Applied Signal Technology
Patrick Walker is a Principal Engineer in Systems Engineering at Applied Signal Technology, a Collins Company, since January 2023, with a rich career spanning over 35 years in computer and communications electronics and 22 years in SIGINT system engineering. Prior to this role, Patrick served as Staff Engineer at Raytheon Applied Signal Technology since December 2010 and held several positions at Applied Signal Technology including Manager of Partner Programs and System Engineer from September 2002 to October 2009. Earlier experience includes working as a Network Administrator at Arrowhead Global Solutions, Inc. and serving in the United States Air Force as a Ground Radio Communications Technician from 1981 to 2001. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Strayer University and an Associate of Science in Computer and Communications Electronics from the Community College of the Air Force.
Applied Signal Technology
Applied Signal Technology, Inc. (AST) (NASDAQ: APSG) is a full-service intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) provider, serving national priorities in defense, intelligence, and homeland security with over $200 million in annual revenues. AST is an innovation center, bringing cutting-edge science and engineering together to enhance global security. We provide expertise in the areas of signals intelligence (SIGINT), broadband communications, cyber security, and sensor signature processing. Our SIGINT competencies include communications intelligence (COMINT) and electronic intelligence (ELINT). Our broadband communication technology enables secure high speed communication networks. Our cyber security activities include network monitoring, intrusion detection, and countermeasures. Our remote sensing expertise includes processing information from electro-optic, sonar, radar, magnetic, and seismic sensors to detect changes in the environment and provide real-time alerts of potential threats. We specialize in the collection, processing, and understanding of signals for ISR missions with low size, weight, and power (SWAP) configurations to enable increased deployment on unmanned platforms.