Nick Willan
About Nick Willan
Nick Willan is a Senior Director of Engineering with extensive experience in software development and engineering leadership. He has held various roles at companies such as Diligent, Entrust, and Trend Micro, and currently works at Tackle.io, focusing on team success and engineering excellence.
Current Role at Tackle.io
Nick Willan serves as the Senior Director of Engineering at Tackle.io, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing engineering initiatives and driving technical strategies within the organization. His focus includes fostering team collaboration and ensuring the successful delivery of engineering projects.
Previous Experience at Diligent
Before joining Tackle.io, Nick Willan worked at Diligent as Vice President of Engineering from 2022 to 2023. He also held the position of Senior Director of Software Engineering for a brief period in 2022. His tenure at Diligent involved leading engineering teams and contributing to the development of software solutions.
Career at Trend Micro
Nick Willan has a significant history with Trend Micro, where he held multiple roles. He served as Senior Development Manager from 2018 to 2021 and as Head of Engineering/Senior Director of Software Engineering from 2021 to 2022. His responsibilities included managing software development teams and implementing engineering best practices.
Education and Academic Background
Nick Willan studied at Queen's University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Computing and Information Science from 1996 to 2000. He also participated in research as an NSERC Student Researcher in the Computer Science Department at Queen's University in 1999.
Long-term Experience in Software Development
Nick Willan began his career as a Software Developer at Entrust, where he worked for 13 years from 2000 to 2013. He later transitioned to Trend Micro, where he held various software development roles, including Senior Software Developer and Team Lead. His extensive experience includes a strong focus on SaaS platform design and modern public cloud infrastructure.