Andrew Nelson

Andrew Nelson is a seasoned cybersecurity professional with extensive experience in security architecture and engineering, currently serving as a Security Solutions Architect at Qualys since October 2023. Previously, Andrew held roles as a Sales Engineer at Rakuten Rewards and a Senior Sales Engineer at Blue Hexagon Inc., where expertise in threat research and network threat protection was developed. Andrew's earlier positions include significant roles at NASA Ames Research Center, focusing on information security, incident response, and threat hunting. With a solid educational foundation that includes a Master of Science in Information Security and Assurance from Western Governors University and advanced studies at Stanford University, Andrew is well-equipped to address complex cybersecurity challenges.