Nicholas P.
About Nicholas P.
Nicholas P. is a Senior Application Security Engineer at ConnectiveRx, where he oversees the Static Application Security Testing (SAST) platform and manages the company's bug bounty program. He has extensive experience in security engineering, having worked in various roles within the field since 2004.
Current Role at ConnectiveRx
Nicholas P. currently serves as a Senior Application Security Engineer at ConnectiveRx, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he oversees the Static Application Security Testing (SAST) platform, ensuring its effective integration into the application development process. He conducts regular assessments of the platform's performance and implements improvements as needed. Additionally, he collaborates with development teams to incorporate the SAST platform into their continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) workflows.
Previous Experience at ConnectiveRx
Prior to his current role, Nicholas P. worked at ConnectiveRx as a Senior Security Engineer for seven months in 2023 and as an Information Security Engineer for four years from 2019 to 2023. His responsibilities included managing security measures and ensuring the protection of sensitive information within the organization. His tenure at ConnectiveRx has contributed to his expertise in application security.
Experience at Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc.
Nicholas P. has a background in systems and security engineering from his time at Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc. (UTRS). He served as a Systems Technician from 2014 to 2017 and then as a Systems Security Engineer from 2017 to 2019. During his time at UTRS, he gained valuable experience in technical support and security protocols, which laid the foundation for his subsequent roles in application security.
Educational Background
Nicholas P. has pursued extensive education in technology and management. He studied at Kean University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Business Management from 1998 to 2003. He later attended Western Governors University, obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Network and System Administration/Administrator from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, he completed a Full Stack Web Development Certification at freeCodeCamp from 2016 to 2017, enhancing his skills in software engineering.
SAST Platform Management and Bug Bounty Program
In his current role, Nicholas P. is responsible for developing and maintaining policies, standards, and guidelines for the SAST platform, ensuring compliance across all applications. He also manages the company's bug bounty program, coordinating with a managed vendor and security researchers to identify and address vulnerabilities. His work in these areas demonstrates his commitment to enhancing application security and fostering a proactive security culture within the organization.