Nicholas Rakes
About Nicholas Rakes
Nicholas Rakes serves as the Lead Security Engineer at Cvent, a position he has held since 2020. With a background in cybersecurity spanning over a decade, he has held various roles in multiple organizations, demonstrating expertise in designing and implementing technology solutions.
Work at Cvent
Nicholas Rakes has been serving as the Lead Security Engineer at Cvent since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing security protocols and ensuring the integrity of the company's information systems. Prior to this position, he worked as a Senior Security Engineer at Cvent from 2018 to 2020, where he contributed to enhancing the organization's cybersecurity measures.
Previous Experience in Cyber Security
Before joining Cvent, Nicholas Rakes held multiple positions at Blue Canopy. He started as a Cyber Security Analyst from 2012 to 2014, then advanced to Senior Cyber Security Consultant from 2016 to 2017. He also served as Technical Manager/Cyber Security Associate from 2017 to 2018 and worked as a Cyber Security Consultant from 2014 to 2016. His diverse roles at Blue Canopy allowed him to develop a comprehensive skill set in cybersecurity.
Education and Expertise
Nicholas Rakes studied at George Mason University, where he focused on Information Security and Network Administration. He completed his degree in Information Technology over a six-year period from 2005 to 2011. During his final year, he participated in a yearlong semester project that covered the project lifecycle from feasibility analysis to user training, enhancing his practical knowledge in the field.
Background in IT Consulting
Nicholas Rakes began his career in the IT sector as an IT Consultant at Bailey Systems from 2010 to 2012. He also worked briefly as a Technical Operations Engineer at mindSHIFT in 2012. His early experiences laid the foundation for his later specialization in cybersecurity and his ability to design and implement technology solutions.
Leadership and Problem-Solving Skills
Nicholas Rakes demonstrates strong organizational leadership and team-building skills. He effectively manages projects to meet challenging business demands and introduces innovative problem-solving techniques to improve processes and systems. His ability to deliver cost-effective, high-performance technology solutions is well recognized in the industry.