Let's Build Something Together
I'm always excited to connect with people working on interesting challenges. Whether you need hands-on AI implementation, strategic advisory, or just want to chat about the future of observable AI systems — I'd love to hear from you.
Quick reach: [email protected] • Austin, TX • Usually respond within 24 hours
How We Can Work Together
☕ Quick Chat
30-minute discovery call to discuss your challenges and explore how I can help.
Perfect for: Initial connections, brainstorming, quick technical questions
🧭 Strategic Advisory
Ongoing guidance for teams building AI systems, from architecture to production.
Perfect for: CTOs, engineering leaders, investment teams
🛠️ Hands-on Consulting
Roll up my sleeves and help you build observable, compliant AI systems that scale.
Perfect for: Production deployments, regulatory compliance, performance optimization
🎤 Speaking & Workshops
Share practical insights from the trenches of building AI systems that actually work.
Perfect for: Conferences, corporate training, university guest lectures
👥 Community Collaboration
Partner on open source projects, sponsor events, or co-create with our 1,600+ AIMUG members.
Perfect for: Hackathons, beta testing, talent sourcing
✨ Something Else?
Have a unique challenge or opportunity? I'm always open to creative collaborations.
Perfect for: The unexpected, the ambitious, the game-changing
What I Bring to the Table
Production AI & MLOps Focus Areas
AI & MLOps Consulting - Always Cool AI
Building production AI systems you can trust in high-stakes environments. I bring the same operational discipline that reduced Oracle's outages by 58% to AI implementations—ensuring your systems work reliably when it matters most.
Specifically, I focus on production MLOps using:
- • Full-Stack ML Observability: Complete traceability using LangFuse for LLM observability, OpenTelemetry for distributed tracing, Phoenix for ML monitoring, and Grafana for visualization
- • Model Governance & Compliance: Automated audit trails and compliance checking for FDA, NRC, and financial regulatory requirements
- • Open Source MLOps Stack: Vendor-agnostic tools that avoid lock-in while maintaining enterprise-grade capabilities
- • Continuous Evaluation: Implementing Ragas and DeepEval for automated model quality assessment alongside production monitoring
Result: Zero compliance violations in 18 months of production deployments. Every model decision traceable, every metric auditable, every system ready for regulatory review.
Operational Leadership - Always Cool Brands
As Co-Founder handling Engineering & Finance, I run real operations in regulated industries — giving me practical insights into where AI actually creates value.
- • Real-world testing ground for AI automation in FDA-regulated environments
- • Deep understanding of supply chain and compliance requirements
- • Battle-tested solutions that have prevented millions in potential violations
- • Practical experience scaling from startup to production
Strategic Advisory - KeyBanc Mosaic Team
Advising investment professionals on how technology drives portfolio value and competitive advantage.
- • Technical due diligence and risk assessment
- • Technology strategy for sustainable growth
- • AI adoption roadmaps and implementation planning
- • Full-stack analysis from infrastructure to AI
Speaking & Workshop Topics
I share hard-won lessons from the trenches, not theory. Topics are tailored for different audiences:
For Technical Conferences & Engineering Teams:
- • "Production MLOps: LangFuse + OpenTelemetry for Observable AI at Scale"
- • "Open Source MLOps Stack: LangFuse, Phoenix, Jaeger, and Grafana in Production"
- • "From POC to Production: LangGraph & Model Governance in Regulated Industries"
- • "The MCP Revolution: Building Interoperable AI Agent Systems"
For Executives, Board Members & Investment Teams:
- • "Building AI Systems Board Members Can Trust"
- • "AI Compliance Without Compromise: FDA, Nuclear, and Beyond"
- • "The True Cost of AI: From POC to Production at Scale"
- • "Lessons from Hyperscale: What Oracle Taught Me About AI Operations"
For Mixed Technical & Business Audiences:
- • "AI in Regulated Industries: Balancing Innovation with Compliance"
- • "From Food Supply Chains to Nuclear Safety: AI Systems That Pass Audits"
- • "Building Observable AI: Why Traceability Matters for Everyone"
Recent Impact
Food Tech Startup: Reduced ingredient validation time from 12 months to 12 weeks using LangGraph-powered automation. Zero compliance violations in 18 months of operation.
Nuclear Energy Partner: Implemented 100% traceable AI decision system with complete audit trails. Every recommendation backed by source documentation and confidence scores.
Austin LangChain AIMUG: Growing from 0 to 1,600+ practitioners in 18 months. Regular hackathons, workshops, and production deployments emerging from our community collaborations.
Ready to Get Started?
Let's discuss how we can build something amazing together. I'm just an email away.
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/colinmcnamara
Twitter: @colinmcnamara
GitHub: github.com/colinmcnamara
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