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Hi, I'm Alan Nix

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I'm a computer security expert, developer, father, husband, and nerd.

Alan Nix

About Me

I've had an interest in computers since I was a child. Growing up, my father taught me how to make my first QBASIC program when I was in elementary school, and I've never looked back. I studied Computer Engineering at Georgia Tech, and have gone on to have a successful career in the computer security industry. I love doing web development in my free time, and have built several websites and applications for family and friends. In my professional life, I've built and contributed to projects like the Wiz Sensor and Wiz Code, as well as many different Terraform modules and integrations for cloud security platforms.

The design for this site was shamelessly copied from Pascal van Gemert - I loved his design so much, that I replicated it with a few tweaks.

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Name:
Alan Nix
Age:
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Location:
Atlanta, GA

Experience

Education

Georgia Institue of Technology

Aug 2003 - May 2007

Bachelor - Computer Engineering Overall course content included both hardware and software design. I also enrolled in multiple networking courses and specialized in network security. Atlanta, GA | Georgia Tech

Career

Wiz

March 2023 - Present

Principal Systems Engineer

At Wiz, I have played a key role in the development and release of the Wiz Sensor and Wiz Code, two of the platform's most innovative and impactful features. As part of the Principal SE team, I collaborate closely with product and engineering teams to influence product direction and roadmap, and assist in creating new bleeding-edge features and capabilities which extend the Wiz platform.

Atlanta, GA | Wiz

Lacework

May 2020 - March 2023

Field CTO

I was a member of Lacework's Field CTO team, supporting strategic sales opportunities and helping shape engineering and product priorities. I also contributed to customer success and industry engagement.

Sr. Systems Engineer
Lacework is a SaaS-based cloud security platform. My work focused on DevOps-friendly security, cloud configuration assessments, audit log analysis, workload protection, and vulnerability management. Atlanta, GA | Lacework

Cisco (formerly Lancope)

January 2015 - May 2020

Consulting Systems Engineer - Security
As of December 2015, Lancope has been acquired by Cisco Systems.

 As a Consulting Systems Engineer for Cisco, I was responsible for supporting the entire Cisco security product portfolio for our Atlanta area customers. Products that I supported included Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW), Stealtwatch, Identity Services Engine, OpenDNS (Umbrella), Advanced Malware Protection (AMP), and Email/Web Filtering. I guided customers and prospects through the evaluation process, developing success criteria, and demonstrating the value of our products. I also assisted customers with design and deployment of solutions to meet their needs and use cases. Through my career in information security, I've also built and implemented integrations with products from Palo Alto Networks, Checkpoint, Juniper, Gigamon, IXIA, HP, IBM, LogRhythm, Splunk, and McAfee. Atlanta, GA | Cisco Security

McAfee / Intel Security (now Trellix)

May 2014 - December 2014

Systems Engineer
As a Systems Engineer for the Enterprise segment at Intel Security, formerly McAfee, I was assigned to work with our largest customers in the Southeast territory. Product expertise included Next Generation Firewall, Network and Host Intrusion Prevention, Email Filtering, Web Filtering, Host and Network Data Loss Prevention, Advanced Malware Detection, SIEM, Anti-virus and Anti-malware, Application Control, and Change Control. Atlanta, GA | Trellix

NetMotion Software

May 2011 - May 2014

Systems Engineer
As a Systems Engineer for NetMotion, my responsibilities included pre-sales design and implementation of Mobile VPN and Enterprise Mobility Management products for the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic territories. I gained extensive experience with public-key cryptography, single sign-on, PKI, and multi-factor authentication protocols, as well as solutions from various mobile device management vendors. Atlanta, GA | NetMotion Software

IBM Security

May 2007 - May 2011

Software Advanced Technology Engineer
As an Advanced Technology Engineer for IBM ISS, I was tasked with being a subject matter expert (SME) for more than a dozen different product lines within the company's security portfolio. These products included Firewall, Host and Network Intrusion Prevention, Vulnerability Assessment, Anomaly Detection, Data Loss Prevention, Content Filtering (Web/Email), and Anti-malware/Anti-virus solutions. Atlanta, GA | IBM Security

Interests

I'm passionate about youth sports and coaching my children.

Youth Sports

One of my greatest joys is being involved in my children's athletic pursuits. I have the privilege of helping coach both of my children in their respective sports. My daughter Asher is making waves in softball, while my son Tate is developing his skills in baseball. There's nothing quite like watching them grow, learn, and succeed in their athletic endeavors.

Softball

Asher playing softball

As a coach for Asher's softball team, I get to witness firsthand her dedication and growing talent in the sport. Softball has become a significant part of our family life, and it's incredible to see her progress and passion for the game develop with each season.

Baseball

Tate playing baseball

Baseball holds a special place in our family, with Tate showing great enthusiasm and skill on the field. Coaching his team has been a rewarding experience, watching him and his teammates develop their abilities and learn the importance of teamwork and sportsmanship.

The Joy of Coaching

Being involved as a coach has given me a unique perspective on youth sports. It's not just about winning games - it's about building character, teaching life lessons, and creating lasting memories. Watching these young athletes develop their skills, build confidence, and learn to work as a team is incredibly rewarding.

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