About Patrick Stuart
Christian, Husband, Father, Senior Front End Engineer, AI Expert, and Technology Enthusiast
👶 From the Beginning
Family, Adoption, and Early Years
Early Beginnings
⚙️ Engineer at Heart
"As engineers, we were going to be in a position to change the world - not just study it,"-Henry Petroski from his book, To Engineer Is Human: The Role of Failure in Successful Design
Technology Enthusiast
🎮 Avid Video Game Player
From Pong to Modern Gaming • Console to PC • MMORPG Veteran
💼 Career Journey
From Systems Analyst to Senior Front End Engineer
Xerox Corporation
Systems Analyst and Production Consultant. Developed solutions in PostScript, VIPP, and JavaScript.
Bureau of Engraving
Helped run Bureau of Engraving, Inc. to launch a digital print division and transform a correspondence school into the digital age.
NPSRS, LLC
Founded company to develop custom solutions around Control4 and SmartThings platforms. Wrote drivers, apps, and integrations.
Hubitat
Head of Product & Business Development. Helped build the core hub code UI/UX, Hubitat Dashboard, Maker API, and many apps.
Art Instruction Schools
As President, migrated 20-year-old databases and launched their online platform in July 2015.
Avoya Travel
Senior Front-End Engineer since 2019. Building exceptional user experiences and leading development teams.
Beyond Technology
🎤 Entertainment
Patrick has been the host of various podcasts, most notably "Today in Print", "Money Well Spent", "No Limits", and "The Commute", and hosted "Live Code Fridays" from his Stuarttech Studios.
🏗️ Stuarttech Studios - A full broadcast and podcast studio built from scratch in his basement, complete with professional audio equipment and streaming capabilities
🎾 Tennis Journey
Patrick played competitive tennis at an early age, showing great promise in the sport. However, a car accident at age 18 derailed that path, putting his tennis career on hold for nearly three decades.
Twenty-eight years later, Patrick rediscovered his passion for tennis, returning to the court to play USTA league and tournaments. He also served as a high school tennis coach, sharing his knowledge and love of the game with young players.
🎾 From competitive youth player to USTA league competitor and high school coach - a true tennis comeback story
🏠 Current Role
Patrick joined Avoya Travel in 2019 as Senior Front-End Engineer and has been there ever since, focusing on building exceptional user experiences and leading development teams.
🚀 Senior Front-End Engineer with expertise in modern JavaScript frameworks and 25+ years of development experience
⛳ Golf Passion
Patrick's grandfather made him a cut-down set of irons to practice as a kid, introducing him to the game of golf at an early age. While he enjoyed the sport, it wasn't until recently that he decided to take it seriously.
After joining a country club with his wife, who is also learning the game, Patrick has embraced golf as a serious pursuit, combining his love for the sport with quality time spent with his partner.
⛳ From childhood practice with grandpa's cut-down irons to country club membership with his wife - golf has become a family affair
Audio & Video Production
A lifelong passion for storytelling through sound and visual media, from high school broadcasting to professional production studios.
Journey Timeline
Early Foundations
High School & Church
KHOP TV Director & Talent
Started my media journey in high school as both director and on-camera talent for KHOP TV, learning the fundamentals of television production and broadcast media.
Church Sound Engineer (Age 14)
Began operating the sound board for church services at just 14 years old, developing technical skills and understanding of live audio production that would serve me throughout my career.
Freelance Videographer
Worked as a freelance videographer during high school and college, capturing events and building foundational skills in visual storytelling and camera operation.
Professional Training
NYC & College Years
Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute
Studied acting at the prestigious Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute in New York City, learning method acting techniques and deepening my understanding of performance and character development.
NYU Tisch School of the Arts
Continued formal education at NYU's renowned Tisch School of the Arts, expanding my knowledge of film, television, and theatrical arts in one of the world's premier arts programs.
College Radio Station Manager
Managed and operated the college radio station at Purdue University, overseeing programming, training DJs, and maintaining broadcast equipment while developing leadership skills in media operations.
Creative Ventures
College & Early Career
Improv Group Founding Member
Co-founded an improvisational comedy group in college, developing quick-thinking skills, comedic timing, and collaborative performance abilities that enhanced my creative toolkit.
Video Production Work
Produced various video content during college years, gaining hands-on experience with editing, directing, and post-production workflows that laid the groundwork for future professional work.
Sound Engineering for Productions
Continued providing sound engineering services for various productions throughout my career, maintaining and expanding my technical expertise in live audio production.
Professional Studios
Entrepreneurship & Leadership
Stuarttech Studios Owner
Founded and operated Stuarttech Studios, a full-service television production company and livestream studio, providing comprehensive video production services and pioneering early livestream technology solutions.
Production Director - San Diego Church
Served as Production Director for a large church in San Diego, overseeing all aspects of production.
National TV Commercial Producer
Produced several national television commercials, managing all phases from concept development through post-production and broadcast delivery, working with major brands and advertising agencies.
Post-Production & Editing
Digital Content Creation
Independent Film Editing
Edited a short independent film, handling all aspects of post-production from initial rough cuts through final color correction and sound mixing. This project showcased comprehensive editing skills and creative storytelling through the editing process.
Commercial & Industrial Content
Extensive experience editing commercial and industrial content, creating polished, professional videos that effectively communicate brand messages and technical information with precision timing and visual appeal.
Digital Media & Social Content
Proficient in editing podcasts, YouTube videos, and various social media content, adapting editing styles and formats to match platform-specific requirements and audience expectations across different digital channels.
On-Camera Work
Acting & Performance
Film & Television Actor
Worked as a professional actor on several films and television pilots, bringing my formal training from Lee Strasberg and NYU Tisch to on-screen performances and gaining valuable experience on both sides of the camera.
Core Expertise
Video Production
Audio Engineering
Post-Production
Live Streaming
Acting & Performance
🎭 Stand-Up Comedy Career
7 Years • 300+ Shows • Nationwide Performances
🎪 Comedy Journey
Patrick spent 7 years in the world of stand-up comedy, performing over 300 shows across the United States. Starting in Minnesota, his comedy career took him to stages all across the country.
💝 All comedy earnings were donated to charity
🌟 Working with Legends
Patrick had the honor of opening for and working alongside some of comedy's biggest names:
Louie Anderson
Emmy Award Winner
Scott Hansen
Comedy Veteran
Jim Wiggins
Stand-Up Legend
Kevin Meaney
Comedy Icon
🗺️ Nationwide Performances
Patrick's comedy career took him to stages across the country, performing in major cities and venues:
🎯 Comedy Highlights
300+ Shows
Performed across 7 years
Opening Act
Regular opener for headliners
Host Experience
Hosted shows and events
✝️ Faith & Service
Christian Faith, Church Leadership, and Mentoring
❤️ Charitable Giving & Community Service
Serving Others Through Action and Generosity
🍞 Hunger & Homelessness
Food Bank Volunteer
Working hands-on to feed the hungry
Homeless Shelter Support
Providing shelter and hope to those in need
Meal Programs
Serving hot meals to the community
🎗️ Health & Medical Research
Cancer Research
Supporting research for life-saving treatments
Medical Organizations
Contributing to healthcare initiatives
Health Advocacy
Supporting medical advancement causes
⛪ Faith & Community Organizations
Church Support
Supporting local and global church missions
Faith-Based Organizations
Contributing to Christian ministries
Mission Work
Supporting global ministry efforts
🎉 Charity Events & Fundraising
Patrick actively participates in and organizes charity events, using his event production skills to maximize impact for worthy causes.
🗳️ Civic & Political Engagement
Believing in the importance of civic participation, Patrick supports political causes and candidates that align with his values and faith.
"Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap."
- Luke 6:38
👨👩👧👦 Family Life
Love, Marriage, and the Modern Brady Bunch
🎵 New Beginnings
As Billy Joel sang, "Got a new wife, got a good life, and the family is fine." After his divorce, Patrick found love again and got remarried in 2022 to an amazing woman who has brought new joy and happiness to his life.
💕 2022 brought new love and a beautiful blended family
🤖 AI Expertise
Prompt Engineering, LLM Platforms, and Generative AI
🎯 Prompt Engineering
Patrick is proficient in prompt engineering across leading AI platforms, crafting effective prompts to maximize AI model performance and achieve desired outcomes.
💡 Expert in crafting prompts that unlock the full potential of AI models
🚀 Leading AI Platforms
Proficient with the latest AI platforms and tools, including:
ChatGPT
OpenAI's GPT
Grok
xAI Platform
Claude
Anthropic AI
Cursor
AI-Powered IDE
Gemini
Google AI
Hugging Face
AI Model Hub
🏠 Local LLM & Model Training
Experienced with local large language model deployment and model training, including:
🎨 Generative AI
Text Generation
Creative writing, content creation
Photo Generation
AI-powered image creation
Video Generation
AI video creation and editing
Audio Generation
AI music and sound creation
🚀 Passionate about pushing the boundaries of generative AI across all media types
🇺🇸 Political Involvement
A lifelong commitment to Convervative Republican values and democratic participation, from grassroots organizing to campaign management.
Campaign Management
Leadership & Strategic Roles
US House Seat Exploratory Committee Manager
Patrick served as Campaign Manager for a US House seat exploratory committee, demonstrating his evolution from volunteer to campaign leadership. In this role, he was responsible for strategic planning, fundraising coordination, volunteer management, and overall campaign operations during the crucial exploratory phase.
Local Politics Advisory
School Board & City Council
School Board Campaign Advisor
Patrick provided strategic advice and campaign support for school board candidates, understanding that education policy is where politics most directly impacts families and communities. His involvement helped candidates navigate the unique challenges of school board races.
City Council Race Advisor
As an advisor for city council races, Patrick brought his campaign experience to local government elections. He helped candidates develop effective messaging, organize volunteer efforts, and navigate the retail politics essential to successful municipal campaigns.
Core Political Principles
Constitutional Conservative
Limited government, individual liberty
Grassroots Democracy
Citizen participation, community engagement
Faith-Based Values
Traditional values, moral leadership
"Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children's children what it was once like in the United States where men were free."
- Ronald Reagan