Richard Pickett
About Richard Pickett
Richard Pickett is a Senior Manager in Application Security at Asurion and an adjunct startup advisor at Founder University, with extensive experience in technical leadership and security protocol transformation.
Current Role at Asurion
Richard Pickett is the Senior Manager of Application Security at Asurion, based in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. He has been serving in this role since 2021. His responsibilities involve overseeing and implementing security protocols to safeguard applications, ensuring they are secure against potential threats. Richard's extensive background in security management and technical expertise plays a critical role in enhancing Asurion's application security infrastructure.
Founder University and Startup Advising
Richard Pickett is involved with Founder University as an adjunct startup advisor, leveraging his extensive experience to guide early-stage startups through a 12-week accelerator program. He employs Lean Startup methodologies to assist companies in market validation and scaling. His role includes one-on-one mentoring sessions and pitch preparation, fostering an environment of innovation and collaboration among startup teams.
Previous Positions and Experience
Richard Pickett has held multiple roles throughout his career, including positions at IDEMIA, where he served as Technical Product Manager, Technical Program Manager, and other lead roles from 2010 to 2021. He also worked as a Senior PHP Developer / Senior Linux Administrator at IO Studio and as an Information Systems Security Consultant at Nortel Networks. His extensive background covers various aspects of IT and security.
Educational Background
Richard studied at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU), where he focused on the Health Impacts of Meditation and Mindfulness achieving certification in Meditation in 2022. Additionally, he attended Villanova University and obtained a Business Administration certification in Business Process and Quality Improvement in 2019. He also has a background in Information Technology from Coastal Carolina Community College from 1989 to 1993.
Certifications and Methodologies
Richard Pickett holds the GIAC Certified Web Application Defender certification. He utilizes a variety of advanced tools, including GitHub Advanced Security, Burp Suite Enterprise, Traceable, Snyk, and Checkmarx, to secure development processes. Richard integrates STRIDE Threat Modeling into his approach, contributing to modernizing and enhancing application security across various projects.