Nick Houck
About Nick Houck
Nick Houck is the Director of Sales Engineering at SentinelOne in The Woodlands, Texas, with over 25 years of industry experience, including a focus on information security for the past 7 years.
Title and Current Role
Nick Houck holds the position of Director Sales Engineering at SentinelOne. He operates in a hybrid role based in The Woodlands, Texas. His key responsibilities include overseeing sales engineering operations and fostering client relationships to support the company's sales initiatives in cybersecurity.
Professional Experience
Nick Houck has amassed over 25 years of experience, with extensive roles in sales engineering and cybersecurity. Prior to his current role at SentinelOne, he held the position of Director of Sales Engineering - Central and Western US at Attivo Networks, Inc. from 2022 to 2023. He also served as a Sales Engineer at the same company from 2019 to 2022. His career includes a tenure at McAfee, where he was an Enterprise Sales Engineer and Commercial West Sales Engineer between 2017 and 2019. Earlier in his career, Nick worked at McKesson Specialty Health and LyondellBasell as a Senior Messaging Architect, among other roles in the industry.
Education and Interdisciplinary Studies
Nick Houck pursued his education at the University of Houston-Downtown, earning a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from 2007 to 2009. He also studied at LoneStar College, where he achieved an Associate of Arts (AA) in Art from 2002 to 2006. His educational background complements his extensive professional experience, supporting his varied roles throughout his career.
Cybersecurity and Information Security Focus
Nick Houck's career has a strong focus on cybersecurity and information security, particularly in the past seven years. He has worked in multiple roles that emphasize security-based sales engineering, highlighting his expertise in the field. He acknowledges that the perception of cybersecurity is often shaped by marketing, and he remains committed to making his work rewarding for both his team and clients.
Career Background and Early Experience
Nick Houck began his career in the United States Air Force, serving as a Senior Airman from 1997 to 2001. Following his military service, he held various roles including Messaging Administrator at ExxonMobil and Senior Messaging Architect positions at Invesco Ltd., US Oncology, and LyondellBasell. His progression from these early technical roles to senior positions in sales engineering showcases his growth and adaptation in the industry.