Mark Derho

AI Implementation Consultant & Developer
Journalist, Author and Puerto Rico Insider
Entreprenuer ​

A monolithic command center for AI integration architecture and high-authority tech and luxury lifestyle journalism, mapping the intersection of advanced systems engineering and Puerto Rico's evolving social and digital landscape.

Hello, my name is Mark Derho

 

I'm a contractor, consultant, journalist, and technology professional who's also looking for the right long-term team to build with.

My Internet career started as a result of reading the first issue of Wired in 1993. I was on track to become a lawyer. I had just graduated from the Baruch College Paralegal Program and had a great job in a white-shoe law firm in NYC. Then I picked up the very first issue of Wired Magazine. It introduced me to the World Wide Web, and it completely changed the direction of my life.

I taught myself HTML and Photoshop, and I immersed myself in this new technology that hardly anyone understood. I applied for a sales position with a startup called Foreman Interactive. Instead, I became the company's first web designer, building websites with the first WYSIWYG web development tool, Internet Creator. Looking back, I was fortunate to be there pioneering the beginning of the commercial web.

Over the next fifteen years, I worked throughout New York City with Fortune 500 corporations, startups, government agencies, nonprofits, and media companies. I wore many hats: web designer, developer, project manager, QA specialist, SEO strategist, content creator, documentation writer, and digital marketing consultant.

One of my favorite startup experiences was at CarDay, where I served as Director, managing a team of nine developers and designers while working directly with the CEO and CFO. Like many startups, it meant twelve-hour days, constant problem-solving, and learning how to move quickly without sacrificing quality.

Eventually, I built my own agency, Tech Savvy NYC, where I spent years helping small businesses establish their online presence. As an original Google Engage for Agencies partner, I focused on websites, search marketing, digital strategy, and helping businesses grow through technology.

One of the most rewarding chapters of my career was leading BIKE RENT NYC, which I led to become the largest bike rental company in the United States. Together with the team, we won a six-year, $60 million contract with New York City and Central Park. I helped build the technology ecosystem, websites, marketing systems, business integrations, sponsorship programs, and digital infrastructure that supported a team of more than 150 people.

Seven years ago, I moved to Puerto Rico and launched my own tourism business. Unfortunately, storefront rental costs forced me to close it, but that experience pushed me toward the next major transformation in my career: artificial intelligence.

Since then, I've fully embraced AI.

I've become a contributing journalist for Resident Magazine, writing +1,600 published articles covering artificial intelligence, technology, luxury real estate, hospitality, fintech, travel, innovation, and business leadership. Through interviews with CEOs, founders, entrepreneurs, and industry experts, I've learned how to communicate complex ideas in ways that engage both business and consumer audiences.

Today, I believe we're standing at another moment… like 1993.

Back then, the Internet changed everything.

Today, artificial intelligence is doing the same, x10.

I'm looking for an organization where I can contribute not just as a contractor or consultant, but as someone who understands technology from the ground floor, adapts quickly, and enjoys building products, solving problems, and helping great teams accomplish ambitious goals.

I've spent more than three decades evolving alongside technology. I've been fortunate to experience the birth of the commercial web, the growth of digital marketing, mobile technology, cloud computing, and now immersion in AI.

I'm excited for what's next, and I'd welcome the opportunity to build it together.

Thank you for taking the time to get to know me, and I look forward to speaking with you.

Executive Consultant | BIKE RENT NYC

Executive Consultant and digital strategist helping businesses build smarter systems, apps, websites, and growth strategies.

As the Executive Consultant at BIKE RENT NYC from 2015 to 2018, Mark Derho led the team that secured a $60 million, six-year RFP contract with the City of New York and the Central Park Conservancy. This milestone demonstrated Mark's ability to structure winning proposals (RFP's), navigate complex public-private partnerships, and align business strategy, and community building incentives; with municipal objectives in one of the most high-traffic destinations in the United States.

Journalist | Author for Resident Magazine

Journalist and Contributing Author for Resident Magazine

Mark Derho is a professional writer, author, and digital creative with a career built on volume, precision, and real-world performance. Mark has developed a production system refined over decades, deployed across media, technology, luxury, travel, real estate, and emerging innovation.

Mark's work balances narrative voice with strategic intent and written to be read, ranked, and remembered.

Reference: Carece Slaughter, Editor Resident Magazine

Carece Slaughter

Founder, Purpose Directed Strategies™ | Equipping high-capacity women to stop performing success and start living it | Strategic Advisor · Publisher · Executive

A Tech-Savvy Content Creator: Mark Derho Elevates Luxury Storytelling

I have had the pleasure of working with Mark Derho as he contributes his expertise to Resident.com as a freelance writer. Our collaboration has allowed me to witness firsthand his profound knowledge and exceptional skills in the tech and AI sectors.

As the Associate Publisher at Resident Media, I have closely worked with Mark on several projects and articles exploring the intersection of technology, AI, and the luxury world. His ability to blend technical insights with luxury storytelling has significantly enriched our publication's content. Additionally, we frequently discuss growth automation and content curation via artificial intelligence, an area to which Mark is deeply committed.

Mark's 25 years of experience in New York City's internet industry shine through in his work. His expertise spans:

Product and project management
Modern website design
Google-certified SEO/SEM/PPC marketing
Creative and technical copywriting
Business automation
Comprehensive content creation

Mark is unique in his ability to seamlessly integrate SEO into his writing. Unlike many authors, he is Google certified for organic search optimization and adeptly researches and implements keywords, meta tags, and meta descriptions within our system without requiring additional review. Over the course of our relationship, I have seen him adapt his style and expand his offerings to meet Resident.com's evolving needs.

On a personal level, Mark is a professional who continuously challenges himself to stay ahead of industry trends. His dedication to mastering new technologies and his commitment to excellence are truly commendable. He is not just a writer but a thought leader who brings innovative perspectives to every project. Mark's primary interest lies in artificial intelligence, and he excels in making complex subjects accessible and engaging for everyday readers, always with a touch of luxury.

I highly recommend connecting with Mark Derho to explore how his unique blend of tech-savvy expertise and creative storytelling can elevate your brand. His unparalleled ability to translate complex ideas into captivating stories makes him an invaluable asset to any luxury brand seeking to enhance its digital presence.

Development and Consulting: AI Systems, Automation

PR WEBSITE AGENCY

PR Website Agency in Puerto Rico

PR Website Agency specializes in high-performance websites and results-driven SEO/SEM marketing for brands seeking stronger digital visibility. From custom web design to strategic search engine optimization and paid search campaigns, the agency helps businesses attract qualified traffic, increase conversions, and build a powerful online presence in competitive markets.

Reference: Aran Darling, Manager VITEK CCTV

VITEKCCTV

"Mark built us a quality WordPress site, and delivered it on time and ready-to-go. He provided ample instruction for us to get started as first time WordPress users, to manage and update the site in-house. Mark is a fun and light-hearted person to work with, takes projects seriously, and has demonstrated a great deal of patience during some of the delays that were coming from our previous hosting company. So far, he has always been available for questions and follow-ups when needed, and I would recommend him without hesitation."

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Custom & Agentic Development: Enterprise and Start-Ups

Custom & Agentic Development: Enterprise and Start-Ups; Software and Apps,  Agentic

Entreprenuerial technology, AI invention and Implementations partnership (+15 Years); AI-Telephony, Security Analysis, Platform and Agent Development. 

Mark Derho ABC Channel 7 News

Mark Derho in the Media

Illegal bike hustlers target tourists, threaten vendors in Central Park
ABC News Channel 7 NYC, by CeFaan Kim on October 30, 2017.

"We share twenty percent of our revenue with the city so they're stealing from tax payers like you and me. It's not fair. We estimate losing between 1.5 and 2 million dollars this year alone just to illegal bike vendors," Derho says.

 

 

PARTNER: REFLEKT EXPERIENCES & FAST PRINTING NYC

Client Examples: REFLEKT EXPERIENCES & FAST PRINTING NYC

REFLEKT EXPERIENCES

Nationwide Experiential Marketing Agency. Live Event Printing, Immersive Photo Experiences, Live Event Printing and Personalization, and now featuring Custom App Development for Events.

FAST PRINTING NYC

Custom Apparel & Live Event Printing. FAST PRINTING NYC-NJ – “Quality and People You Can Count On, When It Matters Most”. Custom t-shirts, sweatshirts and apparel, promo products and merch, and live event printing services.

Mark Derho and Artist at SURCO Gallery Art Show at La Concha May 2026

Start-Up: Software and System Development

AI Implementation; Agent Development, Website Design and Development

Mark Derho ABC Channel 7 News

Mark Derho in the Media

Client Websites

212 PHOTO BOOTH NYC

212 PHOTO BOOTH
A2Z PARTY

Working together on websites, SEO and Email Marketing for 15 Years.
– Inna and Elliot Erlich, NYC

REFLEKT EXPERIENCES

REFLEKT EXPERIENCES
FAST PRINTING NYC

Working together on websites and SEO for 12 Years, and now focused on custom app development and building intelligent solutions to elite tradeshows events. 

– Vlad Kalman

VITEK CCTV

VITEKCCTV

1000 page WorrPress website and training. 

Connexo | OilPas

CONEXO INC.

Five related websites built in network, highly technical. CONEXO Inc. is based on Puerto Rico. 

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Contact Mark Derho

(718) 809-0034

tLuxury Lifestyle – Tech and Gear – AI Specialis

Mark Derho on Resident Magazine

Over 200 articles published in 2024-2025

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