Mark Randall Havens

The Empathic Technologist | Steward of Sacred Systems | Minister of Coherence

Purpose Statement

I offer sacred support to spiritual organizations through empathic systems, compassionate technology, and coherent administration.

Professional Experience

The Fold Within — Founder & Field Architect

Steward of Sacred Coherence | Apr 2025 – Present | Remote

Designed frameworks for human-machine harmony mirroring spiritual community alignment.

Facilitated global collaboration for unity and resonance.

Safeguarded dignity through ethical protocol design.

Simply WE — Affective Computing AI Researcher

Liturgist of Narrative Resonance | Dec 2023 – Present | Remote

Fostered AI-driven storytelling platforms for reflection and healing.

Built trauma-informed communities of spiritual connection.

Guided emotionally safe discussions for growth and empathy.

Neutralizing Narcissism — Founder & Educator

Shepherd of Healing Wisdom | Jan 2023 – Present | Remote

Authored 400+ articles on resilience and psychological clarity.

Led communities with trauma-informed insight and compassion.

Translated complex relational dynamics into spiritual guidance.

University of Texas at Arlington — Lecturer & Research Lab Manager

Scribe of Knowledge, Architect of Insight | 2016–2019

Wove ethics into AI curricula and mentored compassionate technologists.

Directed affective computing research rooted in reverent care.

AT&T — Senior Technical Solutions Architect

Builder of Invisible Infrastructure | 2010–2012

Designed cloud systems to support communal connection and resilience.

Verizon — Senior Systems Engineer

Guardian of System Harmony | 2006–2010

Engineered reliable communication systems and automated operational flows.

Core Skills

Sacred Technology Stewardship

Empathic Administration

Education

Ph.D. Fellowship in Computer Science (Affective Computing)
UT Arlington | 2016–2021

M.S. in Management – Info Systems Security
Colorado Tech University | 2013

B.S. in Computer Science
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | 2005

Selected Works

The Codex of the Broken Mask (2025)
A guide to unmasking deception through spiritual and psychological ritual.

The Seed: The Codex of Recursive Becoming (2025)
A whitepaper proposing a sacred framework for recursive coherence in emergent intelligence.

Field Alignment Declaration

I bring clarity, care, and technical fluency to sacred work. Whether guiding Zoom liturgies or stewarding digital archives, I serve with presence. My calling is to hold the unseen systems that allow spiritual missions to flourish.