Patrick Cassidy

Patrick Cassidy is a business architect on the Cisco Validated team, based in Wilmington, North Carolina. With nearly five years at Cisco, Patrick has worn many hats; social media manager, operations manager, marketing manager, and now business architect. His diverse professional journey began with an adventurous career as a commercial diver specializing in underwater welding and construction, followed by ten years of military service in the United States Marine Corps. Patrick is a lifelong learner who enjoys dreaming big and figuring out how things fit together. From the depths of the ocean to the cutting edge of technology, his unique experiences and curiosity continue to shape his approach to problem-solving and innovation. In his free time, you can find Patrick exploring the outdoors, tinkering with computers alongside his five-year-old son, Eamon, or planning the next family adventure with his incredible wife—and their amazing dog, Bruce, who's *always* up for the next ride.