Patrick Dealey
About Patrick Dealey
Patrick Dealey serves as a Junior Imagery and Research Analyst at ECS, where he has worked since 2020. He specializes in analyzing high-altitude imagery and has contributed to various projects, including the Apollo program and the COMSAT program.
Work at ECS
Patrick Dealey has been employed at ECS as a Junior Imagery and Research Analyst since 2020. In this role, he serves as a primary contact for communication regarding annotation and ontology updates from various government clients and internal projects. He has formulated annotation guidance and instructions through open-source analysis, focusing on international order of battle and high-altitude imagery of land, air, and naval systems. Additionally, he has supported the Apollo program by identifying and labeling various objects in images to assist in data provision for machine learning algorithms.
Education and Expertise
Patrick Dealey studied at Christopher Newport University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from 2016 to 2020. His academic background complements his professional skills, which include proficiency in analyzing Full Motion Video, Wide Area Motion Imagery, and High Altitude Imagery utilizing both electro-optical and infrared sensors. He has also collaborated on the development and leadership of training sessions for the COMSAT program, effectively training dozens of analysts in the field.
Background
Prior to his current position at ECS, Patrick Dealey held several roles that contributed to his professional development. He served as the President of the Delta Upsilon Fraternity at Christopher Newport University from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, he worked as the Head Coach for the Reston Swim Team Association Inc. from 2014 to 2017, where he gained leadership experience. He also completed a brief internship as a Campaign Intern for Delegate Tim Hugo in 2019.
Achievements
In his role at ECS, Patrick Dealey acted as the lead analyst for a special labeling project, where he provided support for guidance, training, and various initiatives. He has attended and led meetings, WebExes, and calls related to ECS or Figure 8 annotation instruction, showcasing his commitment to effective communication and collaboration within the organization.