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Lisa Watts

Lisa Watts

AI Researcher & Engineer | Decentralized Intelligence

Philadelphia, PA, US

Background


About

About

AI researcher and entrepreneur with 15+ years in operations leadership and 5+ years building AI/ML systems. Research focuses on continual learning and catastrophic forgetting prevention (Symbiogenesis), geometric algebra approaches to neural computation (Clifford Algebra Oscillator Models), evolving autonomous agents, small language model training from scratch, and decentralized intelligence. Built EvolvingAI (self-improving agent with long-term memory and autonomous code modification), JuliaGPT (character-level GPT trained on classical texts in pure Julia), and Symbiogenesis (novel continual learning framework). Co-founded GetUsPPE.org during COVID-19, coordinating the largest grassroots open-source effort delivering millions of PPE units. Currently leading AI research at Monumental Systems, focusing on continual learning, geometric algebra neural models, and non-invasive BCI with AI digital twins. NVIDIA Inception accepted.

Work Experience

Work Experience

  • AI Research Lead & FounderMonumental Systems

    Feb, 2026 - Present

    Leading AI research lab focused on continual learning, geometric algebra neural models, and decentralized intelligence. Key research projects include Symbiogenesis (continual learning / catastrophic forgetting prevention), Clifford Algebra Oscillator Models (geometric algebra for neural oscillator computation), and Orleans-based swarm orchestration for distributed AI agents.

    • Developing Symbiogenesis: Novel framework for continual learning addressing catastrophic forgetting in neural networks through bio-inspired approaches

    • Researching Clifford Algebra Oscillator Models: Applying geometric (Clifford) algebra to neural oscillator architectures for improved representational capacity

    • Designing universal orchestrator and Orleans-based swarm orchestration for distributed multi-agent AI systems

  • Owner / AI & Software Consultant, Megawatts Enterprises (Freelance)

    Jan, 2024 - Jan, 20262 years

    Consulting on next-generation AI/ML with focus on emotional intelligence, tool-calling agents, and decentralized autonomous systems.

    • Developed EvolvingAI: Python-based autonomous AI agent with self-improvement capabilities, long-term memory, dynamic context queries, and autonomous code modification (7 GitHub stars)

    • Built Resonance Probe: Standalone byte-level and geometry probe for Resonance waveform models in Python

    • Created a2ui: Agent-to-user interface component library for AI agent interaction in TypeScript

    • Designed Shannon: AI-powered Chrome extension for intelligent issue tracking and bug reporting

  • Chief Operating Officer (Part-time), Tensornetics, Inc.

    Jan, 2023 - Dec, 20242 years

    Led non-invasive BCI development with AI digital twins.

    • Secured NVIDIA Inception acceptance for BCI + AI digital twin research

    • Directed development of non-invasive brain-computer interface systems integrated with AI-powered digital twin models

  • Founder, Atlas Mundi Foundation (Atlas Foundation)

    Sep, 2022 - Dec, 20231 year 4 months

    Co-founded web3 collective focused on decentralized AI and metaverse technologies.

    • Secured Near Foundation grant for decentralized AI/metaverse research

    • Contributed to AI-integrated metaverse projects and open-source tooling

  • Principal Co-Founder, Nexus City Holdings LLC

    Jan, 2022 - Dec, 20232 years

    Co-built The Nexus, an open-source virtual city in the open metaverse.

    • Designed and implemented open-source virtual city architecture

    • Integrated AI-driven systems for metaverse environment management

  • Co-Founder & COOSuper Reality

    Jan, 2021 - Dec, 20222 years

    Led open AR/VR edtech platform (Educational Agents Teaching Together).

    • Built open-source AR/VR educational platform with AI-powered teaching agents

    • Partnered with Kurzgesagt for vision video production

    • Maintained active GitHub organization with ongoing educational AI agent development

  • Director of Operations & Co-FounderGetUsPPE.org

    Jan, 2020 - Dec, 20212 years

    Coordinated the largest grassroots open-source COVID-19 PPE distribution effort in the United States.

    • Coordinated millions of PPE distributions across the US through open-source logistics platform

    • Created Maker Grant program funding grassroots PPE production

    • Scaled operations with Amazon last-mile delivery integration

    • Catalyst for organizational pivot to AI and open-source technology development

  • Chief Operating Officer, Hometown Evolution Inc.

    Jan, 2014 - Dec, 20218 years

    Led ecommerce operations, SEO, marketing, and analytics for specialty lighting retailer.

    • Managed full-stack ecommerce operations and digital marketing strategy

    • Implemented advanced Google Analytics and data-driven decision making

  • Director of Operations, ITC Supplies

    Jan, 2010 - Dec, 20145 years

    Managed international trade, manufacturing, and global supply chains.

    • Oversaw international trade operations and global supply chain logistics

    • Managed manufacturing relationships across multiple countries

Projects Experience

Projects Experience

  • EvolvingAI

    - Present

    Sophisticated autonomous AI agent with self-improvement capabilities, long-term memory, dynamic context queries, and autonomous code modification. Built in Python with focus on agent architectures and continual learning.

    • Self-improving agent with autonomous code modification

    • Long-term memory and dynamic context query system

    • 7 GitHub stars, actively maintained

  • Symbiogenesis

    - Present

    Novel continual learning framework addressing catastrophic forgetting in neural networks. Inspired by biological symbiogenesis, explores how independent neural modules can merge and co-adapt while preserving previously learned capabilities. Research focuses on developing architectures that maintain plasticity without catastrophic interference.

    • Novel bio-inspired approach to catastrophic forgetting prevention

    • Neural module merging and co-adaptation strategies

    • Maintaining network plasticity without catastrophic interference

    • Under active research at Monumental Systems

  • Clifford Algebra Oscillator Models

    - Present

    Research project applying geometric (Clifford) algebra to neural oscillator architectures. Explores how multivector representations in Clifford algebra can enhance the representational capacity and dynamics of oscillator-based neural network models, enabling richer signal processing and pattern recognition.

    • Geometric algebra applied to neural oscillator computation

    • Multivector representations for enhanced neural dynamics

    • Novel mathematical framework for neural network architectures

    • Under active research at Monumental Systems

  • JuliaGPT / Julia-SLM

    - Present

    Character-level GPT built from scratch in pure Julia, trained on classical philosophical and mathematical texts. Explores SciML techniques for efficient training. Evolution of MicroJulia (minimal GPT with scalar autograd and single-layer transformer).

    • Pure Julia GPT implementation with no framework dependencies

    • Trained on classical philosophical and mathematical texts

    • SciML techniques for efficient training

    • Custom scalar autograd implementation

  • Resonance Probe

    - Present

    Standalone byte-level and geometry probe for Resonance waveform models. Research tool for analyzing and understanding waveform-based model behaviors.

  • a2ui (Agent-to-User Interface)

    - Present

    Component library for building AI agent-to-user interfaces. TypeScript-based toolkit for creating interactive AI agent experiences.

  • BitNet (Fork)

    - Present

    Fork of Microsoft's official inference framework for 1-bit LLMs. Active exploration of 1-bit quantization techniques for efficient large language model deployment.

  • Continual Learning Baselines (Fork)

    - Present

    Fork of continual learning research baselines using Avalanche framework. Includes EWC, SI, GEM, AGEM, LwF, iCarl, GDumb, and other strategies.

Skills

Skills

  • AI/ML Research

    Continual Learning & Catastrophic Forgetting

    Geometric Algebra (Clifford Algebra) Neural Models

    Neural Oscillator Architectures

    Transformer Architectures

    GPT Models

    Small Language Models

    Autonomous Agents

    Self-Improving Systems

    1-bit LLMs

    Multimodal Models

    Emotional AI

    Non-invasive BCI

  • Programming Languages

    Python

    Rust

    Julia

    TypeScript

    JavaScript

    C#

  • ML Frameworks & Tools

    PyTorch

    LangChain

    SciML

    Jupyter

    Google Analytics

  • Decentralized & Distributed Systems

    Web3

    Nostr

    Iroh

    P2P Networks

    Open-Source

    Metaverse

    AR/VR

  • Operations & Leadership

    Crisis Response

    Supply Chain Management

    Grant Programs

    NVIDIA Inception

    Team Building

    Strategic Planning

Education

Education

  • International Politics, Bachelor of Liberal Arts, Penn State University

    Jan, 2005 - Dec, 2010

Certificates

Certificates

  • Advanced Google Analytics, Google

    Issued on: Jan 01, 2020

  • Google Analytics for Beginners, Google

    Issued on: Jan 01, 2020

Volunteer Work

Volunteer Work

  • Director of Operations & Co-Founder, GetUsPPE.org

    Mar, 2020 - Jun, 2021

    Co-founded and led operations for the largest grassroots open-source COVID-19 PPE distribution effort, coordinating millions of PPE deliveries to frontline workers.

Interests

Interests

  • AI Research

    Continual Learning & Catastrophic ForgettingGeometric Algebra (Clifford Algebra) Neural ModelsNeural Oscillator ArchitecturesEvolving Autonomous AgentsSmall Language Model Training1-bit LLM ArchitecturesNon-invasive BCIMultimodal ModelsDecentralized IntelligenceSwarm Orchestration