Nicholas Picciolo

Nicholas Picciolo has extensive work experience in the field of information technology, with a focus on security and network operations. Nicholas has held various positions at notable companies, including lululemon Studio where they currently serve as the Director of Information Security, and smartIT LLC where they work as a vCISO. Prior to these roles, they were the owner of Double Red Holdings. Nicholas also spent a significant amount of time at Vonage, where they held a range of management positions, including Senior Manager of Security Operations and Director of Network Operations. Nicholas began their career at New York University as a Senior Network Administrator and previously worked as a Network Administrator at Medicom International.

Nicholas Picciolo holds an Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.) degree in Computer Science from DeVry University, which was obtained from 1994 to 1996. Following that, they received an A+ Certification in Computer Engineering from Startek Training in 1996 to 1997. In 1992 to 1994, they attended the City University of New York-College of Staten Island, focusing on Business Administration and Management, General. Prior to that, they studied at St. John's University from 1991 to 1992, and completed their high school education at Xaverian High School from 1987 to 1991. More recently, they obtained a Real Estate Salesperson certification from the NEW JERSEY ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS in 2021. Nicholas also has an A+ certification from CompTIA.