Patrick Lawrence
About Patrick Lawrence
Patrick Lawrence is a Network Engineer with over two decades of experience in the telecommunications industry. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore and has worked for companies such as GTS Telecom, Verizon Data Services, and Qwest.
Work at Cogent Communications
Patrick Lawrence has been employed at Cogent Communications as a Network Engineer since 2002. His role involves managing and optimizing network operations, ensuring efficient data transmission and connectivity for clients. Over his 22 years at Cogent, he has contributed to various projects aimed at enhancing network performance and reliability.
Education and Expertise
Patrick Lawrence earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, where he studied from 1988 to 1992. His educational background provides him with a strong foundation in engineering principles, which he applies in his work as a Network Engineer.
Background
Patrick Lawrence completed his high school education at Fairmont Heights High School before pursuing higher education. His professional journey began in the telecommunications industry, where he gained experience in various roles, including Network Technician and NOC Engineer/Supervisor, prior to his current position.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Cogent Communications, Patrick Lawrence worked at several telecommunications companies. He served as a Network Technician at GTS Telecom from 2000 to 2002 and as a NOC Engineer/Supervisor at Qwest from 1996 to 2000. Additionally, he had a brief tenure at Verizon Data Services in 2003.