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About Onyx Ingenuity

Onyx Ingenuity was built on a simple belief: ambitious ideas deserve the structure, leadership, and technical depth needed to become real.

Onyx Ingenuity is a consulting advisory and technology firm focused on solving complex business, systems, and transformation challenges at the intersection of strategy, execution, and innovation. Founded by Patrick Downs, Onyx Ingenuity brings together strategic advisory, transformation leadership, technology execution, and creative problem-solving for organizations navigating growth, change, and modernization.

We partner with leaders and organizations who need more than advice. They need someone who can understand the vision, structure the work, lead through ambiguity, and help bring the right solution to life. Our work spans healthcare, higher education, aerospace, automotive, pharmaceutical, and financial services environments, where clarity, precision, governance, and execution matter.

Our mission is simple:
to turn complexity into momentum and ideas into outcomes.

We believe technology should serve people, not overwhelm them. Whether leading enterprise-scale ERP and EHR implementations, optimizing infrastructure and security posture, improving operations, or deploying AI-driven automation, we focus on pragmatic solutions that deliver measurable value.

We are still the creators, builders, operators, and visionaries we set out to support. We simply bring that energy into higher-stakes environments where clarity, accountability, and execution matter.

What We Do

Onyx Ingenuity provides senior-level expertise across complex business, technology, healthcare, cybersecurity, data, and transformation environments.

Our work includes:

  • Program, Project, Product, Portfolio & Digital Transformation Leadership
    Leading complex initiatives from strategy through delivery, including PMO structure, roadmap planning, executive reporting, governance cadences, risk management, Agile/hybrid delivery, Azure DevOps, Jira, sprint planning, backlog refinement, user stories, release coordination, CAB readiness, cutover, and post-go-live stabilization.

  • Product Management & Digital Solution Development
    Translating business needs into product roadmaps, requirements, workflows, acceptance criteria, user experience improvements, platform enhancements, analytics, and measurable digital outcomes across enterprise and customer-facing environments.

  • ERP, Payroll, Finance, HR & Enterprise Systems Implementation
    Supporting PeopleSoft, Workday, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Dynamics 365, ADP, StrataJazz, and related enterprise platforms across finance, HR, payroll, procurement, reporting, integrations, testing, data migration, EIBs, Workday tenants, UAT, operational readiness, and stabilization.

  • Healthcare Technology, EHR & Clinical Operations Support
    Supporting Epic, Cerner, healthcare transformation, clinical workflows, EHR migration, medical education technology, patient-safety environments, revenue cycle, healthcare data, integrations, and operational improvement in regulated environments.

  • Cybersecurity, Infrastructure, Network, IAM & Systems Modernization
    Leading and supporting initiatives across IAM, MFA, access governance, CyberArk, Okta, Duo, Entra/Azure ID, SailPoint, Intune, Jamf, Varonis, CrowdStrike, Tanium, Palo Alto Prisma, Proofpoint, infrastructure modernization, ServiceNow workflows, change management, vendor coordination, and risk remediation.

  • AI Automation, Data, Intelligent Agents & Workflow Optimization
    Designing practical automation and AI-enabled workflows using tools such as Copilot Studio, PowerApps, Power Automate, ChatGPT, Databricks, GitHub Enterprise, SQL, Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, and Tableau to improve reporting, decision support, intake, triage, and operational execution.

  • Web, Analytics, Digital Experience & Platform Strategy
    Improving websites, commerce platforms, analytics, SEO foundations, customer journeys, dashboards, tagging, reporting visibility, and digital operations across platforms such as Adobe Experience Cloud, Adobe Analytics, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, HubSpot, Salesforce, Shopify, and Squarespace.

  • Creative Content, Visual Media & Brand Storytelling
    Supporting select photography, aerial media, event, automotive, digital content, and brand storytelling initiatives where creative execution strengthens credibility, audience trust, and long-term positioning.

We work closely with executive teams, technical leaders, vendors, and operational stakeholders to bring structure to complexity, align strategy with execution, and ensure initiatives are delivered with confidence.

Our Philosophy

Onyx Ingenuity was founded on the belief that meaningful work is built at the intersection of discipline and imagination.

We are for organizations and individuals who:

  • Refuse to accept inefficiency as “just how things are”

  • Value accountability, curiosity, and craftsmanship

  • Understand that innovation requires both structure and vision

  • Believe work can be purposeful, human, and high-impact

We don’t chase trends. We design solutions, intentionally, responsibly, and with longevity in mind.

Leadership

Founded by Patrick Downs, Onyx Ingenuity is led with a hands-on, principal-driven approach shaped by enterprise technology, healthcare transformation, cybersecurity, product leadership, and complex program delivery.

Patrick brings experience leading and supporting high-impact initiatives across healthcare systems, higher education, automotive, pharmaceuticals, retail, financial operations, and technology-driven organizations. His work spans ERP and EHR transformation, Workday and PeopleSoft environments, cybersecurity and IAM modernization, infrastructure programs, data and analytics platforms, AI-enabled workflows, M&A integrations, PMO structure, Agile delivery, executive governance, and post-go-live stabilization.

Onyx Ingenuity was established in 2020 with the vision of creating a firm where complex ideas are taken seriously, execution is respected, and innovation is grounded in real-world impact.

The firm is built for organizations that need more than strategy on paper. They need leadership that can understand the business, structure the work, align the right people, manage the risk, and help turn ambitious ideas into measurable outcomes.

Who We Are

We are the ones who:

  • Take ownership when others hesitate

  • Stay restless until ideas become reality

  • Bridge the gap between technical complexity and human understanding

  • Believe excellence is built, not claimed

We are builders. We are operators. We are advisors. We are creators. Strategists. Problem-solvers.
We are Onyx Ingenuity.

Meet the Team

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    Patrick Downs, MBA, MS, POPM

    Founder & CEO | Executive IT, Product & Transformation Leader

    Patrick Downs is the Founder and CEO of Onyx Ingenuity, LLC, bringing over a decade of experience leading multi-million-dollar programs, enterprise platforms, and digital transformation initiatives across healthcare, higher education, pharmaceuticals, automotive, retail, manufacturing, and technology-driven organizations.

    Patrick operates at the intersection of strategy, execution, and technology. He has held senior project, portfolio, and product leadership roles with director-level scope, owning outcomes across IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, IAM, ERP/EHR platforms, cloud modernization, and enterprise product development. His work consistently translates executive vision into scalable, measurable results.

    Enterprise Leadership & Impact

    Patrick has led and delivered initiatives with budgets ranging from six figures to $190M+, overseeing full lifecycle execution from strategy and funding approval through delivery, stabilization, and optimization.

    At the University of Miami and UHealth, Patrick served as a Senior Technical IT Project and Product Manager, leading a broad portfolio across ERP (Workday), cybersecurity, IAM, infrastructure, data platforms, and EHR integrations. He partnered directly with C-suite leaders, Boards, and executive councils to prioritize demand against IT roadmaps, manage capital allocation, and drive adoption in highly regulated healthcare and academic environments.

    Prior to and alongside UM, Patrick has delivered critical work for nationally recognized organizations, including:

    Cleveland Clinic – Led finance and IT programs supporting domestic and international hospitals, including product leadership for a finance analytics platform that drove $15M in cost savings, ERP/EHR migrations, and continuous improvement initiatives.

    AutoNation – Owned product and program delivery for enterprise Workday implementations, a $190M M&A integration, and digital retail transformation initiatives spanning hundreds of stores and customer-facing platforms.

    Noven Pharmaceuticals – Directed IT roadmapping, cybersecurity modernization, PMO standards, and product ownership in a GxP-regulated environment, ensuring compliance with FDA, GAMP5, and 21 CFR Part 11 requirements.

    Florida International University (FIU) - Served as an Adjunct Professor, where he taught and supported medical and healthcare-focused programs, contributing to the training and development of future healthcare professionals. In this role, he helped bridge clinical education, technology, and operational workflows, reinforcing best practices in healthcare systems, data, and process improvement.

    In addition to his teaching role, Patrick supported medical student training initiatives, applying his background in health informatics, simulation, and IT systems to enhance learning environments and real-world readiness.

    Across these engagements, Patrick has consistently acted as the connective tissue between executive leadership, technical teams, vendors, and end users, ensuring strategy translates into execution without losing velocity or governance.

    Product, Program & Financial Ownership

    Patrick’s leadership extends beyond delivery into true ownership:

    - Managed multi-million-dollar portfolios, forecasts, and vendor contracts
    - Served as Product Owner and Product Manager for enterprise platforms and digital products
    - Built and prioritized roadmaps aligned to business outcomes
    - Led Agile, hybrid, and waterfall teams across engineering, data, security, and operations
    - Presented directly to CIOs, CISOs, CFOs, and executive committees on risk, ROI, and delivery health

    His ability to balance financial discipline, technical depth, and stakeholder alignment is a defining differentiator.

    Education & Credentials

    Patrick holds:

    MBA – Healthcare Management

    MS – Health Informatics & Analytics

    He is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) with a concentration in IT Management and Cybersecurity, with an anticipated completion in late 2026.

    He is a Certified SAFe® Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM) and maintains active involvement with professional organizations, including PMI, AHIMA, and ACHE.

    Beyond Consulting

    Beyond executive consulting, Patrick brings a design-driven and creative mindset to everything he builds. He has professional experience in photography and aerial drone media, producing visual content for events, automotive storytelling, and brand narratives.

    He is also an automotive enthusiast with a deep appreciation for engineering excellence, performance heritage, and intentional design. His curated vehicle collection reflects long-term value and craftsmanship and serves as a creative platform for storytelling and content creation aligned with his brand philosophy.

    Additionally, Patrick has a background in DJing and music production, reinforcing his belief that the strongest innovation emerges where structure meets creativity.

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