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Josh Varghese

Evaluator · DISC type dsc
Advisory Board Member at Frenos
📍 Plano, Texas, United States

Josh Varghese is the founder of Traceroute LLC, a consultancy specializing in Operational Technology (OT) networking for industrial sectors. A University of Texas engineering alumnus, he is frequently called a "lifesaver" and thought leader by clients for his ability to solve complex network challenges and design secure, resilient systems.

Outside of work, Josh is a self-described "sneakerhead" and a dedicated father who spends as much time as possible with his wife and three children. He actively combines his passions by sponsoring his daughters youth basketball team, showcasing his commitment to both his family and community.

He organizes #TracerouteCon, an OT networking conference, where he gives away industrial hardware lab kits to attendees.

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Experience
21 Years
Current Role
Advisory Board Member
Job Level
Senior
Location
Plano, Texas, United States
Personality Overview

How Josh shows up

Fast But Analytical
Quality Focused
Thorough Evaluator

They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical

Priorities

Topics Josh cares about

OT Network Architecture
He founded Traceroute LLC to design and implement secure, scalable OT networking solutions for manufacturing, water/wastewater, and other industrial clients.
Industrial Cybersecurity
His expertise centers on creating secure IT/OT connectivity and remote access architectures that protect critical infrastructure while maintaining operational reliability.
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Career

Work history

8-2024
Advisory Board Member
Frenos
10-2023
Advisory Board Member
Ataya
11-2017
Owner / Consultant
Traceroute
1-2009 - 11-2017
Technology Lead
Industrial Networking Solutions
6-2004 - 12-2008
Instrumentation & Control Specialist
CDM
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
2000 - 2004
BSEE
The University of Texas at Austin
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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