Building Applied AI Solutions to Real World Problems.

From scaling startups to 5 million users to engineering autonomous tech, I build systems from the ground up. Currently, I am advising enterprises on AI systems development while sandboxing R&D projects across multiple industries.

Ben Gervais speaking at WOW Summit Hong Kong on Advanced AI-Powered Agent Development

I Bring Deep Technical Experience.
So You Can Build With Confidence.

Over the last two decades, I’ve led engineering teams to build platforms for millions of users, acted as the technical right-hand to multiple CEOs, and guided startups through to successful acquisitions.

I’ve been building with AI since 2017, integrating LLMs in production applications since the 2021 OpenAI GPT-3 Private Beta, and leveraging agentic software development tools from the earliest releases.

I've lived through the wild swings of tech trends, from the rapid churn of web frameworks to the current AI boom. But the underlying reality never changes. Underneath the glossy interfaces, systems still rely on the same core computing principles.

I help enterprises navigate the transition to autonomous AI without breaking their infrastructure, building on immutable foundations rather than fleeting trends.

Inside the R&D Lab

Currently based in Taiwan, I work with local inference and agentic tools as well as cloud AI infrastructure like Google Vertex AI. I have built out Linux based NVIDA multi-GPU workstations and work with the Apple MLX layer in addition to traditional software design and development for practical applications. This hands-on work keeps my advisory grounded in reality, not whitepapers.

The Automation Backend

Modular LLM Engine. A self-improving automation layer where I test multi-agent orchestration, vector databases, and dynamic code generation workflows in real-time.

Cognitive Interfaces & UX

Custom LMS Platforms. Proprietary spaces where I experiment with human engagement optimization, cognitive retention, and UX architectures across domains like industrial training, compliance, and education.

The Consumer Edge

Aggregate Web Apps. High-traffic consumer tools built specifically to stress-test real-time API latency, model drift, and cost-efficiency at scale across global networks.

Biomedical Computation

Deep Tech Moonshot. Building the data pipelines and AI models required to analyze, halt, and reverse spinal bone fusion and autoimmune inflammation (specifically Ankylosing Spondylitis).

Ben Gervais in the R&D Lab

About Ben Gervais

Global Context
Based in Taiwan (Gold Card). Over a decade of operational experience across Japan, China, and Thailand.
Technical Core
Deep expertise software development, AI & Automation, decentralization and cloud infrastruture. Primary stacks include NodeJS, Python, Linux, and a wide variety of OSS tooling.
Hardware & Bio-computation
Active researcher in longevity, nootropics, biotech for autoimmune inflammation and spinal fusion. Hardware lab enthusiast built multi-GPU ML workstation, Arduino, Raspberry Pi and robotic components.
Langauges
Fluent in English, Mandarin, and French.

The Story So Far: A 24-Year Career Development Arc

2018 - Present

AI & Autonomous Systems

Led engineering for a massive data dashboard supporting 5000+ digital assets across 12 distributed networks, resulting in a successful acquisition. Gained early access to the OpenAI GPT-3 private beta in 2021, leading some of the first production integrations of LLMs. Currently focused on modular AI automation and architecture advisory.

2015 - 2023

Startups & Scale

Acted as Technical Co-Founder and Tech Lead for multiple startups. Architected infrastructure for a communications app that scaled to 5M+ users and $10M+ ARR. Handled everything from API development to managing DevOps and filtering/hiring technical teams globally.

2006 - 2013

Instruction & Human Systems

Built a foundation in clear communication and knowledge transfer. Taught curriculum across China and Japan, and managed the development of SCORM e-learning platforms that trained over 100,000 corporate users (including Exxon Mobil).

2002 - 2008

Fault-Tolerant Foundations

Learned the absolute necessity of rigorous protocols in mission-critical environments. Served as a Radio Systems Artillery Gunner (Canadian Forces), managed corporate security responses, handled frontline telecommunications troubleshooting, and trained in audio engineering and signal processing.

Strategic Advisory

I don't do work-for-hire, staff augmentation, or freelance coding. My best work happens when I partner with a team in a stragegic advisory role, bringing technical leadership, conceptualizing architecture, identifying blind spots, and providing a clear, risk-mitigated roadmap for your internal developers to execute.

I take on a highly selective number of enterprise advisory roles to maintain sharp industry context and fund my biomedical R&D.

If your company is trying to deploy autonomous or AI-driven workflows and you want an outside perspective to audit your plan before you spend millions, we should talk.

Advisory Application

Deep Tech R&D Moonshots

From AI powered R&D to building novel biomedical solutions, I have my sights set on the future in a way that understands how to achieve maximum leverage with today's technology. With a deep passion driving the projects I put my vision and energy into, it's an exciting time to be building right now.

Interested in funding deep tech moonshots? Let's connect.