Drew Hastings

Drew Hastings is a veteran software engineer, cloud architect, and AI infrastructure expert with more than two decades of experience in multi-tenant hosting, cloud computing, and AI deployment at scale. As the second employee and first engineer at HostGator, he was instrumental in building and scaling the company’s hosting platform to support millions of users worldwide. During his tenure, Drew developed HostGator’s core multi-tenant infrastructure, automated hosting operations, and optimized server efficiency, making the company one of the most well-regarded web hosting providers in the industry. His contributions helped HostGator become a dominant force in hosting, leading to its eventual acquisition by GoDaddy.

With a deep understanding of large-scale infrastructure, high-availability systems, and multi-tenant environments, Drew continued his career by architecting and optimizing enterprise cloud platforms for major organizations. His work in automated deployment, security-hardening, and high-performance hosting has enabled businesses to scale their applications seamlessly while maintaining operational efficiency. His ability to design and deploy resilient cloud infrastructures capable of handling millions of end-users has made him a sought-after expert in the field of AI infrastructure, cloud automation, and distributed computing.

As the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Coherently AI, Drew leads the company’s AI orchestration, multi-tenant architecture, and high-performance networking initiatives. His expertise in cloud optimization, automated infrastructure management, and AI workload distribution ensures that Coherently AI delivers best-in-class AI deployment solutions for enterprises, telcos, and cloud providers. With a passion for automation, AI optimization, and cutting-edge infrastructure, Drew continues to drive innovation in AI infrastructure, helping organizations build secure, scalable, and high-efficiency AI ecosystems that are designed for future-proof growth and performance.