Pat joined Peterson Guadagnolo Consulting Engineers PC in November 2011. He holds an associate degree in Fire Protection Technology from Onondaga Community College and has been active in the fire service since 2006 as both a volunteer and paid firefighter.

Pat has contributed to fire protection design projects for residence halls, dining hall upgrades, academic building sprinkler systems, heating plant additions, and the renovation of a historic university library at several major local universities. He has also assisted in designing fire suppression systems for a municipal utility building.

In addition, Pat has designed multiple domestic water booster pump systems and cross-contamination backflow prevention installations. He has played a key role in preparing studies and assessments for future alterations to campus-wide buildings.