Philosophy

Great digital products start with clarity, empathy, and fast iteration.

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Ben Hymans

As founder and principal consultant at hytreks.digital, I design, build, and scale digital products. I am a generalist, with a broad background in technology, business, and leadership, and I have 20 years of experience immersed in all forms of tech. I’ve worked with, or for, non-profit startups and fortune 50 companies. When I work with clients, I only work with organizations and people that I respect. I’ll be honest, direct, and communicate clearly so that you can move faster with confidence.

Startups and Growing Businesses

I work with organizations of all shapes and sizes, but I especially like working with startups and small to mid-size businesses. If you need help turning an idea into a product, improving an existing platform, or growing to the next level, let’s chat.

How I Can Help

I specialize in digital product engineering and consulting, with deep expertise in traditional IT. Here are some things I can help you with:

  • Product and technology strategy
  • MVP planning and delivery
  • Technical leadership
  • Platform engineering and reliability
  • Cloud (GCP / AWS / Azure)
  • AI technology and implementation
  • Bespoke technology projects

Projects

A quick snapshot of past work and what I’m building now.

In Development

TappyTap App — An iOS game that tests your internal clock

Active Projects

Hytreks.Studio — Aerial imaging and mapping by drone
Eden Prairie Local News — Hyperlocal, nonprofit news for Eden Prairie, Minnesota
Hymans Game — Golf Tournament Tracker with assorted games and season long leagues

Past Projects

WellTxt.ai — Personal AI Fitness coach over SMS
Veridue — Automated demographic image auditing platform

Let's Work Together

Tell me a little about yourself, the project you have in mind, and I’ll be in touch soon!

Hello@Hytreks.Digital