Patrick H.

About Patrick H.

I build innovative technology platforms that solve real problems at scale.As the Founder & CEO of Disctopia and Executive Director of A Cultivated Mindset, I’ve spent the past decade leading product development, engineering teams, digital transformation projects, and enterprise-level solutions across streaming, AI, cloud infrastructure, and custom applications.My experience spans full-cycle product strategy:concept → user research → architecture → development → launch → growth.At Disctopia, I built a creator-first streaming and media-tech ecosystem with a patented analytics system (TruePlay), enterprise SaaS offerings, and the acquisition of Wavve.co to expand into multi-format content creation, advertising, and data-driven monetization.At ACM, I’ve led major projects for enterprise and government clients, building solutions on Azure, Umbraco, SharePoint, Power Platform, and custom mobile/web applications that support thousands of users.I’m passionate about:• Product innovation• AI-driven solutions• Platform architecture• Digital transformation• Creative and media technology• Building teams and scaling ideas from zero to one

Experience

1. Executive Director

   A Cultivated Mindset

   Nov 2011 — Present

   A Cultivated Mindset is a technology consulting and product development studio building enterprise-level digital solutions.Key accomplishments:• Led delivery of solutions for healthcare, energy, real estate, manufacturing, government, and nonprofit sectors• Successfully converted and transferred cores services to AI developments and workforce automation• Managed cross-functional teams of developers, designers, engineers, and analysts• Expert in Azure Gov, Umbraco, SharePoint, Power Platform, and custom mobile apps• Delivered multi-year digital projects including LMS platforms, workforce tools, content hubs, and enterprise applications• Developed methodology for product strategy, requirements, sprint planning, testing, and deployment• Built a service model supporting clients with $20M+ revenue and complex technology needs

Education

• Livingstone College

  BS, Computer Information Systems

  2001 — 2004

• University of North Carolina at Charlotte

  Master's, Information Technology; Software and Information Systems w; Business Management Concentration

  2004 — 2006

• Central Piedmont Community College

  SIX Sigma Green Belt, Information Technology Management

  2005 — 2005

Skills

• Requirements Gathering
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Sdlc
• Kickstart
• IT Management
• Program Management
• Information Technology
• Business Strategy
• Web Design
• Process Improvement
• Vendor Management
• Web Development
• Process Engineering
• SEO
• Business Analysis
• Crowdfunding
• Rfp Design
• Textiles
• Software Project Management
• Crm
• Teaching
• Quality Assurance
• Six Sigma
• Business Process
• Fabric Selection
• China Manufacturing
• Graphic Design
• Mobile Applications
• Public Speaking
• Rfp Generation
• Pmo
• Leadership
• Global Management
• Databases
• Innovation
• Management
• Business Intelligence
• Speaking Engagements
• International Business
• Security