Nils Westman
About Nils Westman
Nils Westman is a Senior Sales Engineer at Fortanix with extensive experience in data protection and strategic partnerships, based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Title
Nils Westman holds the position of Senior Sales Engineer at Fortanix. His career in sales engineering and data protection has spanned over two decades, reflecting his deep expertise and significant contributions to the field.
Company
Currently, Nils Westman is employed at Fortanix, where he has been working since 2022. Fortanix is known for its focus on maintaining data privacy across its entire lifecycle, and Nils has been a pivotal figure in achieving technical wins and enhancing the company's strategic partnerships.
Educational Background
Nils Westman studied at Carleton University, concentrating on Computer Science, and earned a Bachelor of Software Engineering from Swinburne University of Technology. His formal education has provided him with a strong foundation in computer science and software engineering principles.
Previous Experience
Prior to joining Fortanix, Nils Westman worked at Entrust as a Senior Sales Engineer specializing in Data Protection Solutions from 2019 to 2022. He also held roles at Thales e-Security, including Sales Engineering Manager Australasia and Senior Sales Engineer, spanning over a decade. His early career included roles such as Technical Support Specialist at nCipher plc and Senior Technician at PC-FIX Colchester (now CORE Data Systems).
Professional Achievements
Throughout his career, Nils Westman has worked with high-profile clients like PayPal, Google, and Adidas. He has played a key role in Fortanix's recognition as a 'Cool Vendor' by Gartner. Additionally, he has extensive experience collaborating with strategic partners such as Microsoft, Intel, ServiceNow, and Snowflake. He also participated in the Australian Cyber Conference 2023 in Melbourne.