Summary
Patrick Palczewski is a seasoned compliance and quality-control professional with a long career translating regulatory requirements into auditable processes and clear documentation across mortgage and financial services. After decades in QC and compliance leadership roles, he transitioned into coding compliance and tooling, bringing practical experience with Java (since 1.1), Jython, and Python while learning modern C# and .NET. Legally blind since 2015 and deaf since birth, he combines accessibility-first thinking with a meticulous eye for policy, code review, and simplification. As owner of Boyd Computer Services and now running Pat in th Hat Inc., he pairs hands-on technical support and system deployments with a strong background in developing procedures, training, and automated audit practices. Based in Susanville, California, Patrick is retired from full-time work but remains an active consultant and advisor on compliance, code quality, and accessible tooling.
8 years of coding experience
2 years of employment as a software developer
English, American Sign Language