Joanne Kohel
About Joanne Kohel
Joanne Kohel is the Manager of Technology Security at TELUS, with over 25 years of experience in various security management roles.
Current Role at TELUS
Joanne Kohel is currently serving as the Manager Technology Security at TELUS, a position she has held since January 2017. She is based in the Edmonton, Canada Area. In her current role, Joanne is responsible for overseeing technology security operations, particularly focusing on Access Identity Management. Her extensive experience in security management underscores her expertise in maintaining and enhancing corporate security protocols.
Previous Roles at TELUS
Joanne Kohel has a long tenure with TELUS, having been with the company for over 25 years. She has held various security management roles, including Security Manager - Access Management team from 2006 to 2014 and Security Manager - Investigations from 1998 to 2006. Throughout these positions, she contributed significantly to the company's security infrastructure, particularly in areas like access management and investigative security operations.
Education and Certifications
Joanne Kohel's educational background includes studying at the University of Alberta, where she earned a Security Management Certification from 2001 to 2003 and a Management Certificate from 1997 to 1999. Additionally, she completed a Business Administration Diploma at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, where she studied marketing from 1974 to 1976. These academic credentials have provided her with a strong foundation in both management and security disciplines.
Experience in Security Management
Joanne Kohel has extensive experience in security management, accumulated through her various roles at TELUS. Her responsibilities have ranged from leading the Access Management team to managing security investigations. This breadth of experience has equipped her with the skills necessary to develop and implement robust security strategies, ensuring the protection of corporate assets and sensitive information.