The Apereo Foundation is a global community of developers, academics, and edtech companies collaborating to develop and implement open source software to advance teaching, learning, and research. Apereo provides edtech communities and educational organizations the resources to collaborate and co-create open source projects and promote communities of practice to deliver innovative and impactful academic and administrative solutions not achievable by any single institution or… Show more The Apereo Foundation is a global community of developers, academics, and edtech companies collaborating to develop and implement open source software to advance teaching, learning, and research. Apereo provides edtech communities and educational organizations the resources to collaborate and co-create open source projects and promote communities of practice to deliver innovative and impactful academic and administrative solutions not achievable by any single institution or organization.As the Executive Director of the Apereo Foundation, I support multiple communities of practice, including open source software projects, academic and research institutions, edtech companies, government agencies, and non-profit organizations. In this role, I oversee strategic initiatives, cultivate community engagement, and ensure the effective stewardship of the foundation's resources. The Executive Director's leadership guides the foundation's mission to "foster, develop, and sustain open technologies and innovation in support of learning, teaching, and research."With an unwavering commitment to open source principles and practices, along with the contributions of the vibrant and diverse Apereo community, I am honored and excited to contribute to advancing technical infrastructure and improving access to, equity across, and the quality of higher education. Show less

In my capacity as the executive director of The Apereo Foundation and as an expert in issues pertaining to open source software supporting academic and research institutions, serve as an advisor to assess the effectiveness of university-based open source program offices (OSPOs) in facilitating the development and maintenance of open source software in research.

Evaluate NSF Pathways to Open Source Ecosystems (POSE) Phase I & II grant proposals. The POSE program was developed by the U.S. National Science Foundation to fund the development of managing organizations developing open source products, including software, hardware, models, languages, formats, scientific methodologies, and manufacturing processes. The program has two proposal types, Phase I for planning/scoping and Phase II for developing an open-source managing organization to a state of… Show more Evaluate NSF Pathways to Open Source Ecosystems (POSE) Phase I & II grant proposals. The POSE program was developed by the U.S. National Science Foundation to fund the development of managing organizations developing open source products, including software, hardware, models, languages, formats, scientific methodologies, and manufacturing processes. The program has two proposal types, Phase I for planning/scoping and Phase II for developing an open-source managing organization to a state of self-sufficiency. More information on the POSE program is available here: https://new.nsf.gov/funding/initiatives/pathways-enable-open-source-ecosystems Show less

Formed in 1998, The Open Source Initiative (OSI) is a non-profit corporation with global scope raising awareness and advocating for the benefits of Open Source Software, while building community among constituencies within the open source movement. The OSI is the steward of the Open Source Definition, and as such, the internationally-recognized body for reviewing and approving Open Source Software licenses. The Open Source Initiative serves as a nexus of trust, around which developers, users… Show more Formed in 1998, The Open Source Initiative (OSI) is a non-profit corporation with global scope raising awareness and advocating for the benefits of Open Source Software, while building community among constituencies within the open source movement. The OSI is the steward of the Open Source Definition, and as such, the internationally-recognized body for reviewing and approving Open Source Software licenses. The Open Source Initiative serves as a nexus of trust, around which developers, users, corporations, and governments can organize, collaborate, and co-create through open source software, projects and communities.As General Manager, reporting to the OSI Board of Directors, Patrick's responsibilities span the organization's operational activities, and strategic initiatives, including: budgeting and planning; member recruitment and community development; fund-raising and growth; communications, marketing, and promotions; technology and infrastructure, as well as; the administration and management of OSI strategic initiatives, incubator projects, partnerships and board committees. As GM, Patrick also serves as an ex officio member of the OSI Board of Directors. Show less

The North Colonie Central School Distriict, Board of Education is an agency of New York State, governed by State law and the regulations of the Commissioner of Education. The North Colonie Board is composed of nine members who serve five year terms. The Board establishes policy, has the fiscal responsibility to provide a budget and directly hires the superintendent of schools. As elected representatives, the Board exercises the community’s rights of citizen control over public education.

Instructor in the College of Computing & Information, Department of Informatics, teaching "Open Source Software Practices" (IINF 496/596). This course is an introduction to the principles and practices of open source software communities. It is organized in four major topics: economics, community, intellectual rights, and software development practices.

As Special Advisor to UMassOnline, Patrick provides strategic, operational and organizational consultation to the University of Massachusetts' Office of the President and UMassOnline regarding issues and projects related to the development and delivery of education online and the technology which supports it.

UMassOnline, the University of Massachusetts' distance education division, offers one of the largest accredited e-learning programs in the country. Founded in 2001, UMassOnline realized over $85 million in revenues in 2013, 45,000+ enrolments, while serving 90,000 students. The consortium operates in conjunction with the five UMass campuses, business units throughout the University, as well as other Massachusetts-based colleges and universities.As CTO, Patrick was responsible for the… Show more UMassOnline, the University of Massachusetts' distance education division, offers one of the largest accredited e-learning programs in the country. Founded in 2001, UMassOnline realized over $85 million in revenues in 2013, 45,000+ enrolments, while serving 90,000 students. The consortium operates in conjunction with the five UMass campuses, business units throughout the University, as well as other Massachusetts-based colleges and universities.As CTO, Patrick was responsible for the discovery, development, deployment and management of UMassOnline's technology infrastructure enabling educational access online across the system and state. Show less

Provided oversight, leadership and vision for SUNY Delhi's IT department, Campus Information Services including: enterprise/desktop applications, data centers and technical labs, server/systems administration, networking & telecommunications, online/distance learning, traditional press and digital printing, as well as user support, such as help desk services. SUNY Delhi is is one the sixty-four campuses of the State University of New York, and one of eight technical colleges. The residential… Show more Provided oversight, leadership and vision for SUNY Delhi's IT department, Campus Information Services including: enterprise/desktop applications, data centers and technical labs, server/systems administration, networking & telecommunications, online/distance learning, traditional press and digital printing, as well as user support, such as help desk services. SUNY Delhi is is one the sixty-four campuses of the State University of New York, and one of eight technical colleges. The residential campus of over 3,000 FTE offers diverse technology-focused 4-year and 2-year degrees as well as 1-year certificate programs. Show less

Responsible for leading technology design, development, deployment and maintenance for The State University of New York Learning Environments’ (LE) enterprise level projects including SUNY’s system-wide e-learning platform,The SUNY Learning Network (SLN). SLN is a twinned CMS/LMS providing authoring, administration and delivery for totally-at-a-distance and blended courses serving 100,000+ enrollments, 4000+ courses and 3,500+ faculty annually.

Responsible for a variety of services, strategies, policies, and procedures, in response to emerging technologies/techniques and faculty/staff educational interests. Oversee all Information/Instructional Technology projects and services, including: distance learning, computer graphics and design, multimedia presentations, internet/intranet development and advanced computing to meet educational objectives, deadlines and budgeting.

Provided software programming and computer support for various research projects, clinical applications, and instructional programs with strong emphasis on visualization, modeling and simulation via the Internet at the UCLA School of Dentistry and Center for Health Sciences. Significant role in the design and development of software-based research instruments; patient-planning and diagnostic tools; database development and support for data collection, retrieval, analysis, and reporting; develop… Show more Provided software programming and computer support for various research projects, clinical applications, and instructional programs with strong emphasis on visualization, modeling and simulation via the Internet at the UCLA School of Dentistry and Center for Health Sciences. Significant role in the design and development of software-based research instruments; patient-planning and diagnostic tools; database development and support for data collection, retrieval, analysis, and reporting; develop and implement software specifications; test, debug and administer. Show less

Designed and developed high-impact graphic art and scientific visualizations within a multi-discipline medical/scientific environment using traditional and computer based techniques in the creation of medical & scientific illustrations for textbooks, scientific posters, journals, lectures, computer-driven presentations.Created computer generated images using visualization techniques and technologies for CD-ROM the Internet and WWW. Developed educational and UCLA School of Dentistry… Show more Designed and developed high-impact graphic art and scientific visualizations within a multi-discipline medical/scientific environment using traditional and computer based techniques in the creation of medical & scientific illustrations for textbooks, scientific posters, journals, lectures, computer-driven presentations.Created computer generated images using visualization techniques and technologies for CD-ROM the Internet and WWW. Developed educational and UCLA School of Dentistry specific Internet & WWW applications. Show less