Patrick Simon is a Software Engineering Manager at Box, where responsibilities include leading the Developer Platform and SDK teams, shaping API technical strategy, and establishing internal API standards through the API Working Group. With prior experience as a Staff Software Developer at General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Patrick focused on applications for remotely piloted aircraft and ISR data processing. Patrick served as a Sergeant in the 102nd Army Band from 1997 to 2006 and holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Engineering from the University of Connecticut, along with certifications in Software Project Management and C# Programming from UC San Diego Extended Studies. Additionally, Patrick is a Global Co-Chair and Philanthropy Lead for the Box Veterans Employee Resource Group, promoting veteran recruitment and support.