamentals Earned Jan 17, 2024 EST
Introduction to Responsible AI Earned Jan 17, 2024 EST
Introduction to Large Language Models Earned Jan 16, 2024 EST
Introduction to Gemini for Google Workspace Earned Jan 16, 2024 EST
Introduction to Generative AI Earned Aug 6, 2023 EDT
App Building with AppSheet Earned May 31, 2023 EDT
Level 1: Data, ML and API Skills Earned May 29, 2023 EDT
Get Started with API Gateway Earned May 28, 2023 EDT
Build a Data Warehouse with BigQuery Earned May 24, 2023 EDT
Streaming Analytics into BigQuery Earned May 16, 2023 EDT
Level 2: Data Exploration with Looker, BigQuery and Sheets Earned May 4, 2023 EDT
Analyze BigQuery Data in Connected Sheets Earned May 4, 2023 EDT
Store, Process, and Manage Data on Google Cloud - Console Earned May 4, 2023 EDT
Monitor and Manage Google Cloud Resources Earned May 4, 2023 EDT
Level 1: Managing Resources and Data in the Cloud Earned May 2, 2023 EDT
#GoogleClout Set 11 (10/10) Earned Sep 17, 2022 EDT
#GoogleClout Set 10 (9/10) Earned Sep 6, 2022 EDT
#GoogleClout Set 9 (8/10) Earned Sep 1, 2022 EDT
#GoogleClout Set 8 (7/10) Earned Aug 29, 2022 EDT
#GoogleClout Set 7 Earned Aug 17, 2022 EDT
#GoogleClout Set 6 (5/10) Earned Aug 8, 2022 EDT
#GoogleClout Set 5 (4/10) Earned Aug 2, 2022 EDT
#GoogleClout Set 4 (3/10) Earned Jul 27, 2022 EDT
#GoogleClout Set 3 (2/10) Earned Jul 27, 2022 EDT
#GoogleClout Set 2, 1/10 Earned Jul 26, 2022 EDT

The Generative AI Explorer - Vertex Quest is a collection of labs on how to use Generative AI on Google Cloud. Through the labs, you will learn about how to use the models in the Vertex AI PaLM API family, including text-bison, chat-bison, and textembedding-gecko. You will also learn about prompt design, best practices, and how it can be used for ideation, text classification, text extraction, text summarization, and more. You will also learn how to tune a foundation model by training it via Vertex AI custom training and deploy it to a Vertex AI endpoint.

Learn more

In this course, you learn how Gemini, a generative AI-powered collaborator from Google Cloud, helps analyze customer data and predict product sales. You also learn how to identify, categorize, and develop new customers using customer data in BigQuery. Using hands-on labs, you experience how Gemini improves data analysis and machine learning workflows. Duet AI was renamed to Gemini, our next-generation model.

Learn more

This course is part 1 of a 3-course series on Serverless Data Processing with Dataflow. In this first course, we start with a refresher of what Apache Beam is and its relationship with Dataflow. Next, we talk about the Apache Beam vision and the benefits of the Beam Portability framework. The Beam Portability framework achieves the vision that a developer can use their favorite programming language with their preferred execution backend. We then show you how Dataflow allows you to separate compute and storage while saving money, and how identity, access, and management tools interact with your Dataflow pipelines. Lastly, we look at how to implement the right security model for your use case on Dataflow.

Learn more

Hey there! You're invited to game on with the Arcade Trivia for February Week 1! Play throughout the month and boost your cloud learning journey. Every week, we'll release a new set of questions to test your knowledge of Google Cloud Platform. Get started now and earn the February Trivia Week 1 badge!

Learn more

Prompts are essential for guiding a Gen AI model to generate relevant and desired content. Start GenAIus conversations and earn a Google Cloud credential! No prior experience required!

Learn more

Complete the introductory Derive Insights from BigQuery Data skill badge to demonstrate skills in the following: write SQL queries, query public tables, load sample data into BigQuery, troubleshoot common syntax errors with the query validator in BigQuery, and create reports in Looker Studio by connecting to BigQuery data. A skill badge is an exclusive digital badge issued by Google Cloud in recognition of your proficiency with Google Cloud products and services and tests your ability to apply your knowledge in an interactive hands-on environment. Complete this skill badge course, and the final assessment challenge lab, to receive a skill badge that you can share with your network.

Learn more

A virtual machine is essentially a software emulation of a physical computer. It allows you to run an operating system and associated applications on top of an existing physical machine's hardware, enabling multiple virtualized instances to coexist on the same physical hardware. Learn more about Virtual Machines and earn a Google Cloud credential!

Learn more

Earn a skill badge by completing the Set Up an App Dev Environment on Google Cloud course, where you learn how to build and connect storage-centric cloud infrastructure using the basic capabilities of the of the following technologies: Cloud Storage, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Functions, and Pub/Sub. A skill badge is an exclusive digital badge issued by Google Cloud in recognition of your proficiency with Google Cloud products and services and tests your ability to apply your knowledge in an interactive hands-on environment. Complete this skill badge, and the final assessment challenge lab, to receive a skill badge that you can share with your network.

Learn more

Google Cloud Console serves as a centralized hub where users can access and control their cloud infrastructure, services, and applications. It is essential for users, developers, and administrators who work with Google Cloud Platform. Game on to get familiar with Google Cloud Console, and get your hands on a Google Cloud Credential. No prior experience required!

Learn more

Earn a skill badge by completing the Cloud Run functions: 3 Ways course, where you learn how to use Cloud Run functions through the Google Cloud console and on the command line. A skill badge is an exclusive digital badge issued by Google Cloud in recognition of your proficiency with Google Cloud products and services. It tests your ability to apply your knowledge in an interactive hands-on environment. Complete this skill badge course, including the final assessment challenge lab, to receive a digital badge that you can share with your network.

Learn more

Demand for cloud services is expected to be greater than ever in 2024 as different cloud technologies continue to shape various aspects of infrastructure, services, and market dynamics. Game on to get familiar with this tech, and get your hands on a Google Cloud Credential that can help you stand out to potential employers. No prior experience required.

Learn more

Earn an introductory skill badge by completing the Get Started with Google Workspace Tools course, where you will get introduced to Google's collaborative platform and learn to use Gmail, Calendar, Meet, Drive, Sheets, and AppSheet.

Learn more

Cloud Storage, Cloud Functions, and Cloud Pub/Sub are all Google Cloud Platform services that can be used to store, process, and manage data. All three services can be used together to create a variety of data-driven applications. In this skill badge you will use Cloud Storage to store images, Cloud Functions to process the images, and Cloud Pub/Sub to send the images to another application.

Learn more

Earn a skill badge by completing the Introduction to Generative AI, Introduction to Large Language Models and Introduction to Responsible AI courses. By passing the final quiz, you'll demonstrate your understanding of foundational concepts in generative AI. A skill badge is a digital badge issued by Google Cloud in recognition of your knowledge of Google Cloud products and services. Share your skill badge by making your profile public and adding it to your social media profile.

Learn more

This is an introductory-level microlearning course aimed at explaining what responsible AI is, why it's important, and how Google implements responsible AI in their products. It also introduces Google's 3 AI principles.

Learn more

This is an introductory level micro-learning course that explores what large language models (LLM) are, the use cases where they can be utilized, and how you can use prompt tuning to enhance LLM performance. It also covers Google tools to help you develop your own Gen AI apps.

Learn more

Gemini for Google Workspace provides customers with generative AI features in Google Workspace. In this learning path, you learn about the key features of Gemini and how they can be used to improve productivity and efficiency in Google Workspace.

Learn more

This is an introductory level microlearning course aimed at explaining what Generative AI is, how it is used, and how it differs from traditional machine learning methods. It also covers Google Tools to help you develop your own Gen AI apps.

Learn more

Earn a skill badge by completing the App Building with AppSheet course, where you learn how to build, configure, and publish apps using AppSheet.

Learn more

Demand for cloud-skilled workers is rising. According to a report by Indeed, cloud computing jobs are expected to grow 22% over the next five years, much faster than the average for all occupations. And demand for machine learning jobs is expected to grow 75%. Want to grow your skills and take advantage of the opportunity? Level up your tech skills and get hands-on experience in the Arcade, with labs that help you learn and earn your first Google Cloud credential. No experience required.

Learn more

Earn a skill badge by completing the Get Started with API Gateway quest, where you learn how to use API Gateway to deploy, secure, and manage APIs with a fully managed gateway. A skill badge is an exclusive digital badge issued by Google Cloud in recognition of your proficiency with Google Cloud products and services and tests your ability to apply your knowledge in an interactive hands-on environment. Complete this Skill Badge, and the final assessment challenge lab, to receive a digital badge that you can share with your network.

Learn more

Complete the intermediate Build a Data Warehouse with BigQuery skill badge to demonstrate skills in the following: joining data to create new tables, troubleshooting joins, appending data with unions, creating date-partitioned tables, and working with JSON, arrays, and structs in BigQuery. A skill badge is an exclusive digital badge issued by Google Cloud in recognition of your proficiency with Google Cloud products and services and tests your ability to apply your knowledge in an interactive hands-on environment. Complete the skill badge course, and final assessment challenge lab, to receive a digital badge that you can share with your network.

Learn more

Earn a skill badge by completing the Streaming Analytics into BigQuery quest, where you use Pub/Sub, Dataflow and BigQuery together to stream data for analytics. A skill badge is an exclusive digital badge issued by Google Cloud in recognition of your proficiency with Google Cloud products and services and tests your ability to apply your knowledge in an interactive hands-on environment. Complete this Skill Badge, and the final assessment challenge lab, to receive a digital badge that you can share with your network.

Learn more

Description: According to IDC, by 2026, 7 PB of data will be generated per second globally. But what you *do* with the data is what matters. Data is the heart of digital transformation and offers incredible opportunities for organizations to accelerate the most strategic business outcomes, like revenue and productivity. Want to grow your skills and take advantage of the opportunity? Play now to get hands-on experience with Google Cloud's powerful data tools. Each lab teaches and tests your growing tech skills, and sets you on the path to your first Google Cloud credential.

Learn more

Complete the Analyze BigQuery Data in Connected Sheets skill badge to demonstrate that you can use Connected Sheets to access, analyze, visualize, and share billions of rows of BigQuery data from your Google Sheets spreadsheet.

Learn more

Cloud Storage, Cloud Functions, and Cloud Pub/Sub are all Google Cloud Platform services that can be used to store, process, and manage data. All three services can be used together to create a variety of data-driven applications. In this skill badge you will use Cloud Storage to store images, Cloud Functions to process the images, and Cloud Pub/Sub to send the images to another application.

Learn more

This challenge lab tests your skills and knowledge from the labs in the Monitor and Manage Google Cloud Resources quest. You should be familiar with the content of labs before attempting this lab.

Learn more

More than 90% of IT leaders say they're looking to grow their cloud environments in the next several years, yet more than 80% of those same leaders identified a lack of skills as a barrier to growth. This means that tech skills (particularly cloud skills!) are in high demand. Want to grow your skills and take advantage of the opportunity? Play now to get hands-on experience with Google Cloud. Each lab teaches and tests your growing tech skills, and sets you on the path to your first Google Cloud credential. No experience required.

Learn more

Flex your Google Clout! Each week unlocks a new cloud puzzle. How fast can you find the solution? Share your score on your choice of social networks and join the conversation over in the Google Cloud Community.

Learn more

Flex your Google Clout! Each week unlocks a new cloud puzzle. How fast can you find the solution? Share your score on your choice of social networks and join the conversation over in the Google Cloud Community.

Learn more

Flex your Google Clout! Each week unlocks a new cloud puzzle. How fast can you find the solution? Share your score on your choice of social networks and join the conversation over in the Google Cloud Community.

Learn more

Flex your Google Clout! Each week unlocks a new cloud puzzle. How fast can you find the solution? Share your score on your choice of social networks and join the conversation over in the Google Cloud Community.

Learn more

Flex your Google Clout! Each week unlocks a new cloud puzzle. How fast can you find the solution? Share your score on your choice of social networks and join the conversation over in the Google Cloud Community.

Learn more

Flex your Google Clout! Each week unlocks a new cloud puzzle. How fast can you find the solution? Share your score on your choice of social networks and join the conversation over in the Google Cloud Community.

Learn more

Flex your Google Clout! Each week unlocks a new cloud puzzle. How fast can you find the solution? Share your score on your choice of social networks and join the conversation over in the Google Cloud Community.

Learn more

Flex your Google Clout! Each week unlocks a new cloud puzzle. How fast can you find the solution? Share your score on your choice of social networks and join the conversation over in the Google Cloud Community.

Learn more

Flex your Google Clout! Each week unlocks a new cloud puzzle. How fast can you find the solution? Share your score on your choice of social networks and join the conversation over in the Google Cloud Community.

Learn more

Flex your Google Clout! Each day unlocks a new cloud puzzle. Complete all five and you’ll earn the inaugural Google Cloud badge! Share your score on your choice of social networks and join the conversation over in the Google Cloud Community.

Learn more