MELANIE THOMAS

Cybersecurity Principal Engineer AT&T Cybersecurity

Melanie Thomas, Principal Cybersecurity Engineer at AT&T Cybersecurity, is an asset to the tech field and the wider community. Thomas has served as the lead on several projects and has been promoted within the company due to her stellar performance. As a Principal Engineer, Thomas leads two managed security services for AT&T Cybersecurity in addition to serving as a member of the Incident Response (IR) team for customers who experience breaches. As a service lead, Thomas works with multiple levels of leadership across supporting teams.

Thomas teaches cybersecurity as an adjunct faculty member at University of San Diego’s Masters Programs. She focuses on engaging with students, ensuring that they learn the course materials and understand the practical application of it all. She volunteers with several nonprofit organizations, including San Diego Pride, San Diego Futures Foundation, InfoSec BadGirls and Hacker Spring Camp.