Derrick Edward
Director & Co-Founder
Harnex AI
I’m an engineer, entrepreneur, and Co-Founder of Harnex AI, helping businesses strategically adopt AI. Born in Chennai and raised in Auckland my whole life, I bring a multicultural and global perspective to technology. With a BE in Computer Engineering from the University of Canterbury, my expertise spans software, cloud, and AI engineering. My focus is practical, responsible AI, guiding businesses to innovate ethically. I’ve led community initiatives like the FLINT network under TUANZ, created the FLINT Talks podcast, and actively contribute to AI ethics discussions through the TUANZ AI Working Group. I also create educational content on YouTube to promote thoughtful AI adoption. Outside work, I enjoy basketball, chess, hiking, philosophy, psychology, podcasts, and exploring Auckland’s food scene with my partner and friends.