Full Name
Michael Nichols
Job Title
VP of Product Managment & Security
Company
Elastic
Speaker Bio
As the Vice President of Product Management for Security at Elastic, Mike Nichols is a key figure in shaping the future of scalable cloud security solutions. Since his arrival at Elastic in May 2022, he has played a pivotal role in integrating the capabilities of the Elastic Stack to develop security solutions that meet the diverse needs of home users and enterprise organizations. His approach, which places out-of-the-box simplicity at the forefront for core functionalities such as SIEM and endpoint protection and response (EPP/EDR), is a testament to his forward-thinking approach to cybersecurity.
Before his current role at Elastic, Mike was the Senior Director of Product Management for Security following the merger of Endgame with Elastic in October 2019. At Endgame, he served as Vice President of Product Management, playing a pivotal role in driving the success of Endgame's endpoint security platform. This platform is renowned for its ability to stop targeted attacks using a single-agent solution that caters to the needs of IT Operations, SOC, and Hunt teams. Mike's leadership at Endgame was characterized by a strong commitment to customer-focused product development and market research, a testament to his dedication to understanding and meeting the needs of his clients, which significantly contributed to the company's market leadership.
Before his tenure at Endgame, Mike was Director of Products, managing product and user experience teams and ensuring the development of differentiated technology aligned with strategic company goals. His earlier career includes roles at General Dynamics Fidelis Cybersecurity Solutions as Director of Global Sales Engineering and Fortscale as Technical Sales Director. In these roles, Mike demonstrated his expertise in leading high-performing teams and engaging in strategic sales initiatives that enhanced product development and deployment.
Mike is also a seasoned educator, having served as an adjunct faculty member at Georgetown University's School of Continuing Studies from August 2017 to December 2022. There, he taught courses on cybersecurity strategy, focusing on technical countermeasures and risk assessment. His academic contributions are complemented by his professional certifications, which include GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA) and Network+. These certifications, along with his role as a USA Powerlifting Club Coach, reflect his diverse interests and skills and provide industry professionals with assurance of his expertise and qualifications.
Mike holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Drexel University and an Associate of Science in Mathematics from Camden County College. His robust background in mathematics and cybersecurity, combined with his extensive experience in product management and education, positions him as a critical leader in cybersecurity, driving innovation and strategic development at Elastic Security.
Before his current role at Elastic, Mike was the Senior Director of Product Management for Security following the merger of Endgame with Elastic in October 2019. At Endgame, he served as Vice President of Product Management, playing a pivotal role in driving the success of Endgame's endpoint security platform. This platform is renowned for its ability to stop targeted attacks using a single-agent solution that caters to the needs of IT Operations, SOC, and Hunt teams. Mike's leadership at Endgame was characterized by a strong commitment to customer-focused product development and market research, a testament to his dedication to understanding and meeting the needs of his clients, which significantly contributed to the company's market leadership.
Before his tenure at Endgame, Mike was Director of Products, managing product and user experience teams and ensuring the development of differentiated technology aligned with strategic company goals. His earlier career includes roles at General Dynamics Fidelis Cybersecurity Solutions as Director of Global Sales Engineering and Fortscale as Technical Sales Director. In these roles, Mike demonstrated his expertise in leading high-performing teams and engaging in strategic sales initiatives that enhanced product development and deployment.
Mike is also a seasoned educator, having served as an adjunct faculty member at Georgetown University's School of Continuing Studies from August 2017 to December 2022. There, he taught courses on cybersecurity strategy, focusing on technical countermeasures and risk assessment. His academic contributions are complemented by his professional certifications, which include GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA) and Network+. These certifications, along with his role as a USA Powerlifting Club Coach, reflect his diverse interests and skills and provide industry professionals with assurance of his expertise and qualifications.
Mike holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Drexel University and an Associate of Science in Mathematics from Camden County College. His robust background in mathematics and cybersecurity, combined with his extensive experience in product management and education, positions him as a critical leader in cybersecurity, driving innovation and strategic development at Elastic Security.
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