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Praveen Patel

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Praveen Patel is an accomplished technology leader and strategist with experience in leading digital transformations and IT strategies. Currently, he serves as the Senior Vice President of Technology at The American Institute of Architects (AIA). In this role, Praveen is responsible for aligning AIA's digital technology strategy with its business goals, driving operational efficiency, and fostering a culture of innovation. He oversees the planning and implementation of enterprise systems and emerging technologies, ensuring superior business outcomes, enhanced service quality, and optimizing cost-effectiveness.

With over two decades of experience in technology consulting, enterprise architecture, and software consulting leadership, Praveen has successfully served clients across professional and trade associations, non-profits, software product development, and state and federal government sectors. His expertise in these areas has been instrumental in driving significant advancements and efficiencies within these organizations.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Praveen is deeply committed to volunteering and supporting youth in STEM education. He has dedicated his time to coaching and mentoring robotics teams through FIRST Robotics, judging and refereeing local and state robotics championship competitions, and volunteering at the Maryland STEM Festival and Maryland Science Bowl. Additionally, he has led his Community Association as President and board member, demonstrating his dedication to community service.

Praveen holds a Master of Science in Information Systems and Technology from Johns Hopkins University and a Bachelor of Science with a double major in Chemistry and Systems Management. His passion for technology and community engagement continues to inspire and support the next generation of innovators.

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When, while the lovely valley teems with vapor around me, and the meridian sun strikes the upper surface of the impenetrable foliage of my trees, and but a few stray gleams steal into the inner sanctuary, I throw myself down among the tall grass by the trickling stream; and, as I lie close to the earth, a thousand unknown plants are noticed by me: when I hear the buzz of the little world among the stalks, and grow familiar with the countless indescribable forms of the insects and flies, then I feel the presence of the Almighty, who formed us in his own image, and the breath of that universal love which bears and sustains us, as it floats around us in an eternity of bliss; and then, my friend, when darkness overspreads my eyes, and heaven and earth seem to dwell in my soul and absorb its power, like the form of a beloved mistress, then I often think with longing, Oh, would I could describe these conceptions, could impress upon paper all that is living so full and warm within me, that it might be the mirror of my soul, as my soul is the mirror of the infinite God!

O my friend — but it is too much for my strength — I sink under the weight of the splendor of these visions! A wonderful serenity has taken possession of my entire soul, like these sweet mornings of spring which I enjoy with my whole heart. I am alone, and feel the charm of existence in this spot, which was created for the bliss of souls like mine.

I am so happy, my dear friend, so absorbed in the exquisite sense of mere tranquil existence, that I neglect my talents. I should be incapable of drawing a single stroke at the present moment; and yet I feel that I never was a greater artist than now.

When, while the lovely valley teems with vapor around me, and the meridian sun strikes the upper surface of the impenetrable foliage of my trees, and but a few stray gleams steal into the inner sanctuary, I throw myself down among the tall grass by the trickling stream; and, as I lie close to the earth, a thousand unknown plants are noticed by me: when I hear the buzz of the little world among the stalks, and grow familiar with the countless indescribable forms of the insects and flies, then I feel the presence of the Almighty, who formed us in his own image, and the breath of that universal love which bears and sustains us.