Patrick received his B.S. in Information Systems and Decision Sciences (ISDS) with a minor in Spanish from Louisiana State University in 2023. Following his undergraduate studies, Patrick served as a Graduate Assistant at the Center for Analytics and Research in Transportation Safety (CARTS) while completing a one-year MBA program at LSU, during which he also earned a Professional Certificate in Data Analytics. After graduating, Patrick worked as a Business Intelligence Developer and Data Analyst at LSU Information Technology Services before returning to CARTS, where he currently serves as a Data Analyst I. Patrick draws on a broad range of analytical tools and techniques to support the development of reports, processes, and applications for highway safety stakeholders and researchers, contributing to ongoing efforts to improve transportation safety across Louisiana.