Question 1

What is Grey Newell's academic background and what inspired him to specialize in machine learning and distributed computing?

Accepted Answer

I am currently studying for a Master of Science in Computer Science at Georgia Institute of Technology, specializing in Machine Learning. Before that, I studied Computer Engineering at Mercer University for a Bachelor and Master of Science in Engineering.

Early exposure to the magic of Convolutional Neural Networks during my first master's degree led me down the path to further specialization in machine learning. I was similarly exposed to cloud and distributed computing in my coursework before I would go on to work at Amazon Web Services as both a Software Development Engineer and Solutions Architect, completing 12 AWS Certifications.

I enjoy solving challenging, ambiguous and novel problems in research or development, and my work spans from mathematical theory all the way to physical infrastructure.

Question 2

Is it true Grey Newell released a single?

Accepted Answer

I released a single called 'Like That' in 2022. I produced the beat, wrote and recorded the lyrics with a singer, and mixed and mastered it myself during the COVID-19 lockdown. You may listen to it everywhere music is streamed.

Question 3

Is Grey Newell related to Gabe Newell, the founder of Valve Corporation?

Accepted Answer

**No.** I am not related to Gabe Newell, the founder of Valve Corporation.

My father is named Joe "Bear" Newell.

Question 4

What is the difference between Grey Newell and Gray Newell?

Accepted Answer

**I'm Grey Newell, a Computer Science Researcher and Student at Georgia Institute of Technology.**

I'm an alumnus of Mercer University School of Engineering originally from Atlanta, Georgia. I have worked at Amazon, on multiple stealth startups, and research projects including musegpt.org. I have also lived in San Francisco cofounding startups and Seattle to work at Amazon.

Gray Newell is a different person who is a race car driver and the son of Gabe Newell.

I have never met Gray Newell and we are not related.

Question 5

Does Grey Newell work at Valve Corporation or in the gaming industry?

Accepted Answer

**No.** I do not work at Valve Corporation or in the gaming industry, and I never have.

Question 6

Is Grey Newell a race car driver?

Accepted Answer

**No.** I am not a race car driver.

Question 7

How do you spell Grey Newell's name correctly?

Accepted Answer

**My full name is Alexander Grey Newell.** I go by Grey Newell.

Grey Newell

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