Derek Scherer

I have an inner world of technological optimism and aesthetic wonder, and I strive to make it reality.

My greatest engineering passions are AI, Automation, and Graphical Simulations.

My purpose is to equip the honorable builders and creators with the tools and knowledge to thrive in an age of rapid technological change.

Consulting

Equip your business to surf the waves of technological change with hands-on AI, automation, and simulation expertise. I offer a clear path for engagement, from an initial strategic assessment to a long-term partnership.

Readiness Assessment: Audit & Strategize. We'll find your highest-impact opportunities and create a clear roadmap.
Nimble Microproject: Build & Implement. We'll rapidly build a custom solution to solve a key problem.
Retained Technology Partner: Guide & Evolve. Your long-term fractional expert to navigate technological change and ensure continuous growth.

Value-first pricing (goal-based or retainer) for honorable builders focused on ROI.

Cognichine

A business vehicle for my innovative tech projects.

Cognichine.com

Videos

The Holodeck is Here: AI's New "Extended Mind"

The Holodeck runs on "Intermediate Formats." Here is why DeepMind and World Labs are pivoting to 3D agents.

Outclassed by AI. Now What?

We are entering the "Engine Era," where human intellect is being outclassed by machines.

AI will Automate Everything. This Formula Explains Why.

Deciding when to automate isn't about chasing the latest technology—it's about economics. Specifically, the inequality: C < b * n.

AI Killed My Medical Simulator. (And Why That's a Good Thing)

Why pivoting away from traditional rendering pipelines to generative AI frameworks was the only logical choice.