Patrick J. Wilson, UI/UX

Leader. Architect. Designer. Developer. Author.

Praise

Patrick is a strong UI expert. He uses his expertise to craft User Interfaces that are both effecient for the user and perform well across all browsers. Patrick not only has excellent technical skill he also has great communication skills. He has been key in working across several departments in the organization to blend the needs of the user and the needs of the system in a pleasing design that works effeciently.

April 5, 2011
Cathy Murray, Senior Software Engineer, Kronos

Patrick is a terrific person to work with. He’s very professional and detailed oriented. Patrick has a solid set of skills as a developer with a lot of experience across different technologies; he knows his stuff pretty well. I highly recommend Patrick as a User Interface Architect. Patrick is a reliable and highly effective resource to have in your team.

April 1, 2011
David Hoyos, President & CEO, DHCS, Inc.

Patrick is amazing. He is very dedicated to his work, he puts his all into it and does a really remarkable job on everything he puts his mind to. Patrick can see a problem before you can, find a solution, work out its viability, and present it to you already fixed up before you even saw it coming. He's very proactive in that aspect. He's also really good communicating with you and with a team. I worked under Patrick at Reverb1 for a short time, as a member of his team I felt very supported. I had great communication, support and clear directives, I felt that Patrick was a great team leader and boss. I'd work for him or with him again anytime, especially that I know that any project we are on will be successful. We will meet our goals, Patrick has never failed in that arena.

January 14, 2011
Nikita Kronenberg, Consultant, Black Hat Security Briefings

Patrick is an outstanding UI Technology expert. He was brought onto the team in the middle of the project, as a UI Architect, to help with our terminal application. His technical abilities and experience made a tremendous contribution towards the success of the project. Patrick is insightful with a terrific amount of knowledge in his field. Patrick is truly a team player, always willing to educate teammates at all levels. Developer and QA alike have great respect for him.

Patrick is a strong communicator. His communication, both written and verbal, is always clear and logical. He is not afraid to speak up when he sees an issue/problem or to voice a concern or an opinion. He is comfortable enough with his peers that he brings up the tough issues that need to be addressed.

As his former manager, I highly recommend him and hope I get the opportunity to work with him again in the future.

January 13, 2011
Ann-Marie Evans, Manager, Software Engineering, Kronos

Patrick is a smart UI professional. He always strives to do things the right way, and encourages others to do the same. Patrick makes it a priority to have good processes in place within the organization. He is a pleasure to work with.

September 21, 2010
Anna Lavrinenko, SQA Engineer, Kronos

This letter is my personal recommendation for Patrick Wilson. I have been working with Patrick for several months now. I found him to be consistently pleasant, tackling all tasks with dedication and confidence.

Besides being a joy to work with, Patrick is a take-charge person who is able to present creative ideas and communicate the benefits. He played the main role in increasing the performance of the product to a greater extent by refactoring the code and led the whole project very efficiently.

Though he is an asset to our UI development, Patrick is also extraordinarily helpful in other areas of the company. In addition to writing effective documentation modules for UI developers, Patrick assumed a leadership role in maintaining the UI code standards, guiding and motivating other developers.

I highly recommend Patrick for employment. He is a team player and would make a great asset to any organization.

September 14, 2010
Swathi Kavuri, SQA Engineer, Kronos

Patrick does amazing HTML and CSS design work, and is a real pleasure to to work with. He is very cooperative and goes out of his way to create product that exceeds the provided requirements.

September 8, 2010
James Turner, Senior Software Engineer, Kronos, Inc.

Patrick is a delight to work with. He has a natural talent to implement designs and UI experiences that minimize complexity from the user perspective. He will always deliver in a timely fashion and knows what to ask and what to look for in complex projects.

September 8, 2010
Debra Pedrazzi, SQA, Kronos

Patrick has a keen eye for detail. His knowledge of UI has made a huge impact on our project. He is truly an asset to the team. He is an effective communicator. He has a pleasant personality and interacts well with all members of the team.

September 8, 2010
Laurie Perkins, SQA Engineer, Kronos

Patrick is a UI expert who has brought much-needed guidance into our organization. He is an excellent communicator with an easy-going personality that enables him to work effectively with a wide variety of individuals at all levels. Patrick is always happy to provide mentorship, and I find that my own skills have improved as a direct result of working with him. Thanks Patrick!

September 8, 2010
Ron Roehl, Senior Software Engineer, Kronos

Patrick is an extremely smart and efficient User Interface architect. I have worked with him on the UI design team. His attention to detail, accuracy in UI functional aspects, team leadership, mentoring efficiency are highly commendable. He has come up with new ideas and threw light on lot of UI design elements that would otherwise be ignored and no doubt contributed to the success of the project.

March 27, 2010
Durga R, SQA, Kronos

Patrick has proven to be a valuable player in designing and advising on the UI experience from a developers and customers perspective on all of the projects he has been involved with. His technical skills are sharp and his creativity is much to be desired. Patrick’s ability to coordinate and organize priorities makes him a leader in any UI related role. Along with his technical expertise Patrick brings to the table many of the soft skills people look for in a team environment that is committed to delivering on time.

March 25, 2010
Scot Sinopoli, SQA Engineer, Kronos

Patrick is amazingly talented in his field; his extensive knowledge and creativity made my project a breeze. Not only am I very happy with the result, I have the utmost confidence in him for any endeavor he puts his mind & endless skills to. Top qualities: Personable, Expert, Creative

March 21, 2010
Sarah Noble

Patrick worked on a task force responsible for re-designing and re-implementing an unwieldy imbedded user interface. He came up to speed incredibly fast, quickly producing a tight, elegant design. He then implemented or oversaw the implementation of all aspects of the new design. Patrick is a skilled engineer, with laser-like focus on quality deliverables and a pleasant, professional work demeanor. I would recommend Patrick highly.

March 17, 2010
Leslie Zobel, Sr. Software Engineer, Kronos Incorporated

Patrick expertise in the area of HTML and CSS is outstanding. The challenge is finding someone with better HTML/CSS knowledge. He is the only UI designer I know that utilizes the full power of CSS in the way it was intended. Unlike most people with similar backgrounds, he understands the performance issues associated with Web design.

I met Patrick on a software project that had some problems with the Web UI component. After dealing with teams of UI designers and high paid consultants, he came in and put the project back on track.

March 16, 2010
Mike Brennan, Software Engineer, Kronos

Patrick was brought on board to solve some tricky issues with UI interactions, design, performance and architecture for a new project that we're working on. His general technical ability and breadth of knowledge w.r.t. JavaScript, CSS, HTML and other UI-related technologies and techniques is extremely impressive. This, coupled with a calm demeanor, has seen him have a large impact in a very short time. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Patrick to anyone.

March 16, 2010
Andy Cooper, Software Architect, Kronos

Patrick represents the very qualities that should exist in all entrepreneurial endeavors - a creative streak, a determination to succeed and a fearlessness in the face of a world of "been there, done that"ism which so blatantly stifles most such efforts.

In the bleak sterile world predominantly populated and governed by global mega-corporations, I have watched Patrick chisel away at his own private blocks of marble with resolve and focus. He's a man I would trust at the helm of any project. Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Creative

February 22, 2010
Ren Cummins

Patrick is no one-trick pony. I saw firsthand how he expertly employed a variety of "user experience" (UX) skills, from front end coding, to information architecture and interaction design. He cares about the entire user experience and can back it up by creating beautiful designs. Patrick is on the cutting edge of technology, exploring ways to deliver the fastest, most intuitive, and delightful experiences for clients. He excels in a fast paced agile environment and is able to communicate effectively with stakeholders. I believe that the combination of Patrick's talents and his ability to work well with others make him a great asset to any team.

August 12, 2009
Rob Fay, User Experience Architect, Blackboard Inc.

Patrick is a well rounded User Interface/User Experience person. He produced amazing work which was recognized by customers and everyone at the highest levels of management. He picks up on newer technologies and strikes a balance between usability and "that look with an edge" and he goes the extra mile to get it done. In the entire time I managed Patrick, he exhibited his versatility and extreme attention to detail, bordering on perfection, in developing multiple web 2.0 application interfaces, iPhone App interface, Wiki Customizations. Even the T-Shirt designs he created for our division were filled with pride and were sought after.

June 17, 2009
Sundara Chintaluri, Senior Director, Blackboard Inc

Patrick is a hard working and talented web designer. He has an eye for graphic designs and knows his tools inside out to apply them. Not only does he bring in the passion to create intuitive user interfaces, he also has the drive to deliver results "what ever it takes". In the future, I would be happy to work with Patrick again.

April 26, 2009
Benjamin Muschko, Sr. Software Engineer, Blackboard Inc.

Patrick is one of the most impressive UI Developers I have met - he possesses that rare mix of technical acumen, intelligence, and outstanding communication skills.

April 25, 2009
Dan Swanson, Director of Recruiting, Croix Connect

Patrick was my web guru when web gurus were nowhere to be found. He knows css like the back of his hand, and combined with a great graphic design sense, he produces beautiful work.

April 24, 2009
Eric Denman, Software Engineer, Blackboard

Although Patrick and I worked in separate groups at Blackboard, his level of professionalism and design knowledge were well known throughout the Marketing department and elsewhere in the organization. Patrick also is easy to work with and has a great personality... important traits which are often overlooked. I'd work with him again in a heartbeat.

April 21, 2009
Jole Simmons, Creative Services Manager, Blackboard Inc.

Patrick is an extremely bright and resourceful UI Developer. He has a depth of knowledge in user interface, and the practical experience to ensure his ideas are attainable and enhance usability.

April 14, 2009
Andrew Toussaint, Associate Product Manager, Product Strategy, Blackboard

Patrick knows Web inside out: he can asses design solutions while identifying performance issues and pin pointing best practices. While in Blackboard, Patrick was responsible for the UI of several Web 2.0 solutions, including the iPhone application that's now available in iTunes. He is extremely passionate about User Experience and can deliver unique and thought out user interactions that address the most common usability issues. Patrick would be a well suited in a role where he can provide direction on the creative aspects of Web or application development.

April 10, 2009
Lil Tydings, Senior Manager, UI, Blackboard

Patrick’s #1 quality is his passion for user experience and well-designed products. He dedicates himself to the product and his team whole-heartedly. Patrick thrives in a fast-paced environment where he can provide the expertise needed to deliver a great experience for the end user.

April 10, 2009
Stephanie Cupp Weeks, Director, Blackboard User Experience, Blackboard

Patrick is a highly talented individual with an eye for design, the drive for excellence, the discipline for correctness, and the follow-through to achieve the balance of getting things done well, done right, and done on-time. His personal and professional values allow him to quickly establish rapport with new team members.

As we worked together in a small R&D group that rapidly commercialized new product ideas, he has worked on some of the company's most challenging and innovative projects. You can see one of many live examples of his work by viewing the layout and design of http://www.edugarage.com.

April 9, 2009
George Kroner, Solutions Engineer, Blackboard Developers Network, Blackboard

Although never working with Patrick directly on a project, I couldn't help but find him extremely talented and dedicated to understand his work and technology as a whole. There was never a day where I didn't learn something new from him.

April 9, 2009
Matthew Mansfield, Senior User Interface Designer, Blackboard

Creative and clever are two words that immediately come to mind when I think about Patrick and the work he has done at Blackboard. I enjoyed working with him on a highly visible, strategic project with tight deadlines. Thanks to Patrick the user interface was a delight to use and received much kudos from our clients. I look forward to working Patrick on future projects.

April 8, 2009
Jan Poston Day, Senior Director, Client Engagement, Blackboard Inc.

I worked with Patrick on a couple of key initiatives at Blackboard which had a great impact on our client base. His agile ability to work with stakeholders towards delivery of elegant design solutions has always impressed me.

April 8, 2009
Ahmed Elmorsy, Lead Architect, Enterprise Business Solutions, Blackboard

Patrick did amazing work for our team at Blackboard. He was a committed team player with exceptional design skills and creativity. He would be an asset to any team.

April 8, 2009
Erin Knight, Senior Manager, Web Operations, Blackboard Beyond

Patrick is a spectacular user interface designer, who took the Beyond products to a whole new level of usability and was a great addition to the Beyond team. It would be a privilege to work with him again and I highly recommend him to others.

August 15, 2008
John Morrison, Director of Blackboard Beyond User Communities, Blackboard. Inc