Akash Thomas possesses a strong background in mining and mineral engineering, holding a diploma from Cambrian College and a Bachelor of Science in Geology from the University of Calicut. Since July 2019, Akash has been employed at Newmont Corporation, where roles include Operations Planner, Short Term Mine Planner, and Ventilation Technician. Prior to this, Akash gained experience as an Underground Technician at Fisher Wavy Inc. for a brief period in 2019.