Brian Patrick
Trajectory Optimization/Analysis - Member of Technical Staff | The Aerospace Corporation
- Role
- Trajectory Optimization Analyst at The Aerospace Corporation
- Location
- Colorado Springs, CO, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Brian Patrick
I\'m an astrodynamics and trajectory optimization expert dedicated to the national space security enterprise. I build the tools and develop the solutions that help government programs and space warfighters make critical decisions. From architecting new space systems to optimizing trajectories and designing user-friendly decision support software, my focus is always on delivering impactful, reliable, and innovative solutions that help secure our nation\'s interests in space.
Experience
Trajectory Optimization Analyst
Jun 2023 — Present · Colorado Springs, CO, US
Provide support to multiple government programs (SSIO, SSDP, SSC, etc.), solving complex trajectory design and analysis problems to inform national space security acquisition efforts, help develop future space architecture concept designs, and provide operational insights to space warfighters- Responsible for the software development and maintenance of astrodynamics tools used to solve complicated trajectory analysis and optimization problems. I specialize in tree search and genetic algorithms aimed at solving dynamic traveling salesman and facility location problems- Lead UI/UX developer for the Flanker & Playbook decision support tool suite, deployed to Palantir\'s WarpCore instance of the Foundry platform. Recently overhauled the front end interface of the 2.0 version of the tools to streamline user performance, reduce manual input/error, and reduce latency in decision making. I\'m an expert Workshop and Slate developer with advanced knowledge of how to integrate multiple facets and utilities of Foundry (ontologies, foundry functions, automations, and more) to create dynamic and responsive operational tools- Advanced Python programmer and proficient in MATLAB, C++, and HTML/JavaScript/CSS- Active TS/SCI Clearance
Education
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Master of Science - MS, Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering
Politecnico di Torino
Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering
2017 — 2018
University of Georgia College of Engineering
Bachelor of Science - BS, Mechanical Engineering
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