Patrick has been writing code in some form or another for nearly 15 years, starting out with Java and quickly moving to the web with JavaScript. He currently holds a Master's degree in Software Engineering and works as a Lead Developer with VML, based in Kansas City. Patrick spends a lot of his time in work and play exploring the latest frameworks, tools, and standards around development. He constantly pushes his peers to ensure standards are met and best practices are followed, and to explore the edge of technology. His experience brings along an understanding of full stack development; a strong knowledge of code build systems; and a passion for linting, testing and code quality.