The name is from the world of Horizon and is symbolic of my personal journey. In the game, “Gaia Prime” was the central hub of Gaia, the AI system designed to restore life to post-apocalyptic Earth. It represents hope, resilience, renewal, and optimism in the face of adversity.
Similarly, my path in science and tech has been one of rediscovery and reinvention. Having a late start in programming and a circuitous route through PoliSci, I only found my interest and passion in AI research through machine translation in late 2022 (for good and bad, the breakthrough happened).
Like the human in Horizon, I had to catch up on skills and knowledge while carving out my own unique path. So, I adore “Gaia Prime” as my commitment to making a meaningful impact in the field of many forerunners. It reminds me that, despite the gaps from the brilliant minds I look up to, I am capable of becoming a builder and doer, and that’s all that matters.