Nick (Nicko) Kostopoulos
About Nick (Nicko) Kostopoulos
Nick Kostopoulos serves as the USA Youth Soccer Director Técnico at Phoenix Rising Football Club since 2021, bringing a diverse background in both soccer and cybersecurity. He has held various roles in security analysis and threat intelligence across several prominent companies.
Work at Phoenix Rising Football Club
Nick Kostopoulos has served as the USA Youth Soccer Director Técnico at Phoenix Rising Football Club since 2021. In this role, he focuses on developing youth soccer programs and enhancing player development within the organization. His position involves overseeing training sessions, coordinating with coaches, and implementing strategic initiatives aimed at fostering talent in the Phoenix area.
Education and Expertise
Nick Kostopoulos has pursued education in both operational threat intelligence and football tactical analysis. He studied at Paralus LLC, where he gained knowledge in Operational Threat Intelligence. Additionally, he completed a Certificate in Football Tactical Analyst at the Barcelona Innovation Hub from 2021 to 2022, which equipped him with skills relevant to analyzing soccer tactics and strategies.
Professional Experience
Kostopoulos has a diverse professional background in both cybersecurity and sports. He worked as an IR Analyst at McKinsey & Company for nine months in 2019 to 2020. Prior to that, he held a position as a Security Programmer at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from 2015 to 2017. He also served as a Senior Threat Detection & Response Consultant at EY for eight months in 2021 and as a Threat Researcher at Nisos Inc. for two months in 2020.
Previous Roles in Cybersecurity
In addition to his roles at McKinsey & Company and EY, Kostopoulos worked at National Grid as a Shift Lead Analyst for seven months in 2019 and at MassMutual as a Shift Lead Analyst from 2017 to 2018. His experience in these positions contributed to his expertise in threat analysis and response, preparing him for his current role as an Emerging Threat Analyst at Trinity Cyber, which he has held since 2021.