Pat Edwards began his career as an Network Optimization Consultant, where he applied automation in fiber optic network design and contributed to the development of a pioneering SaaS software for automated fiber design, helping to design networks for hundreds of thousands of homes across North America. A central theme of his work is helping customers obtain, clean, and comprehend data so that it can be used at scale when designing and operating networks. After a brief stint in the remote sensing industry, Pat joined VETRO, Inc. As a Product Manager, he helps guide the development of the VETRO FiberMap® cloud platform and streamlines fiber network workflows for digital onboarding.