CLARKSVILLE, OH, July 14, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Ben Patrick has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Mr. Patrick's career is marked by a series of progressive roles that have shaped his expertise in information technology and consulting. Currently, he serves as a senior consultant at Illumination Works, where he has been instrumental in helping companies develop application to extract and model valuable data for reporting purposes. His role later expanded to the defense division, where he specializes in knowledge graphs and the integration of machine learning and artificial intelligence. His proficiency in these areas has earned him recognition for his deep knowledge, allowing him to contribute significantly to the field.

Mr. Patrick began his career at Cincinnati Milacron Inc. in 1994, where he gained valuable insights into business operations as a showroom manager after stepping into a vacant leadership position at a young age. In 1998, he transitioned to Mercy Health Partners, where he advanced from an administrator to a senior database administrator and consultant over the next six years. This foundational experience in database management laid the groundwork for his future accomplishments.

In 2004, Mr. Patrick joined Ohio National Financial Services as a technical services analyst. Over the years, he steadily progressed through a series of increasingly responsible positions, such as technical services engineer, database engineer and database administrator team lead. From 2016 to 2020, he served as manager of networking applications, playing a key role in establishing standards for commercial off-the-shelf applications and optimizing daily operations.

Mr. Patrick was then promoted to director of network infrastructure at Ohio National Financial Services from 2020 to 2022, overseeing networking, messaging, collaboration, software licensing and middleware. His strategic initiatives generated significant cost savings for the company, including a reduction of approximately $10.3 million annually by streamlining licensing costs and eliminating redundant applications. Leveraging the depth of knowledge he moved to information technology security engineer, concentrating on strengthening the organization's cybersecurity infrastructure and ensuring comprehensive protection against threats. After one year in this position, he transitioned to self-employment as a director of opportunities and growth, exploring new avenues for business development and innovation before assuming his current role.

Educationally, Mr. Patrick completed a bachelor's degree in information technology from the Carl H. Lindner College of Business at the University of Cincinnati, completed in 1996 while serving in his first professional role. Complementing his degree, he holds several recent certifications that further enhance his expertise, including CompTIA Security+, Neo4j certifications, and LOMAs.

In recognition of his achievements, Mr. Patrick has received numerous accolades throughout his career, including the Rising Star award and several internal recognitions at Illumination Works for his contributions to company spirit and external collaborations. Beyond his professional endeavors, he is actively involved in civic organizations, such as Tender Mercies and the Ronald McDonald House.

Looking back on his journey, Mr. Patrick attributes his success to his visionary outlook and readiness to embrace unfamiliar challenges. He has consistently stepped up when others hesitated, such as when he eagerly learned all aspects of IBM WebSphere and later when he delved into graph technology—both of which became pivotal in his career. Believing that opportunity favors the open and adaptable, he has built a reputation for self-driven learning and innovation. He has consistently thrived when others placed their trust in him, proving that a single chance can transform one's career and life.

In addition to his professional achievements, Mr. Patrick is an accomplished author, having published "IBM WebSphere and the Liberty Profile -- keeping Ohio National ahead of the game." He is also the author of "Digital KVM solution is perfect prescription for healthcare partners' data center upgrade," published by Advocent.

In his personal life, Mr. Patrick enjoys playing professional and amateur pinball and collecting and restoring John Deere tractors as hobbies. In the upcoming years, he plans to advance his career by collaborating with others to bring new technologies and applied principles to light and establish partnerships with various companies. His aspirations also include inspiring younger generations to utilize technology positively, particularly by providing resources to underprivileged communities and curious minds.

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