Wild Thyme Studios& Consulting
Human-Centered Technology, Creativity, and Conscious Leadership
About Wild Thyme Studios
Wild Thyme Studios & Consulting is a solo-operated studio offering technical leadership, systems design and implementation, along with process design for companies who care about how things are built. Founded by Paul G. Kist—who brings over 25 years of experience in technology and creative work, helping teams align on vision, architecting clean systems, and delivering working software without sacrificing sustainability or depth. The work is human-centered, iterative, and rooted in both experience and integrity.
Ethos
Our work blends strategic insight, deep technical skill, and creative heart—because systems aren't just software, they're living ecosystems. We follow the natural rhythms of change: iterative, seasonal, and purposeful.
Every engagement is client-centered, end-user-centered, and rooted in real needs. We don't just deliver solutions—we help our clients grow their capacity to collaborate, adapt, and move with integrity long after the work is done.
How We Work
Wild Thyme brings the focus and professionalism of a high-level consulting practice—combined with the rhythm and care of a creative studio.
Engagements
2–3 months, project-based with clearly defined goals and phases
Process
Iterative, Collaborative, and transparent—with agile cadences, weekly touchpoints, async progress updates, and space for iteration
Professional Experience
Senior-level guidance, honest feedback, and a partner mindset. Our goal is to leave your team stronger—technically, operationally, and creatively—than when we arrived
Ideal Clients
• Founders and CTOs at the beginning of a new venture or initiative, seeking grounded technical direction and early-stage architectural support
• Teams facing specific technical challenges that need strategic analysis, implementation, or process alignment
• Companies who care about the how, not just the what—and value clarity, autonomy, and thoughtful execution
What We Offer
Wild Thyme operates as both a consulting practice and a creative studio. Our core offerings span systems thinking, product development, and agile execution.
Discovery
Uncover what's real, what's blocked, and what's possible.
- •Strategic research, stakeholder interviews, and tech audits
- •Solution paths with cost-benefit analysis
- •Clear, presentation-ready recommendations
Design & Architecture
Bridge vision to reality with a well-considered plan.
- •Systems and infrastructure design
- •Risk assessments and platform recommendations
- •Collaboration with product + business
Implementation & Handoff
Build clean, iterate with intention, and deliver with clarity.
- •Frontend, backend, and infrastructure work
- •Agile sprints, documentation, and launch
- •Clear handoff with all materials
Additional Offerings
Agile Process Reboot
Help your team ship again with rhythm and trust.
- •Team workflow optimization
- •Process documentation and training
- •Sustainable development practices
Professional Coaching
One-on-one or team-based coaching for engineers, creatives, and emerging leaders.
- •Leadership development
- •Technical mentorship
- •Career growth planning
Creative Production
Multimedia offerings for select clients who value cohesive, intentional storytelling.
- •Photography for brand, product, or editorial use
- •Original music composition and production
- •Podcast development and sound design
About Paul G. Kist
Paul is a senior technologist, designer, systems thinker, and former engineering lead at Amazon Health. With over 25 years of experience, he has worked across healthcare, publishing, marketing tech, and startups—including roles at One Medical, Traackr Inc. (where he was part of the founding team), and others. He continues to advise startups across sectors. His clients have included JP Morgan Chase, The New York Times, CNN Money, The Limited, and the St. Petersburg Times. Paul blends architecture, implementation, and strategic advisory with a creative approach that drives meaningful, sustainable results.
The studio is based in the mountains of New York's Hudson Valley, where Paul is building a creative lab for systems, spirit, bread, and sound. Wild Thyme is both the umbrella and the invitation—to build better things, in better ways. That includes not only technology and systems, but also land stewardship, regenerative agriculture, community practices, bread making, music, and creative expression.
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Let's explore what's possible.