Patrick Andrade

Patrick Andrade has a diverse work experience in various roles and companies. Starting in 2013, they worked as an Oracle Team and Information Technology Intern at Chicago Public Schools, where they dealt with Oracle software and data structures. In 2014, they interned at the Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired, providing technological and customer support. At the University of Pennsylvania, Patrick served as an Information Technology Advisor, providing computing support to residents. Patrick also worked as an Information Technology Intern at the Chicago Lighthouse, overseeing the implementation of a cloud-based communication system and managing company software. Patrick then joined the Wharton School as a Wharton Computing Administrative Support Specialist, offering IT advice and support to administrative staff. In 2017, they worked as a Software Engineering Intern at ThinkCERCA, focusing on application development. Patrick also worked as a Chemistry Department Technologist at the University of Pennsylvania, providing technical support within three chemistry buildings. Most recently, they joined The Chicago Lighthouse as an Assistive Technology & Accessibility Manager, building the lighthouse community through assistive technology and initiating relationships with companies interested in accessibility.

Patrick Andrade completed their high school education from 2010 to 2014 at Northside College Prep, earning a High School Diploma. Subsequently, they pursued their higher education from 2014 to 2018, attending the University of Pennsylvania, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science in Engineering with a specialization in Computer Science.