Tech Residency: a new way to work together.
Let's build something great together.
About the Consulting Studio
Wild Thyme Studios & Consulting is a solo-run studio offering hands-on technical leadership, systems design, and implementation for organizations that care about how things are built. Founded by Paul G. Kist, a seasoned technologist with a long track record of architecting systems, aligning teams, and delivering working software.
The studio is based in the mountains of New York's Hudson Valley, which is being developed into a creative lab for human-centered technology, ecology, and creativity. 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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The Wild Thyme Dispatch: path notes from the Studio @ Wild Thyme Hudson Valley. A chronicle of building things with humans and other entities.
SubscribeEthos
Our work combines strategic thinking and collaborative problem solving with technical planning and execution. We approach systems not just as software, but as living ecosystems. From the tools we build to the people who use them, we understand that everything is connected.
Each engagement is grounded in the real needs of the teams involved. We don't just ship solutions—we work to leave the organization stronger for having worked together.
A Human-Centered Approach
We design and build for everyone the system touches. From engineers to end users, we prioritize usability, maintainability, and clarity—with respect for the human on every side of the equation.
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
- Typically structured as focused 2-3 month projects with clear deliverables
- Longer-term support available through retainer-based partnerships
- Designed for momentum, alignment, and measurable progress
- Tailored to fit each organization's stage, structure, and team capacity
Process
- Iterative and milestone-driven, with weekly calls and async updates
- Agile by default—clear phases, constant communication, working software early
- Built for adaptability—can shift with evolving needs without losing direction
- Emphasis on both how we work and what we deliver
What You Get
- Senior-level partnership grounded in years of practical experience
- Clear communication, honest feedback, and technical leadership you can count on
- A builder's mindset—writing the code, solving the hard problems, and supporting your team
- A focus on strengthening your organization through the work itself
Offerings
Wild Thyme offers two primary engagement models designed to meet you where you are. Whether you need embedded support or a targeted project with clear deliverables.
Tech Residency
Best ValuePerfect for:
- Business owners who need ongoing technical leadership without hiring full-time
- Teams that need embedded support to move faster and build with confidence
- Organizations looking for flexible, as-needed expertise with no expensive retainers
What you get:
- Orientation and onboarding to align on goals and priorities
- Senior technical leadership integrated directly into your team
- Flexible structure, month to month after initial onboarding
- 2-month initial commitment with option to extend
Custom Projects
Perfect for:
- Early-stage founders who need to validate, build, and ship quickly with a startup bootcamp
- Existing clients or select new clients with a defined need
- Organizations that need audits, assessments, or targeted feature work
- Teams looking for clear tactical support with a specific budget and timeline
What you get:
- Scoped engagement with defined deliverables, timeline, and budget
- Experience across industries and technical domains applied to your specific needs
- Clear communication and milestone-driven execution
- Support tailored to your stage, team, and constraints
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 Amazon 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.
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