Biography
Patrick O'Neil received a Bachelor of Science [2011] in Mathematics from Virginia Polytechnic and State Institute in Blacksburg, Virginia, and is currently working on his PhD in Mathematics from Geoge Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia under the guidance of Tom Wanner.
He worked as a research scientist at GeoEye Analytics (now DigitalGlobe) [2011-2013]. While at GeoEye, Patrick researched dynamics of large scale communication networks with an emphasis on discovering embedded covert subnetworks and revealing the relationship between network activity and network structure. Patrick also developed parallel algorithms for computing probablity densities for global map data. While working as an intern at SPADAC, he developed feature selection methods used to differntiate between fraudlent credit card transactions and legitimate transactions across billions of records.
Currently, Patrick O'Neil offers computing workshops at the George Mason Mathematics Testing Center. These workshops range in topics from html and latex to python and scientific computing. He also serves as one of George Mason's TAs for the FCPS dual-enrollment program, providing support for multi-variable calculus and linear algebra courses.
He has received several mathematical modeling awards for his participation in the COMAP Mathematical Contest in Modeling. Working with two other Virginia Tech students, Evan Menchini and Will Frey, the team won the Outstanding award as well as the MAA prize [2011] for their work optimizing VHF repeater placement. Additionally, the team managed to receive an honorable mention designation [2010] modeling the behavior of serial killers and a meritorious designation [2009] for modeling cell phone growth in the United States with a focus on energy consumpitonHis non-mathematical interests include robotics, embedded electronics, and artificial intelligence, film, and writing video games.