Patrick Byrne is the Head of Product at Hunted Labs. With over 15 years of experience delivering mission-critical software and programs, Patrick excels in product leadership, strategy, and execution for high-stakes organizations. He is passionate about solving user problems and delivering innovative solutions that empower decisive actions at speed and scale.
Most Recently, Patrick most recently served as General Manager of Product at Rebellion Defense, where he led the integration of advanced data fusion, AI-enabled mission orchestration, and generative AI mission planning software for the U.S. Department of Defense. His work involved close collaboration with operators to design, test, and deploy software solutions in mission-critical environments, enhancing operational effectiveness.
Prior to Rebellion, Patrick spent 13 years at The Boeing Company in a variety of product leadership roles spanning Experimental Flight Test, Commercial Aerospace, Global Services, and Defense programs. As a Category Manager, he managed a $1.2 billion aftermarket parts portfolio, crafting a novel distribution strategy and leading supply chain initiatives to develop cost-effective alternatives to high-cost aerospace components. In his role as Senior Program Manager for the Air Force One program, Patrick oversaw the successful transition of the aircraft from design in Seattle to production in San Antonio, ensuring close collaboration across engineering, manufacturing and facilities teams.
Patrick holds a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Washington. He also earned dual master’s degrees in Business Administration and Analytics from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University.