Joel Williams

Joel Williams has extensive work experience in the field of data engineering and ICT. Joel is currently serving as the Director of Data Engineering at the Department of Government Services. Prior to this role, they worked as the Data Engineering Manager at the Department of Premier and Cabinet and also held the position of Platform Engineering Manager at VCDI. Before joining the Department of Premier and Cabinet, Joel worked at the Australian Bureau of Statistics, where they held various roles including Director of Cloud Platforms, Assistant Director (Solution Architect), Assistant Director, Senior ICT Officer, and ICT Officer. Their responsibilities at the Australian Bureau of Statistics included solution architecture, development team lead, and server and storage administration.

Joel Williams holds a Master's Degree in International Development from the University of Melbourne, which they completed between 2015 and 2017. Joel also obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science and Cell and Molecular Biology from The Australian National University, where they studied from 2008 to 2013. Furthermore, they pursued a Master's Degree in Data Science at RMIT University, completing it between 2019 and 2021.