Stephan Fitzpatrick

About

I’m an AI Strategist & Software Architect who blends deep technical expertise with real business acumen. I run an agency, which means I’m not just along for the ride—I’m accountable, proactive, and outcome-driven. Whether you need someone to plug into a Fortune 500 team or lead a zero-to-one buildout, I bring the judgment and execution to make it work. Over the past decade, I’ve architected and maintained production systems across AWS, GCP, and Kubernetes, built tools that help developers harness LLMs effectively, and led projects that turn high-level strategy into real software—on time and in scope. My work spans everything from open-source, AI-powered internal tools, to HIPAA-compliant infrastructure—always with an eye on durability and business value. Community is my force multiplier. As founder of Orange County AI (1200+ members and growing), I curate events and partnerships that push the local ecosystem forward, sharpening the communication and organizational skills I use to align executives, PMs, and engineers. Need someone who can plug and play, cut through AI hype, and deliver solutions that scale? Let’s talk.

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