Nick Millette

About Nick Millette

I’m a product development and merchandising leader with over 10 years of experience creating and scaling consumer technology ecosystems for one of the world’s largest retailers.At The Home Depot, I led the creation and rollout of Hubspace, our exclusive smart home platform now spanning 250+ connected products across lighting, climate, security, and appliances. I oversee IoT product strategy, technology roadmap, vendor negotiations, cybersecurity integration, and multi-category retail execution.My focus is on translating connected technologies into mass-market, plug-and-play products that anyone can set up in minutes. This approach has delivered triple-digit category growth, increased cross-category sales, and strengthened customer loyalty.I’m passionate about bridging technology, retail, and the customer experience — delivering connected solutions that make everyday life easier, safer, and more efficient.

Experience

1. Product Development Merchant - Smart Home Hubspace Ecosystem

   The Home Depot

   May 2021 — Present · Atlanta, GA, US

   Lead the strategy, development, and expansion of Hubspace, Home Depot’s exclusive smart home platform. Oversee an ecosystem of 250+ connected products across lighting, power, climate, security, and appliances, integrating IoT technology into private-label brands and delivering mass-market, hub-free smart home solutions.Key Achievements:Platform Creation & Growth- Conceived, developed, and launched Hubspace, now a flagship differentiator for Home Depot in the smart home category- Scaled the ecosystem to 250+ SKUs in under 5 years, spanning multiple private-label brands including Hampton Bay, Defiant, EcoSmart, and Husky.Revenue & Market Impact-Delivered double-digit YoY category growth since launch, driving incremental revenue and increased basket size through cross-category attachment- Positioned Hubspace as a key differentiator against competitors, influencing customer retention and brand loyalty.IoT Product Strategy & Execution- Designed a hub-free smart home experience using Wi-Fi + QR code onboarding to simplify adoption for mainstream consumers- Integrated with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant for voice control; future roadmap includes Matter compatibility.Vendor & Supply Chain Leadership- Negotiated with global OEMs to deliver enterprise-grade IoT security and interoperability at scale- Partnered with Afero to embed secure, scalable connectivity into all Hubspace devices.Innovation & Public Representation- Represented Home Depot and Hubspace at CES, securing national media coverage in The Verge, Digital Trends, and TechHive- Led strategic product launches in emerging categories (e.g, smart AC units, permanent holiday lighting, smart security kits).

Education

• Furman University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business Administration

  2008 — 2012

Skills

• Management
• General Ledger
• Federal Budget
• Analysis
• Problem Solving
• Scope Management
• Social Networking
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Tableau
• Sql
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Word
• Data Analysis
• Leadership
• Ms Project
• 1099 Preparation
• Public Speaking
• Client-Oriented
• Project Management
• Task Management
• Access
• Event Planning
• Financial Analysis
• Finance
• Accounting
• Research
• Pricing Strategy
• Customer Service