Nicholas Troutman
About Nicholas Troutman
Nicholas Troutman is a Cyber Security Specialist at Sandia National Laboratories and a PhD student in Cybersecurity at the University of Houston. He has a diverse background in software engineering, research, and mentorship, with a strong educational foundation in mathematics and cybersecurity.
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Nicholas Troutman is a Cyber Security Specialist, currently working at Sandia National Laboratories.
Education and Expertise
Nicholas Troutman has a robust academic background with multiple degrees focused on cybersecurity and mathematics. He earned a PhD in Cyber Security from the University of Houston from 2017 to 2021. Prior to that, he completed his Bachelor’s of Science (A.S.) in Mathematics at the University of Houston from 2013 to 2017. Additionally, he holds an Associate's Degree in Mathematics from San Jacinto College from 2010 to 2013, and he completed his high school education at Clear Horizons Early College High School during the same period.
Professional Background
Nicholas Troutman's professional journey includes roles at various organizations. He has been working at Sandia National Laboratories as a Cyber Security Specialist since 2018. His earlier roles include working as an R&D Software Engineer at UTC Aerospace Systems in 2017 for 3 months in Vergennes, Vermont. Prior to that, he was a Student Developer at Enterprise Systems and an Undergraduate Research Assistant at the Real Time Systems Laboratory, both roles lasting from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, he worked as a SURF Research Assistant and Orientation Advisor at the University of Houston, and as a Lifeguard at Gulf Coast Aquatics.
Research and Development Experience
Nicholas Troutman has substantial research and development experience in cybersecurity. During his time at the University of Houston, he was a SURF Research Assistant in 2015 and an Undergraduate Research Assistant at the Real Time Systems Laboratory from 2016 to 2017. His role as an R&D Software Engineer at UTC Aerospace Systems in 2017 also highlights his involvement in research-driven roles.
Cyber Security Specialist at Sandia National Laboratories
Since 2018, Nicholas Troutman has been serving as a Cyber Security Specialist at Sandia National Laboratories. His role is based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where he relocated from Texas to take this position. Troutman transitioned from a Cyber Security Intern to his current role, showcasing his growth and expertise in the field.