Nick Aleks

Nick Aleks is an accomplished security expert with extensive experience in both operational and developmental roles across various industries. Currently serving as the Head of Security Operations at Robinhood since September 2024, Nick also holds the position of Chief Hacking Officer and CEO at Aleks Security, where the focus is on enhancing client security through advanced knowledge and practices. An author of influential works such as "Black Hat Bash" and "Black Hat GraphQL," Nick’s publications emphasize practical skills for penetration testers. Previous roles include Senior Director of Security at Wealthsimple, Senior Security Engineer and Manager at TD, and founder of DEFCON Toronto, which aims to advance the security community through meetups and competitions. Nick's early career involved full-stack development at companies like Opera Software and Gale Partners, contributing to various software solutions and web applications while holding engineering positions in mechanical design at AECL.