Making machine learning easier to deploy
Changes to Splunk’s Deep Learning and Data Science container build process, with practical deployment examples.
Read the articleAbout SignalSpace
Dr Josh CowlingTurning complex ideas
into useful software.
I work across AI, cybersecurity and product development—assessing opportunities, building prototypes and helping teams deliver practical value.
Let’s discuss your challengeCareer overview
From research
to real-world delivery.
My career has brought together scientific research, signal processing, medical technology, enterprise software and cybersecurity. That range shapes how I connect technical possibilities with the problems people need to solve.
Explore my experience- NOW
Product & innovation · Auguria
Leading innovation since March 2025, following an advisory role. Developing the direction of a security data intelligence platform.
- 2017–24
Consulting & architecture · Splunk
Progressing from professional services to technical pre-sales and Staff Solution Architect, with a focus on the core platform and machine learning.
- 2014–17
Engineering & product · IBEX
Signal processing and customer applications, followed by medical product management for x-ray technology.
- 2009–14
Research · Durham University
Doctoral research into hologram optimisation and applications in three-dimensional lithography.
How I approach the work
Understand the problem.
Make the idea tangible.
The most useful starting point is your context: what you’re trying to achieve, how your team works and where the constraints are. From there, we can assess how AI is used today, identify worthwhile opportunities and build prototypes that put the ideas to the test.
Explore SignalSpace’s services- 01
Assess AI practice and use
Understand existing workflows, capabilities and risks before choosing where to invest.
- 02
Build and evaluate prototypes
Test an idea with working software and a clear view of what would make it valuable.
- 03
Accelerate with security in view
Help teams adopt effective development practices and consider security throughout delivery.
Writing & talks
Ideas explored.
Work shared.
A picture is worth a thousand logs
Exploring how image data and metadata can be brought together in Splunk dashboards.
Read the articleWhy AI needs the right SOC data
Reflections from my RSAC 2025 talk on the gap between AI expectations and practical value in security operations.
Read the reflectionLet’s find the signal
What would you
like to move forward?
Tell me about the problem you’re working on or the idea you’d like to test.