Heidi Nickles

Heidi Nickles (Newiger) is a seasoned professional in employee experience and people operations, currently serving as the Head of People Ops at Harmonic Security since August 2025. Prior to this role, Heidi held several key positions at Harness, including Director of Employee Experience & Communications and Senior Manager of People Experience & Enablement, focusing on creating an inclusive and engaged workplace culture. Earlier experience at AppDynamics involved managing global talent operations and brand initiatives, while roles at Zuora, UC Santa Barbara, and Delta Delta Delta showcased a blend of management and academic involvement. Heidi holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from UC Santa Barbara.