Patrick Braden

Patrick Braden is a highly experienced mining consultant currently serving as a Senior Mining Consultant at Deswik since November 2019. In this role, Patrick is involved in technical sales proposals, mine design, scheduling, plan optimization, and software implementation for various Deswik UG modules. Prior to this position, Patrick held multiple roles at Barrick Gold Corporation, including Project Mining Engineer II at Barrick Nevada and Mining Engineer II at Kibali Gold Mine, where responsibilities encompassed project management, budgeting, and extensive mine planning and design. Earlier experience includes engineering roles at Kiewit, as well as intern positions at several mining organizations, where Patrick focused on optimization, operational analysis, and project compliance. Patrick Braden holds a Master of Science in Engineering Management and a Bachelor's degree in Mining and Mineral Engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology.