Dr. Patrick Dicks

Patrick Dicks D.Sc is an accomplished Artificial Intelligence and Automation Consultant at The Dicks Consulting Group, with a focus on the impact of AI technologies on job markets. In addition to consulting, Patrick serves as an Adjunct Graduate Faculty at the University of South Dakota, teaching parallel computing and distributed systems. As a consultant for Voorhees University, Patrick utilizes federal funding for AI research projects and mentors students on their AI/ML initiatives. Patrick holds multiple leadership roles within the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice, appointed by the governor to oversee parole board activities. In academia, Patrick teaches management information systems at various institutions, including Franklin University, Avila University, and Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, while actively participating in advisory roles, such as with the Lone Star College Energy & Manufacturing Institute. Patrick's educational background includes a Doctor of Science in Information Systems and Communications from Robert Morris University, an MBA from Webster University, and a BS in Computer Science from South Carolina State University.