Joel Velazquez focuses on protective design and security at Thornton Tomasetti, drawing on decades of experience in physical security and blast analysis for buildings and critical infrastructure. He provides consulting, analysis, and design services for new and retrofit projects, including master planning, vulnerability assessments, feasibility studies, and specialty engineering support for contractors. Joel’s work spans public, commercial, aviation, entertainment, higher education, and religious facilities, where he develops integrated security strategies addressing blast, forced entry, and hostile vehicle mitigation risks. He has played key roles in executing and managing projects at more than two dozen U.S. embassies worldwide, as well as large-scale hostile vehicle mitigation initiatives in complex urban environments. From conceptual planning and design through construction documents and construction administration, Joel helps clients enhance security and resilience while maintaining architectural intent and functionality.