Meet Nicole!
Hi, I’m Nicole! I was born and raised in Connecticut, with no plans to leave! I graduated from Central Connecticut State University with a BS in Marketing and took pride in being active in my university’s community. I founded our Women’s Club Soccer team and was part of the School of Business Student Advisory Council & Marketing Club.
After graduation, I found myself working in events and have since transitioned into the world of cybersecurity! In my spare time, I love cooking and trying new recipes, and I enjoy spending time with my family, friends, and all the four-legged loved ones in my life.
Tell us a surprising fact about yourself…
I helped my mom try out for Shark Tank! They had an open casting call in Washington, D.C., so we drove down there from CT. We had to create a video as part of the submissions, so I filmed and edited her video. Once we got to the open casting auditions, my role was mostly moral support and showcasing her products; she did all the pitching! Unfortunately, we did not meet any sharks, just staff who were part of vetting pitches.
If you could have any superpower, what would it be?
Without a doubt teleportation. I never did a ton of leisure travel in my lifetime, so would love to be able to go places across the world in seconds! Plus, who wants to sit in cars, planes, or traffic for hours on end? If I could teleport, I could be anywhere at any time!
What are some things you enjoy doing outside of work?
I love being home and taking time to relax. On a typical night in, you can find me (and my soon-to-be husband) cooking, with some of our favorite music running in the background, and a glass of wine in hand. Once all is said and done, we like hanging out on the couch and catching up on our latest shows with our dog and two cats. Other than that, we stay active by going for walks or to the gym!
Tell us about your role at Rhymetec…
I started at Rhymetec in March 2022 as the Marketing Manager. I was tasked with establishing a Marketing program as Rhymetec was starting to grow rapidly! I launched new branding and a new website as the foundation of our marketing efforts and aided our sales and customer success teams.
Today, my current role is the GTM (Go-To-Market) Director, where my primary goal is to establish strategic initiatives that will support Marketing, Sales, and Customer Success—continuing to increase revenue and market presence.
Why did you pursue a career in the cybersecurity industry?
A career in cybersecurity somewhat found me. I was working in events for almost 5 years, when a previous colleague reached out to me about the opportunity to work at Rhymetec. At the time I was hesitant as this was a completely new field for me, but with a brother-in-law who has worked in cybersecurity for some time, along with other individuals influencing me to take the risk, I decided to move forward! It’s been one of the most challenging and rewarding experiences to be a part of, and it makes me excited for the road ahead!
What is your favorite part about working at Rhymetec, or in the cybersecurity industry?
My favorite part about working at Rhymetec is the limitless potential we have as a team. We’re constantly finding new ways to enhance our services and better support our clients. It’s truly refreshing to be part of a company that prioritizes continuous improvement and innovation, rather than sticking to the status quo or relying on the mentality of ‘we’ve always done it this way.’ As a result, it’s incredibly humbling and rewarding to look back and see how much we’ve accomplished together.
What is your favorite quote or the best advice you have ever received?
My parents raised me to have a mentality of “if you don’t ask you don’t get.” This has always taught me to be my own advocate and to push for the things that I believe in. Because of this mentality, I heard this quote, and it stuck with me.
“You don’t get what you deserve in this life, you get what you fight for.”
The quote highlights the idea that success and achievement are not guaranteed by simply deserving them. Instead, it suggests that life often rewards those who actively pursue their goals, confront challenges, and persistently work for what they want.
It implies that effort, resilience, and the willingness to struggle are what ultimately lead to outcomes, rather than entitlement or expectation. This mindset encourages taking responsibility for one’s own success by striving and fighting for it, rather than waiting passively for things to happen.
From a security or compliance perspective, what advice would you give to a potential client or SaaS business?
Security should always be proactive, not reactive. There are a lot of things organizations can do at a foundational level to protect their data and their business as a whole. Simply conducting regular risk assessments, hosting ongoing employee security training, and implementing MFA are proactive measures that can have big impacts!