Patrick graduated from the University of Victoria in 2015 with bachelor's degrees in physical oceanography and in computer science with a theory specialization. As a co-op student, he worked for TRIUMF developing calibration systems for the ILC and T2K projects, for the DFO in satellite altimetry, and for Seeker Solutions. He is a Cassandra Certified Developer.

Patrick enjoys cycling, reading science fiction and sociology, juggling, and playing the oboe in various student and community ensembles.