H. Michael Nichols
General Manager, Elastic Security | Leading the Mission to Democratize Security | Author of Mission Built
- Role
- Vice President of Product Management at Elastic
- Location
- Pittsburgh, PA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About H. Michael Nichols
I’m the General Manager of Elastic Security, U.S. Army veteran, and lifelong strength athlete who believes the best lessons in leadership come from the discipline of showing up; whether that’s serving my country, leading a global security organization, or grinding through reps under the barbell.Today, I lead Elastic Security, uniting product and engineering around a single mission: democratizing security for everyone. With over 20 years in cybersecurity, I’ve helped shape and scale world-class security solutions that protect organizations across the globe. I believe in building durable platforms, high-trust teams, and technology that meets the mission, not just the moment.Earlier in my career, I served as an intelligence analyst in the U.S. Army, where I learned to operate with clarity under pressure and lead mission-driven teams. These principles continue to guide how I build and lead today.I’m also the author of Mission Built: Lessons from the Barbell and the Boardroom, an open-source book sharing practical, honest stories about building resilient teams and personal strength.I’m passionate about principled leadership, continuous improvement, and caring deeply about the mission.
Experience
Vice President of Product Management
May 2022 — Present · Pittsburgh, PA, US
Education
Drexel University
B.S., Mathematics
2008 — 2010
Camden County College
Associate of Science (A.S.), Mathematics
2006 — 2008
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