Host vs Host: Get to Know Nic and Wendy

In this episode of the Blue Hat Podcast, hosts Nic Fillingham and Wendy Zenone interview each other to give listeners insight into their personal and professional backgrounds. Nic recounts his unique career journey, which began with jobs like working as a chicken butcher and selling CDs, before joining Microsoft as an Xbox demo specialist. His career with Microsoft spanned various roles, ultimately leading him to work on the Blue Hat program, where he was captivated by the concept of ethical hacking. Wendy, on the other hand, shares her transition from PR into security, with stops at Netflix and Salesforce, and her current role at Microsoft leading the Strike program. 

In This Episode You Will Learn:     

• Wendy’s experience buying chicken from a stranger in a parking lot 
• Nic’s encounter with The Rock during a wrestling game demo 
• Wendy starting in public relations before transitioning to the security world 

Some Questions We Ask:      

• How did attending an all-women’s software engineering school influence your career shift? 
• What do you enjoy most about working in the security field? 
• What advice do you have for women looking to enter the security industry?  

Resources:  

View Wendy Zenone on LinkedIn  

View Nic Fillingham on LinkedIn 

Related Microsoft Podcasts:  

• Microsoft Threat Intelligence Podcast  
• Afternoon Cyber Tea with Ann Johnson  
• Uncovering Hidden Risks  

Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at microsoft.com/podcasts  

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