Patrick Potter

Technical & Operations Director | Human Systems Integration Expert | Defense Industry Leader 

Mr. Potter serves as the Technical Director of Humanproof, where he leads both the technical and operational dimensions of the company’s Human Systems Integration (HSI) practice. With more than 30 years of experience in systems integration, technical instruction, and program management, Mr. Potter has developed a career built on aligning people, processes, and technology to achieve mission success. 

In his role at Humanproof, overseeing both technical execution and operational leadership, ensuring the company’s work is delivered with precision and positioned for long-term growth. On the technical side, he directs the development of HSI documentation and client deliverables, maintaining rigorous alignment with ASTM F1166, MIL-STD-1472, and other critical defense standards while upholding exacting quality assurance and technical review processes. 

At the same time, providing strategic operational oversight, designing and implementing enterprise-level processes, policies, and KPI systems that improve efficiency, scalability, and accountability across the organization. By integrating technical rigor with operational strategy, he ensures Humanproof not only meets the highest standards of current client needs but is also positioned to expand capabilities, strengthen customer relationships, and sustain competitive advantage. 

Built on more than three decades of experience at the intersection of technical mastery, operational leadership, and instructional development. He has directed the creation of advanced training programs, led complex systems integration efforts, and managed large-scale Human Systems Integration (HSI) programs and CDRL deliverables across multiple defense platforms. His expertise includes HSI program management, cross-platform leadership, safety and risk analysis, mitigation strategies, and engineering and design development, reinforced by extensive work in evaluation and instruction. This technical foundation is further strengthened by real-world battlefield experience in intelligence gathering and analysis, coupled with shipboard service as an officer, where he gained broad operational control responsibilities and deep systems-level expertise in managing complex maritime environments. 

A multiservice veteran, Mr. Potter’s background extends from the battlefield to the ship’s bridge, giving him a comprehensive perspective on defense operations. Over the past three decades, he has translated that experience into world-class systems integration, training, and operational leadership, enabling organizations to thrive under the most demanding conditions. 

Mr. Potter’s career reflects a singular commitment: to deliver excellence at both the technical and operational levels, integrating people, systems, and processes in ways that strengthen readiness, reduce risk, and create enduring value for Humanproof’s clients.