In this episode, Pat takes us through his long and winding career as a quant and systems architect. From almost 20 years at the Livermore research lab to reinventing himself and joining DE Shaw in 2006, we learn about how being curious and having a unique skillset can earn you outsized pay packages. Find out why he was heavily recruited to Jump Trading, why his jump to Citadel was a mistake and how everything panned out now that he is retired.