Paul Dwinell
Paul is an extremely sharp troubleshooter who generates solutions for whatever problem he's immersed in, a self-starter who thrives on continuous learning, and a source of pioneering, out-of-the-park ideas drawn from a genuinely multidisciplinary skill set. Lighthouse exists because that capability never compressed cleanly into a résumé category — and no hiring system was built to see the pattern underneath the job titles.
Founder Project Lighthouse · Youngtown, AZ 85363, USA
About Paul
Paul is a U.S. Air Force Gulf War veteran and former F-16 jet mechanic whose career has moved across military aviation, graphic design, augmented reality, experiential technology, process improvement, high-volume digital printing, project management, and entrepreneurship. While that path may look unconventional on paper, the pattern underneath it has stayed consistent: he studies complex systems, finds what is broken or missing, and builds practical solutions that improve how people, processes, and technology work together.
His track record includes authoring a U.S. Census workflow SOP that increased production by 400–500%, contributing to a world-record HP Indigo commercial production run, and helping build augmented-reality learning tools that empowered students to create interactive virtual tours. Across each chapter of his work, Paul has shown the same core ability: entering unfamiliar or underperforming systems, learning them deeply, identifying root causes, and turning insight into measurable results.
Project Lighthouse grew from Paul’s own frustration with being flattened by traditional hiring tools. He saw firsthand how résumés and keyword filters can miss the real pattern of a person’s capability, especially when that person’s value crosses industries, roles, and categories. Instead of treating that as a personal inconvenience, he turned it into a larger systems problem worth solving.
With Project Lighthouse, Paul is building a more complete way to understand people and opportunities. The platform uses AI-guided discovery to reveal how a person thinks, learns, solves problems, communicates, adapts, and thrives — then uses that deeper understanding to support better alignment between people, teams, employers, and opportunities.
Paul’s founder strength is rooted in the same pattern that has shaped his career: he sees what existing systems fail to capture, digs until he understands why, and builds toward a better version.
Company
PROJECT LIGHTHOUSE
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Most hiring systems ask:
Can this person do the job?
Lighthouse asks:
Will this person succeed here—with this manager, culture, work, and conditions?
Résumés and job descriptions reduce complex realities to keywords. Lighthouse uses conversational AI to understand people and opportunities; natural alignment from real context.
The wedge is hiring.
The mission is bigger:
To move beyond résumé-first hiring and build a more reliable way to align people with opportunities where both can actually thrive.
Company Stage
Development
Funding Stage
Pre-Seed
Funding Raised
None/Bootstrapped
Team Size
Just Me/Co-Founders
Annual Revenue
$0 to $100k
Location
Youngtown, AZ 85363, USA
Founded
2026
Industry
Services
Skills
Certified HP Indigo Level 1 Operator
Holds certification as an HP Indigo Level 1 Operator.
Adobe Photoshop
Skilled in using Adobe Photoshop for digital content creation.
Adobe Creative Suite
Experienced with the full Adobe Creative Suite/Creative Cloud for various design tasks.
Digital Content Creation
Skilled in creating digital content for various platforms and interactive media design.
Record-Breaking Production Execution
Demonstrated ability to achieve record-breaking results in production execution.
Adobe Illustrator
Proficient in using Adobe Illustrator for design and branding work.
Graphic Design
Proficient in graphic design, layout, visual communication, and concept development.
Process Improvement
Adept at process improvement, workflow optimization, and lean-style methodologies to enhance efficiency.
Problem Solving
Proficient in root-cause troubleshooting, failure analysis, and operational problem-solving.
Human Capability Discovery
Adept at human capability discovery and opportunity alignment thinking.
Systems Thinking
Expert in understanding complex systems and their interconnected components.
SOP Development
Proficient in developing Standard Operating Procedures and redesigning production workflows.
Technology
Broad experience across various technology domains including AR/VR, web, and AI.
Mechanical Troubleshooting
Experienced in safety-critical mechanical troubleshooting, equipment inspection, and repair.
Multimedia Integration
Proficient in integrating various multimedia elements into projects.
Virtual Reality Concepts
Familiar with virtual reality and immersive media concepts, including virtual tour systems.
Subject Matter Expert
Functions as a subject matter expert, leading by example and results.
Explaining Complex Ideas
Expert in explaining complex ideas through stories, analogies, and public-facing writing.
Experience Design
Adept at experience design and user-centered product design.
Augmented Reality Development
Experienced in augmented reality development and AR book creation.
Technology Integration
Skilled in technology integration, prototype development, and experimental technology research.
HP Indigo Press Operation
Expert in operating HP Indigo presses, including 100K, 3, 4, 7K, 10K, and 12K models.
Production Optimization
Skilled in optimizing production processes and implementing perpetual run strategies.
User-Centered Product Design
Specialized in user-centered product design and human-centered communication.
Technical Diagnostics
Proficient in technical diagnostics and performing high-pressure technical operations.
Team Process Guidance
Skilled in guiding team processes and building collaboration through shared problem-solving.
Print Production
Extensive experience in the print production industry, particularly with HP Indigo presses.
Hiring System Critique
Experienced in critiquing hiring systems and translating veteran and nonlinear career paths.
Preventive Maintenance
Applies a preventive maintenance mindset to reduce equipment failures.
Branding and Identity
Capable of creating branding and identity work, and story-driven visual communication.
Military Leadership
Possesses military leadership experience, skilled in leading through proof and results.
Practical Innovation
Applies practical innovation to develop better ways for people, processes, and technology to interact.
Cross-functional Communication
Adept at cross-functional communication and translating between technical and non-technical people.
Technical Manuals Application
Skilled in reading and applying complex technical manuals effectively.
Systems Analysis
Skilled in analyzing systems to identify issues and optimize performance.
Pattern Recognition
Skilled in identifying patterns to aid in troubleshooting and process analysis.
Digital Print Production
Experienced in high-volume digital print production and commercial print workflow awareness.
360/280-degree Visual Capture
Knowledgeable in 360/280-degree visual capture workflows.
Reverse Engineering
Capable of reverse engineering systems to understand their design and function.
Press Troubleshooting
Adept at troubleshooting print presses and optimizing production for efficiency.
F-16 Aircraft Maintenance
Possesses military aviation maintenance discipline specific to F-16 aircraft.
Web Design
Skilled in web design and digital prototyping.
AI-Guided Conversation Design
Specialized in AI-guided conversation design and Human Clarity Profile architecture.
Roadmap Thinking
Proficient in developing product roadmaps and shaping requirements.
AI-Assisted Product Development
Experienced in leveraging AI for product development processes.
Product Concept Development
Adept at product concept development, MVP thinking, and product architecture design.
Startup Ideation
Experienced in startup ideation, business model development, and founder-level strategy.
Workflow Optimization
Experienced in optimizing workflows for improved efficiency and ergonomic considerations.
Military Aviation
Demonstrated expertise within the military aviation sector, specifically F-16 maintenance.
Quality Control
Skilled in implementing quality control measures and conducting team workflow testing.
Basic Programming/Scripting
Familiar with basic programming and scripting, and understanding enough code to guide builds.
Flash Development
Possesses experience with Flash development and interactive application logic.
Process Scaling
Experienced in scaling processes from initial concept to full execution.
Training and Mentoring
Experienced in training, mentoring, and teaching technical concepts to diverse groups.
Project Management
Knowledgeable in PMI/PMP-style project management methodologies.
Services
Experience in developing and delivering service-based solutions, particularly for human capital.
Social Thought Leadership
Skilled in LinkedIn and social media thought leadership and profile positioning.
Educational Technology
Experienced in educational technology and developing interactive learning systems.
MVP Thinking
Skilled in Minimum Viable Product (MVP) thinking for product development.
Representation Strategy
Skilled in developing representation strategies and public positioning for new categories.
Pitch Development
Experienced in conceptual framing, pitch development, and founder storytelling.
Lean Process Improvement
Applies Lean-style principles to process improvement, focusing on efficiency and error reduction.
Experience
job
Founder
PROJECT LIGHTHOUSE
Leading the conceptualization and development of an AI-guided discovery platform designed to achieve high-resolution alignment between individuals and opportunities. Focuses on understanding how people think, learn, solve problems, and communicate beyond traditional resumes.
Founded Project Lighthouse to revolutionize professional positioning and opportunity matching. Developed an AI-guided conversation framework for deep human capability discovery and architected the Human Clarity Profile.