Joseph Byrne
About Joseph Byrne
Joseph Byrne serves as the Principal Solutions Engineer for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa at OneTrust, where he leverages his extensive background in engineering and data privacy regulations to guide clients effectively. With a career spanning over two decades in various consulting and engineering roles, he has developed strong skills in business development and client relations.
Current Role at OneTrust
Joseph Byrne serves as the Principal Solutions Engineer for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa at OneTrust. He has held this position since 2019, operating from London, United Kingdom. In this role, he acts as a trusted advisor, guiding prospects through the trial and proof of concept stages of the OneTrust platform. His responsibilities include demonstrating the platform's capabilities and assisting clients in understanding how it can meet their data privacy needs.
Previous Experience in Consulting and Engineering
Joseph Byrne has extensive experience in consulting and engineering roles. He worked at Hitachi Consulting as a Management Consultant in the Information Management Practice for one year from 2008 to 2009. He also held positions at Network Rail as Engineering Graduate Manager from 2004 to 2006 and at Shell as Corporate Support for one year in The Hague Area, Netherlands. His early career laid a foundation in engineering and management that supports his current expertise.
Career in Data Privacy and Software Solutions
Byrne has a significant background in data privacy and software solutions. He worked at Quest Software as a Senior Software Sales Engineer in 2019 and as an Enterprise Solutions Engineer from 2015 to 2018. His roles involved engaging with clients across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa to provide tailored software solutions. Additionally, he authored a book on the IAPP Privacy Technologist certification, reflecting his commitment to professional development in the field.
Education and Professional Development
Joseph Byrne studied Mechanical Engineering at the University of Leeds, where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (BEng Hons) from 2000 to 2003. He also attended The British School in The Netherlands from 1994 to 2000. Byrne holds multiple professional certifications, including FIP, CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT, GRCP, and GRCA, which demonstrate his expertise in privacy and governance.
Skills and Expertise
Joseph Byrne possesses strong interpersonal, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills. These skills contribute to his success in business development and client engagement. He combines his engineering background with expertise in data privacy regulations, allowing him to simplify complex requirements for clients effectively.