Patrick Mead is a seasoned technology professional with extensive experience in network management, security systems, and sales engineering across various roles in the financial sector. Currently serving as a Customer Solutions Engineer at IPC Systems, Inc. since June 2023, Patrick previously held the position of Vice President, Sales Engineer at Pico from October 2018 to March 2023. Prior to that, Patrick was the Senior Vice President - Network and Security Lead at Advantage Futures, where responsibilities included managing network and security systems for exchange co-located infrastructure. Patrick's career also encompasses roles as an Information Security/Network Manager at Trading Technologies and Network Manager at Goldenberg, Heymeyer & Co., showcasing a strong technical background in designing, implementing, and maintaining network operations. Patrick began as a Network Administrator at Ralin Medical and holds a BA in Psychology from Michigan State University.