Patrick Spracklen
About Patrick Spracklen
Patrick Spracklen is a Senior Data Engineer with extensive experience in data science and big data consulting. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and a Doctor of Philosophy in Constraint Programming and Artificial Intelligence from the University of St Andrews.
Current Role at The Meet Group
Patrick Spracklen serves as a Senior Data Engineer at The Meet Group, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for developing and optimizing data processing systems. His work focuses on enhancing the company's data infrastructure to support various applications and analytics. His experience in data engineering contributes to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of data management within the organization.
Previous Experience in Data Engineering
Before joining The Meet Group, Patrick held several positions that contributed to his expertise in data engineering. He worked as a Senior Big Data Consultant at Crux Informatics in 2019 for seven months. Prior to that, he was a Big Data Intern at if(we) from 2016 to 2017 and a Data Science Intern at The Meet Group from 2017 to 2018. His diverse experiences in these roles have equipped him with a strong foundation in big data technologies and analytics.
Educational Background in Computer Science
Patrick Spracklen studied at the University of St Andrews, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Computer Science from 2012 to 2016. He furthered his education at the same institution, achieving a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) with a focus on Constraint Programming and Artificial Intelligence. This academic background has provided him with a solid theoretical understanding of computer science principles and practices.
Internship Experience
Patrick has a history of internship roles that have shaped his career in data engineering. He interned as an Android Intern at Waracle in 2013 for three months and as a Platform Intern at if(we) in 2015 for three months. These internships allowed him to gain practical experience in software development and data processing, laying the groundwork for his future roles in the tech industry.
Research Experience at University of St Andrews
During his time at the University of St Andrews, Patrick engaged in research focused on Automatically Compiling Constraint Models to SAT in 2014. This project lasted for three months and contributed to his understanding of constraint programming, which is integral to his later work in data engineering and artificial intelligence.