I partner with organizations to solve complex technical challenges, build AI-driven solutions, and share knowledge through speaking and community engagement.

AI Consulting

Always Cool AI - Observable AI You Can Trust

I bring the same discipline that reduced Oracle's outages by 58% to AI systems. Having survived 38 enterprise audits and managed infrastructure for the White House and Marine Corps, I know what "mission-critical" really means.

• Agent Observability: Using the same OpenTelemetry patterns that helped me manage 116,000 devices at Oracle
• Continuous Optimization: Applying lessons from saving 844 engineering hours/year through automation
• Compliance Expertise: Drawing from 38 successful audits across FDA, nuclear, and government sectors
• Proven Scale: Techniques tested on systems supporting nation-state infrastructure

Operational Leadership

Always Cool Brands - Co-Founder, Engineering & Finance

Beyond consulting, I actively run Engineering and Finance operations at Always Cool Brands, where we build better-for-you food products with transparent supply chains. This hands-on experience directly informs my AI solutions:

• Real-world testing ground for AI automation in regulated industries
• Deep understanding of FDA compliance and food safety requirements
• Practical experience scaling operations from startup to production
• Battle-tested solutions that have saved millions in potential violations

Advisory Services

Mosaic Team at KeyBanc

As a member of KeyBanc's Mosaic team, I advise investment professionals on how technology shapes their portfolios and drives profitability. My work focuses on:

• Evaluating technical risk across portfolio companies
• Assessing technology's impact on business models and competitive positioning
• Setting long-term technology strategy for sustainable growth
• Analyzing the full tech stack - from infrastructure to AI - and its influence on profitability
• Providing actionable insights for investment decisions and value creation

Speaking & Workshops

I share practical insights from building and scaling AI systems at conferences, corporate workshops, and universities. My talks focus on real-world implementation stories, lessons learned, and actionable strategies for:

• Moving from POC to production with LangGraph/LangChain
• Building observable AI systems with OpenTelemetry
• AI in regulated industries: compliance without compromising innovation
• From hyperscale infrastructure to AI: transferable lessons

Community & Open Source

As founder of Austin LangChain AIMUG (1,000+ members), I believe in building AI through collaboration. I'm actively involved in open source projects and welcome partnerships for:

• Community Events: Sponsored meetups, hackathons, and knowledge sharing sessions
• Open Source Projects: LangChain/LangGraph ecosystem, AI observability tools, and safety frameworks
• Product Development: Beta testing, user feedback, and real-world validation
• Talent Connection: Access to a network of AI practitioners and enthusiasts

Let's Build Something Together

Whether you need hands-on AI implementation, strategic technology advisory, conference speakers, or community partnerships, I'm here to help. Let's discuss how we can create real value for your organization.

Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/colinmcnamara
GitHub: github.com/colinmcnamara