Joel Thomas

Joel Thomas is a Senior Cyber Security Technology Specialist at Darktrace, specializing in AI-based cybersecurity solutions for enterprise networks and email security since December 2020. In this role, responsibilities include acting as a trusted advisor to clients on architecture and integration, delivering Proof of Value engagements, conducting threat hunting, and presenting threat intelligence reports to diverse audiences, including C-level executives. Prior experience includes serving as a Technical Support Engineer for Sophos, where Joel focused on network security products and provided technical support while ensuring customer satisfaction, and working as a Graduate Engineer Trainee at Idea Cellular Ltd, monitoring network load and supporting operational continuity. Joel holds a Master of Engineering in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Toronto, a Bachelor's Degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering from Vellore Institute of Technology, and has received training from the Cisco Networking Academy.