The Rise of AI Freelancing: Greg's Path from Engineer to Prominent AI Expert

Explaining needs step-by-step, whether it's creating a holiday itinerary or developing an action plan for social media, ChatGPT is encouraged to think more linearly and provide more detailed response.

Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing the business world, and more individuals are taking advantage of its benefits. Freelance platforms like Upwork and Fiverr now have dedicated sections for AI-related services, reflecting the growing demand in this field. 

To gain insights into the AI world, we had the opportunity to speak with Greg Schwartz, one of the top freelancers in the industry. In this interview, we'll break the ice and delve into the fascinating world of AI with Greg, exploring his journey and experiences as an AI freelancer.

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Greg's Journey: From Engineer to UX Designer to AI Freelancer

Greg's career path took an interesting route before he ventured into the AI industry. Despite having a degree in Information and Computer Science, he initially worked as a full-stack engineer and gained experience in front-end and back-end algorithms. However, he eventually discovered his passion for user experience design and obtained a diploma in Human-Computer Interaction from Stanford Grad School. He dedicated over 12 years to actively working in UX design before ChatGPT marked a significant turning point in his career.

In early 2023, Greg started exploring prompt engineering to gain new freelancing clients. Despite the initial challenges of finding enough information on this emerging concept, he was committed to developing relevant skills. He began learning about prompt engineering and started partnering with companies on prompt engineering projects. His background in User Experience design proved beneficial in developing prompt engineering skills.

Greg's exploration into prompt engineering led him to create the ChatGPT & Prompt Engineering Podcast on YouTube, where he shares how to write practical ChatGPT prompts. The podcast includes interviews with experts and newcomers, sharing their stories of how they got into it, learned about it, and how they currently use it. It also provides valuable tips on marketing and selling prompts to maximize skills.

In addition to the podcast, Greg also hosts a bi-weekly mastermind on Prompt Engineering Mastermind, where he explores prompting techniques and interviews experts and newbies. His dedication to sharing his knowledge and helping others learn about prompt engineering is evident in his work.

So why did ChatGPT become a game-changer for Greg? He said, "What's amazing about ChatGPT is that it's a generative AI. Although it's not the first of its kind, it surpasses anything that came before it by five orders of magnitude." Greg compares ChatGPT to an intern or assistant with a broad knowledge base on various topics, albeit without extensive details. When interacting with ChatGPT, it's crucial to guide it to provide more sophisticated answers that align with specific needs and desires on the other side of the screen. This overview sheds light on prompt engineering and Greg's current occupation as an AI freelancer.

Today, Greg is fully immersed in gaining generative AI and prompt engineering expertise. He has successfully pivoted his career and is now significantly impacting the AI industry as a freelancer.