Christy Nicklas
About Christy Nicklas
Christy Nicklas is a Senior Product Security Engineer at Medallia, with a background in information security and cyber security. She has previously held positions at Wells Fargo and General Dynamics Information Technology, and has advanced degrees in Computer Science and Software Engineering.
Current Role at Medallia
Christy Nicklas currently holds the position of Senior Product Security Engineer at Medallia. She has been with the company since 2021, contributing to the security of products and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Her role involves identifying vulnerabilities and implementing security measures to protect sensitive data.
Previous Experience at Wells Fargo
Christy Nicklas worked at Wells Fargo in two capacities. From 2011 to 2018, she served as an Information Security Engineer focusing on Application Security. After a brief period, she returned to Wells Fargo from 2019 to 2021 as an Information Security Engineer, where she continued to enhance the organization's information security posture.
Experience at General Dynamics Information Technology
Prior to her tenure at Wells Fargo, Christy Nicklas was employed at General Dynamics Information Technology from 2018 to 2019. In her role as a Cyber Security Engineer Adviser and Fortify Subject Matter Expert (SME), she provided expertise in cybersecurity practices and tools, contributing to the overall security framework.
Educational Background
Christy Nicklas has a strong educational foundation in computer science and software engineering. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science from the University of Iowa, completing her studies in 1998. Later, she pursued a Master of Science in Software Engineering with a focus on Security at the University of St. Thomas, graduating in 2007.