
About Me

Paul Kist
Engineering Lead, Music Producer, Non-Profit Guy
Hudson Valley, NY
I make things.
New Yorker by birth, Egyptian by roots, and Bay Area in spirit. I spend my days building a more authentic, creative, playful, and healing world, through the arts, tech, food, and communiity.
Staff Engineeer at One Medical // Formerly at Traackr and Optaros // Founder at The Noon Project // Co-Founder/Board Member at Seeds For Hope
Let's talk music composition, qi cultivation, photography, men's work, bread-making, writing, eastern chant, spirituality, somatic healing and New York style pizza.
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- Born: 1978
- Birth sign: Pisces
- Current Location: Hudson Valley, NY
- Hometown: Plainview, NY
- Languages: English, Arabic, Spanish, and some Kiswahili
- "Coffee": Reishi Roast (by Farmacopia)
- Listening to: Poranguí
- Reading: Effortless Living: Wu-Wei and the Spontanous State of Natural Harmony by Jason Gregory
- Listening to: The Emerald Podcast
Technical Leadership
In my 25-year career, inspired by a mentor, I champion the idea that "Software is a people endeavor." As an engineer and technical lead, I focus on instilling teams with values and principles for high-quality technology. I emphasize robust processes, not just tools, as the foundation for effective technology. My drive lies in facilitating teams to excel, fostering satisfaction, and producing superior software. With diverse professional services experience, I've contributed to projects in education, health care, e-commerce, and currently, social analytics and big data.
Community through the Arts
Engaging in the arts is a powerful means of serving a purpose through music, telling stories with photography, and empowering others through teaching skills. As a photographer, composer, and songwriter, I've found a way to bring these skills together into community building, self-expression, and spirituality, spanning diverse locations in my pursuit of using the arts to uplift and heal communities.
Rooted in Nature and Humanity
Coming out of the COVID-19 Pandemic, I stand at the intersection of nature and humanity; but it didn't start in 2022. Following a serendipitous relocation to Nairobi, Kenya, in 2006, I dedicated nearly a decade to championing sustainable development through education. Firmly convinced of our profound connection to the natural world, I advocate for healing and inspiration through deeper engagement with it. My ongoing journey involves actively seeking experiences and acquiring skills to bolster endeavors that contribute to a more healed, creative, and authentic existence.