JD Patton
About JD Patton
JD Patton is the Director of Data Engineering & Insights at SentinelOne, with extensive experience in data analytics and project management. He has a strong educational background and has made significant contributions to data engineering in cybersecurity.
Current Role at SentinelOne
JD Patton holds the position of Director, Data Engineering & Insights at SentinelOne. In his role, he operates remotely from Richmond, Virginia, United States. He leads the data engineering initiatives and insights generation, working on advancing the company's data processing capabilities and optimizing operational efficiency.
Previous Roles at SentinelOne
Before becoming Director, Data Engineering & Insights, JD Patton served as Sr Manager, Data Analytics from 2022 to 2024. He also worked as Data Platforms Manager from 2021 to 2024 in Mountain View, California, United States. His responsibilities included managing data platforms and analytics, enhancing enterprise data strategies, and improving data platform performance.
Earlier Career
JD Patton has a diverse career history, having worked at Patton Kiehl Group as a Senior Project Manager from 2016 to 2021 in Woodford, VA. At Advent Software, he held two roles: Sr Maintenance Renewals Specialist from 2010 to 2016 and ACD Renewals Specialist from 2008 to 2010. He also worked as a Kindergarten Teacher at St Lukes Lutheran School from 2005 to 2007.
Educational Background
JD Patton's educational qualifications are robust. He earned a Master's degree in Computer Information Systems from Colorado State University (2017-2021) and an MBA in Business Analytics from Babson F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business (2013-2015). He also has a Certificate in Accounting from UC Berkeley Extension (2009-2012) and a BA/MS in Economics and Elementary Education from the University of Virginia (2000-2005).
Notable Achievements
Among JD Patton's notable accomplishments is leading a team that implemented a new data analytics platform at SentinelOne, which significantly improved data processing efficiency. He presented at the 2023 Data Science Conference on 'Advanced Data Engineering Techniques for Cybersecurity' and developed a proprietary data insights tool that reduced operational costs by 15%. JD published a whitepaper in 2022 on 'The Future of Data Engineering in Cybersecurity' and received the 'Innovator of the Year' award at SentinelOne in 2023. He also mentors junior data engineers through the company's internal mentorship program.