Patrick Byan

Patrick Byan is a retired U.S. Coast Guard E-6, former North Carolina Correctional Officer, and preparedness-focused author whose work blends real-world experience with strategic thinking. His background spans maritime operations, institutional security, emergency response, and crisis management—giving him firsthand insight into how systems fail and how people adapt when they do.

Patrick is the author of Glitch: Full System Reset, a fictional exploration of the cascading effects of a nationwide EMP blackout on a small-town prison. While fictional, the story is grounded in operational realities and human behavior under stress, drawing from his professional experience in uniformed service and corrections.

Known for his practical, no-nonsense approach, Patrick focuses on mindset, planning, and realistic preparedness—bridging the gap between theory, fiction, and real-world application.