Derek Thompson of Ambassador came by for a discussion about code generation and artificial intelligence. I had began engaging with Derek's team about the importance of maintaining OpenAPI specs while generating code on Bluesky, and they agreed to have Derek come and share more of his expertise with me on the subject. I was very pleased to hear that first, they weren't focused on client SDKs, and they are generating server stubs, mock servers, and all the details that go with that. I was also very satisfied to hear of their embrace of OpenAPI, but also overlays and Arazzo. I enjoyed Derek's expertise in both API but also AI, and his focus on the developer, as well as respect for OpenAPI.
API Evangelist Conversation With Derek Thompson of Ambassador
with
Derek Thompson
, Bit Flipoer
at Amabassador Labs
March 6, 2025
Derek Thompson
Bit Flipoer at Amabassador Labs
Derek Thompson is a Senior Software Engineer with a strong background in SaaS architecture, applied AI, and intuitive UX design. Currently leading a greenfield project at Ambassador, he specializes in integrating Large Language Models (LLMs) and generative AI into innovative solutions. Prior to this, he played a key role at Stoplight, contributing to API design advancements and supporting the company’s successful acquisition by SmartBear.