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Nick ShawIndustrial-focused product and technical leader with deep experience across strategic global accounts in Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, and critical infrastructure. I specialize in translating complex industrial cybersecurity challenges into practical solutions that drive meaningful outcomes for defenders.
Dragos, Inc
Vice President of Product, 2025 — PresentAs Vice President of Product at Dragos, I lead with a customer-first mindset and a clear vision for the future of industrial cybersecurity. My approach is shaped by years in the field, working side by side with practitioners to understand their needs, pain points, and goals. That insight fuels a product strategy focused not just on solving today's problems, but on building tools that help organizations build resilience against cyber threats that impact safety, quality, and productivity.
I believe the best products emerge from empathy, clarity, and deep connection to the people they serve. My role is to bridge the gap between technical possibility and real-world impact, ensuring Dragos continues to set the standard for cybersecurity in the industrial space.
Principal Advisory Solution Architect, 2021 — 2025I joined Dragos to assist in growing our presence with manufacturing related verticals. Currently, I support the global manufacturing and oil & gas sectors as a trusted advisor to our customers, guiding them on how to build world-class OT cybersecurity programs.
I advise on our go-to-market and global sales team strategies, product roadmaps, and partner solutions that drive business impact. As a proud brand ambassador for Dragos, I evangelize OT cybersecurity and its importance in protecting our everyday way of life.
Tripwire
Sr Systems Engineer, 2019 — 2021I joined Tripwire early in the creation of their dedicated Industrial Cybersecurity business. I was one of three Industrial SEs supporting the global industrial cybersecurity business and the enterprise team's expansion into the industrial market.
Principal liaison to Product Management, R&D, and Marketing driving current and future offerings of Tripwire's Industrial portfolio of products and services.
Mentored Sales Engineers, Sales Executives to discuss and demonstrate Tripwire Industrial solutions such that prospects see their top-of-mind problems solved. Collaborated on services and solutions across Belden's businesses and Tripwire's partners including Hirschmann, Tofino, ProSoft, Claroty, and Forescout.
Rockwell Automation
Sr Consultant/Enterprise Architect, Network & Security Services, 2018 — 2019Technical and Commercial lead focused on strategic global customers with multi-site service contracts. Management of Opportunity Pipeline driving multi-millions of new CapEx projects on a yearly basis. Managing Growth and Execution of multi-year, multi-site managed service contracts, expanding contract value of scope and annual recurring revenue.
Mentored and lead a cross-functional team to execute exceptional delivery on projects and services. Establish trusted advisor relationship with clients’ director, C-level executives, and engineering teams. Collaborated on services and solutions across business units and technology partners such as Cisco, DellEMC, Panduit, and Claroty.
Consultant, Network & Security Services, 2014 — 2018Business Development Lead and Consultant focused on strategic accounts for network, security, and remote support services.
Field Support Engineer, 2013 — 2014Customer Support and Maintenance Engineer focused on Manufacturing industries. I delivered projects for various global manufacturers not only for their industrial control systems, but the infrastructure, hosting, and applications to support plant floor operations.
Industrial Furnace Company (IFCO)
Engineer, 2010 — 2013I started my career as a general engineer at IFCO in 2010. I was responsible for the design and implementation of the burner control systems for their industrialized multiple hearth furnaces and boilers. During this time I learned how to read electrical schematic diagrams, and how to wire and troubleshoot panels in our UL listed panel shop.
During my time at IFCO I was hands-on with different control system vendors. I cut my teeth on a significant number of controls and automation packages, protocols, and networking infrastructure.