Derek Coleman

AI Researcher | AI Infrastructure | LLMOps Infrastructure | Top-Tier Microsoft for Startups Innovator

United States

About

I am an AI Researcher and CEO of DCAssociates Group, building enterprise-scale model-routing infrastructure and LLMOps platforms. Highlights include: Built out a Model-Routing Gateway orchestrating multi-model AI across hybrid and multi-cloud environments (Azure Foundry, OCI, on-prem GPU) 🔧 Recognised as a Top-Tier Microsoft for Startups Innovator + MBE-certified ISV 💼 I partner with enterprise teams to reduce latency, optimise cost, enforce compliance and unlock new AI-driven workflows. I’m actively researching adaptive model-routing, automated inference pipelines and next-gen LLMOps systems. ✉️ Let’s connect if you’re scaling AI infrastructure or exploring multi-model routing. #AI #GeneralAI #LLM #MachineLearning #Innovation #TechLeadership #DecentralWorld #Kubernetes #IVR #KoreAI #GoogleCCAI #SoftwareArchitecture #InfrastructureDevelopment

Experience

  • Derek Coleman and Associates Corporation (Full-time · 16 yrs 6 mos)
    • Chief Executive Officer
      Jan 2010 - Present · 16 yrs 6 mos

    • Founder at Derek Coleman & Associates Corporation
      Jan 2010 - Present · 16 yrs 6 mos

      I am an AI Researcher and CEO of DCAssociates Group, focused on designing and deploying enterprise-scale model-routing infrastructure and LLMOps platforms. I lead efforts to orchestrate GPT, Claude, Gemini and open-source models across hybrid and multi-cloud environments (Azure Foundry, OCI, on-prem GPU). Highlights: • Developed a Model-Routing Gateway enabling real-time orchestration across multiple LLM endpoints. • Integrated natively with Azure Foundry and enabled enterprises to deploy AI workflows with observability, cost-control and compliance. • Listed infrastructure solutions on the Azure Marketplace; achieving top tier ARR and enterprise traction. • Member of Microsoft for Startups (Top-Tier) and MBE-certified ISV. I collaborate with enterprise teams to reduce latency, optimise cost, enforce compliance and unlock new AI-driven workflows. I’m actively researching adaptive model-routing strategies, automated inference pipelines and next-generation LLMOps systems. Let’s connect if you’re scaling AI infrastructure or exploring multi-model orchestration. 📧 [email protected] | 🌐 www.dcassociatesgroup.com

  • Founder at DecentralWorld
    Nov 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 8 mos

    As the founder of DecentralWorld Inc., I'm spearheading the development of CerebAI, our groundbreaking AI-powered enterprise software platform. We're revolutionizing the software development landscape, empowering developers with General AI and LLMs to supercharge their workflows. CerebAI streamlines coding, automates debugging, and centralizes knowledge for unprecedented efficiency gains. My passion lies in harnessing AI's transformative potential to redefine software creation. I envision a future where AI acts as a powerful collaborator, enabling developers to focus on innovation and deliver exceptional software products faster than ever before.