Derek Dahmer

Derek Dahmer is an accomplished AI Product Engineer at Brain Co. since September 2025, with a robust background in software engineering and leadership roles across various innovative companies. Previously, as a Senior Software Engineer at Alchemy, Derek developed full stack applications for blockchain developers and led significant infrastructure projects. At Scale AI, Derek contributed to human labeling tools for 3D datasets and enhanced task efficiency through machine learning integration. Derek's entrepreneurial spirit is evident from co-founding EventGeek, which was part of the Y Combinator S16 batch, as well as Marvina and Prepfly, showcasing a strong track record in building successful engineering teams and products. Holding a BSE in Computer Science from the University of Pennsylvania, Derek has cultivated a diverse skill set across multiple programming languages and technologies throughout a career that began in 2009.