Brian Hewgill is a Senior Solutions Engineer at TrendAI with over eight years of experience in IT and cybersecurity. He began his career in IT-focused roles before progressing into Security Operations Center (SOC) positions, advancing to senior analyst responsibilities, and ultimately transitioning into solutions engineering, where he later assumed a senior role.   In his current position, Brian works closely with enterprise and public sector organizations—including government and government-related accounts—to help them modernize their security operations and adopt technologies such as XDR, SIEM, and AI-driven security analytics. He specializes in translating complex technical capabilities into clear operational and business outcomes, enabling security teams to improve visibility, response, and efficiency.  

Brian is recognized for delivering highly engaging live demonstrations and presentations, and for his ability to communicate complex security concepts clearly to both technical and executive audiences. He regularly presents to customer groups ranging from small technical teams to large audiences at industry and company events, where he shares practical insights on the evolution of modern Security Operations Centers (SOCs), emerging threats, and the role of automation and AI in helping security teams operate at scale.