Technology Executive | CTO | CIO | CITO | Enterprise Architect
Executive Summary
Hawke Robinson is a technology executive specializing in full and fractional Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Chief Information Officer (CIO), and Chief Information & Technology Officer (CITO) roles. With 46 years in technology (coding since age 9, first paid programming role at 12) and over 20 years in executive leadership, Hawke brings rare combination of strategic C-suite vision and hands-on technical implementation capability.
Known for transforming business concepts into successful technological realities, Hawke has led technology initiatives across organizations ranging from startups to multi-billion dollar enterprises operating in 150+ countries. His approach combines technical excellence with business acumen and an unusual depth of understanding human factors - creating solutions that are not only technically sophisticated but genuinely serve organizational and user needs.
Current Leadership Roles
Co-Founder & Chief Information and Technology Officer (CITO)
ClimbHigh.AI | 2025 - Present
Architecting patent-pending AI-powered learning platform backed by Microsoft Founders Hub, Nvidia Inception, and AWS. Leading technology strategy, platform development, infrastructure scaling, and team building for Series A-stage EdTech company democratizing expertise through human-AI convergence. Building systems where technology amplifies human potential rather than replacing it.
Fractional Chief Information & Technology Officer (CITO)
PracticingMusician.com | 2024 - Present
Overseeing complete technology infrastructure for global K-12 music education platform serving 56 countries with 3,500+ video tutorials. Responsibilities span architecture, development, scalability, security, and accessibility. Transformed infrastructure for international growth while maintaining high availability and user experience.
Track Record: Delivering Paradigm Shifts
Technology Performance:
- Developed AI/NLP systems running 150% faster than Google's with 30% higher accuracy
- Reduced infrastructure costs 90% while improving performance 10×
- Scaled platform user concurrency from 100 to 60,000+ without degradation
- Achieved 99.999% uptime across mission-critical enterprise systems
- Rapid crisis response: Saved WorldCon/GenCon during COVID through emergency architectural scaling
Enterprise Leadership:
- Direct authority over $20M+ budgets
- Led 200+ person teams across multiple continents
- Operations spanning 6 continents and 150+ countries
- Multiple successful technology implementations and exits
- Consistently achieve results CEOs describe as "accomplishing more in 3 months than predecessors did in 2 years"
Industry Recognition:
- SANS paper referenced by Google Chrome team
- Published researcher across multiple technology domains
- Speaker at major technology and industry conferences
Executive Experience Highlights
Franklin Covey | Director of Operations & Corporate Systems & Components Architect
Managed global technology operations and systems architecture across 150+ countries. Designed and implemented scalable enterprise solutions supporting international workforce and customer base.
USA Networks / The Internet Shopping Network (ISN) | Architect
Architected e-commerce and content delivery systems during critical growth phase of early internet commerce.
MightyWords Inc. | Chief Technology Officer
Led complete technology strategy and implementation for digital publishing platform. Managed all aspects of technology operations, team building, and platform scaling.
Zombie Orpheus Entertainment / The Fantasy Network | Chief Technology Officer
Built OTT SVOD streaming platform from ground up in 2016 (started in living room, scaled globally). Managed all technology operations for entertainment media company during rapid digital transformation.
Technical Expertise
Leadership & Strategy: CTO/CIO/CITO Services (Full & Fractional) | Enterprise Architecture | Technology Strategy | Digital Transformation | Team Building & Management | Budget Management | Vendor Management
AI & Machine Learning: AI/ML Development | Natural Language Processing (NLP) | Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) | Deep Learning | Neural Networks | Generative AI | Model Optimization
Development: Full-Stack Development | Python | Dart/Flutter | JavaScript/TypeScript | Mobile Development | Web Applications | API Design | Microservices Architecture
Infrastructure & DevOps: Cloud Architecture (AWS, Azure) | Platform Scaling | Infrastructure Optimization | CI/CD | Containerization | High Availability Systems | Disaster Recovery
Security: Information Security (InfoSec) | IAM/SSO | HIPAA Compliance | Security Architecture | Penetration Testing | Incident Response | SANS Certified (GCIH)
Specialized Technologies: Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCI) | NeuroTech | EdTech Platforms | HealthTech Solutions | Streaming Media | Real-time Systems
Data & Database: Database Architecture | SQL/NoSQL | Data Analytics | Performance Optimization | Large-scale Data Management
The Multidisciplinary Advantage
What sets Hawke apart is rare cross-domain expertise:
Technology + Neuroscience + Psychology + Healthcare + Education + Gaming
- Washington State Registered Recreational Therapist (practicing since 2004)
- Healthcare professional (Nurse's Aide, LPN trainee, Habilitation Therapist, 1990)
- Neuroscience and Research Psychology background
- 48 years role-playing game facilitation and design
- Published researcher across multiple disciplines
This unique combination enables:
- Deeper user understanding when architecting platforms
- Human-centered technology design that actually gets adopted
- Therapeutic and educational insights applied to EdTech and HealthTech
- Engagement mechanics from game design applied to enterprise applications
- Neuroscience-informed architecture for learning platforms
Notable Projects & Innovations
NeuroTech & BCI: Founded BCIRPG.com and NeuroRPG.com - developing non-invasive brain-computer interfaces for accessibility
HealthTech: Founded LibreVitals.com - HIPAA-compliant, privacy-first open-source health data management
Research: Founded RPGResearch.com - 501(c)3 nonprofit operating across 6 continents with published research and global impact
Open Source Contributions: Extensive work with Plone, Matrix, Jitsi, Gluu, Odoo, and numerous other open-source technologies
Enterprise Services: Founded Dev2Dev.net - professional technology and information security consulting
Philosophy & Approach
Results-Oriented: Focus on measurable outcomes and rapid delivery. Known for integrity, compassion, creativity, and high energy execution.
Generalist by Design: Equally comfortable in boardrooms and codebases. Can operate at strategic level while diving deep into technical implementation when needed.
Open Source Advocate: Strong believer in open-source solutions, accessibility, privacy, and security measures that serve users rather than exploit them.
Ethical Innovation: Technology should amplify human potential, not replace it. Every solution should genuinely improve the human condition.
Knowledge Sharing: Philosophy of sharing knowledge openly for the betterment of humanity.
Services Offered
Full & Fractional CTO/CIO/CITO Services
- Technology strategy and roadmap development
- Team building and leadership
- Architecture design and review
- Platform scaling and optimization
- Technology due diligence
- Digital transformation
- Interim executive leadership
Enterprise Architecture
- Systems architecture design
- Technology stack selection
- Scalability planning
- Integration strategy
- Security architecture
AI/ML Development
- AI strategy and implementation
- Machine learning model development
- NLP/ASR systems
- AI platform integration
Consulting Services
- Technology assessment and recommendations
- Performance optimization
- Infrastructure cost reduction
- Security audits and improvements
- Team training and mentoring
Beyond Technology
Musician as "Synthetic Zen" (20+ instruments). Adventurer, accessibility advocate, community builder (founder Spokane2600.org), parent. Believes in building technologies that genuinely improve lives.
Connect
Available for: Full-time CTO/CIO roles, Fractional CTO/CIO engagements, Enterprise consulting, Technology advisory, Speaking engagements
📧 Schedule consultation: calendly.com/hawkerobinson
📧 Email: hawkenterprising@gmail.com
📞 Phone: (833) RPG-PROS (774-7767)
🌐 Portfolio: hawkerobinson.com
💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/hawkerobinson
Hawke Enterprising d.b.a. is a Washington state registered service offering through Dev 2 Dev Portal LLC, a Delaware company.
Download Hawke Robinson's Latest Resume
"Who has time, but of course if we don't take time, how can we ever have time?" --The Merovingian, The Matrix Reloaded.
I am usually very busy working on exciting projects that are helping improve the overall human condition. My schedule is very full, and rarely check social media, and I do not accept unscheduled phone calls (though I do check my voice mail). Email is the best form of communication.
If you would like to schedule a phone call or online meeting with Hawk Robinson, please use the link below:
SCHEDULE A MEETING WITH HAWKE: https://calendly.com/hawkerobinson/
I have chosen to take time on my many other projects (or employers), and so have not spent much time on this site over the years, so it is very much showing it's age. This is a utilitarian page, and it's not pretty, but hopefully you can easily find the information you seek. This is ancient Plone 4.x Enjoy! -Hawke - now switching to third-person voicing on the site...
A newer site, less technology focused and more healthcare focused, on Plone 5.x, can be found at www.hawkerobinson.com.
Photo: Hawke's home office during a typical day of high efficiency productivity!
Hawke Robinson is most well-known in healthcare, technology, education, professional development, and role-playing game (RPG) circles as “The Grandfather of Therapeutic Gaming.” His groundbreaking integration of therapeutic, educational, and professional development practices with gaming has made him a founding and key figure in this new and fast-growing field of Role-Playing Game Professional (RPGP) services. Additionally, Hawke is a skilled full and fractional Chief Technology Officer, Chief Information Officer (CIO), and Chief Innovation Officer (CINO), with more than 30 years of hands-on technology innovation experience, 20+ years leadership experience, and 45+ years RPG experience.
Adept at transforming business concepts into successful technological realities. His works in multiple industries and disciplines are often published as "W.A. Hawkes-Robinson".
With a talent for bridging the gap between business leaders and technologists, Hawke's career encompasses roles as a leader, mentor, educator, therapist, and public speaker. His expertise spans information technology, computer sciences, music and recreational therapy, neurosciences, research psychology, education, cognitive neuropsychology, role-playing games, neurotechnology, and physical and information security.
Hawke is known for his results-oriented approach, characterized by integrity, compassion, creativity, and energy. He excels in both executive leadership and hands-on execution, rapidly and effectively building organizations and technology solutions from the ground up.
Hawke's philosophy focuses on sharing knowledge openly for the betterment of the human condition.
Beyond his professional life in technology, education, and healthcare, Hawke is also a 20+ instrument musician and composer, an adventurer, advocate, community builder, and parent. He values privacy and security but shares personal insights to provide a fuller picture of the person behind his projects and communities.
An active advocate for accessibility, open source, privacy, and effective security measures, Hawke's height, formerly 6'9" and now 6'7", often becomes a point of opening "ice breaker" conversations.
A Washington State Department of Health Registered Recreational Therapist, Hawke's background covers a wide range of disciplines. His profile showcases a commitment to learning, innovation, and improving lives through technology, recreation, and gaming. Hawke is eager to connect with individuals and organizations for collaborative opportunities, and is available for paid consulting services across his areas of expertise.
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