Nicholas Bialek

Nicholas Bialek is a seasoned Principal Product Security Engineer at Northwestern Mutual, with extensive experience leading cross-functional teams in various security disciplines including AppSec, CloudSec, Data Security, and more. Bialek's prior roles include Assistant Director of Engineering focusing on DevSecOps, where an emphasis was placed on vulnerability remediation and effective team communication, as well as Cloud Security engineering positions that pioneered processes for evaluating cloud services security and compliance. Bialek's professional journey includes significant roles in DevOps and infrastructure engineering at companies such as Johnson Controls and BMO Harris Bank, where skills in cloud solutions, automation, and operational strategy were developed. A graduate of Cardinal Stritch University with a degree in Strategic Management Information Systems, Nicholas Bialek is known for creating environments that encourage innovation, mentorship, and continuous improvement in organizational security posture.