Johnny Drummond
AI-Native Developer & Maritime Technology Leader
Based in Mallorca, Spain · CET / GMT+1
Twenty-five years commanding some of the world's most complex privately owned superyachts — including three consecutive 56-metre Perini Navis operated worldwide — followed by solo-building a production SaaS platform from zero using Claude as an AI coding partner. A rare combination of deep domain expertise and modern full-stack development capability.
Platform
Solo-built production SaaS serving 12,757+ vessels
Architecture
AI-first: Claude API, semantic search, intelligent automation
Domain
20+ years maritime leadership translated to product development
Stack
Full-stack TypeScript with Nuxt 3, Vue 3, Supabase, Vercel
Platform Built
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2024 – PresentXplor · xplor.io · Mallorca, Spain
12,757+
Vessels
200+
Brokerages
18
Months
A full-production B2B SaaS platform for the luxury yacht charter industry — built solo, from zero, using Claude as AI pair-programmer. AI-first architecture with semantic search, natural language intent extraction, automated broker discovery, and intelligent proposal generation.
- –AI-powered semantic search using pgvector/HNSW embeddings with Claude-powered intent extraction — natural language queries resolved to structured yacht filters in real time
- –Multi-tenant platform serving owners, brokers, crew, and charter clients with role-based access, KYC verification, and custom enrollment flows
- –Real-time messaging system (CharterBox) with reactions, threading, read receipts, file attachments, and group administration
- –Charter Hub — per-charter planning portal with AI itinerary generation, per-section captain locking, and PDF export
- –FairSeas crew earnings model — 50% of platform earnings directed to crew, integrated into the core financial architecture
- –Automated broker discovery pipeline using Serper API with live price extraction from 35+ brokerage websites
- –AI-generated charter proposals via Claude API with branded email delivery through Postmark transactional system
- –Instagram Platform API integration: OAuth 2.0, long-lived token exchange, media grids, and video playback
- –Full SEO architecture with destination landing pages, JSON-LD structured data, dynamic sitemap generation, and server-side rendering
- –DocuSign contract signing, Stripe payments, and Make.com social media automation pipeline
Technical Architecture
AI & APIs
Claude API (Anthropic), OpenAI API, Serper (Google Search)
Frontend
Nuxt 3, Vue 3, TypeScript
Backend & Data
Supabase, PostgreSQL, Row Level Security
Infrastructure & Services
Vercel, Stripe, Postmark
Maritime Career
Charter and owner trips across the US East Coast, Bahamas and Caribbean.
Full operational responsibility: navigation, safety, refit management, budgeting, accounting, payroll, insurances, customs and immigration. Concurrently managed charter and sale of S/Y Zenji (2011–2013).
Worldwide itinerary; refit management; led purchase of S/Y Asahi for the owner in 2011.
Worldwide itinerary; refit management; led sale of Santa Maria and her tenders for the owner.
Maintenance, navigation, safety and refit management.
Installation, maintenance and commissioning of all mechanical components; assistant to Chief Mechanical Engineer.
Qualifications & Education