Patrick Thomson
About Patrick Thomson
Patrick Thomson serves as the DevSecOps Architect Manager for Aqua Security, overseeing operations in the US and LATAM since 2021. He has a background in computer engineering and has held various roles in IT support and DevSecOps across multiple organizations.
Work at Aqua
Patrick Thomson currently serves as the DevSecOps Architect Manager for the US and LATAM regions at Aqua Security, a position he has held since 2021. His role involves overseeing the development of unique process workflows and customized deployments for various environments, including sandbox and production. Prior to this managerial position, he worked as a DevSecOps Engineer at Aqua Security from 2017 to 2018 and as a DevSecOps Architect from 2018 to 2021. His experience at Aqua Security emphasizes his expertise in protecting containerized and serverless workloads across multiple cloud platforms and orchestration tools.
Education and Expertise
Patrick Thomson studied at SUNY Polytechnic Institute, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Computer Engineering Technology/Technician from 2010 to 2014. He also pursued minors in Computer Science, Mathematics, and Information Systems during his studies. This educational background provides him with a strong foundation in technology and engineering principles, which he applies in his current role in DevSecOps.
Background
Before joining Aqua Security, Patrick Thomson worked at CA Technologies as a Support Engineer from 2015 to 2017 and as an Associate Support Engineer from 2014 to 2015. His early career also included a position as an IT Help Desk Technician at SUNY Institute of Technology from 2011 to 2014. This diverse experience in technical support and engineering roles has contributed to his comprehensive understanding of IT operations and security.
Professional Experience
Patrick Thomson has accumulated significant experience in the field of DevSecOps. His career began at SUNY Institute of Technology, where he worked as an IT Help Desk Technician. He then transitioned to CA Technologies, where he held support roles for three years. Following his tenure at CA Technologies, he joined Aqua Security, where he progressed from a DevSecOps Engineer to a DevSecOps Architect and finally to his current managerial position. This trajectory highlights his growth and specialization within the DevSecOps domain.