Summary
Nicola-marie O'Riordan is a technical writer and threat intelligence analyst with 10 years' experience crafting security documentation and supporting malware research at Microsoft. She blends hands-on malware analysis and basic reverse engineering with technical writing skills to produce intelligence reports, hardening guides, playbooks and UX copy for security products. Her background includes coordinating cross-functional security and compliance efforts at Johnson Controls, where she developed comprehensive hardening guides and managed external cybersecurity messaging. A polyglot technologist, she pairs Python, Java and Node.js development with cloud (Azure/AWS), chatbots and voice assistant work to automate processes and prototype AI proofs of concept. Outside core duties she champions STEM—teaching coding in Irish and building demo robots for large showcases—and was a technical challenge finalist for a presentation on physical penetration testing in smart buildings.
9 years of coding experience
14 years of employment as a software developer
ICM Diploma, PR, Media and Advertising, ICM Diploma, PR, Media and Advertising at College of Commerce
Diploma, Applied Science Veterinary Nursing, Distinction, Diploma, Applied Science Veterinary Nursing, Distinction at St. John's Central College
Java SE7 Programmer, Computer Programming, 100% across 11/11 assignments, Java SE7 Programmer, Computer Programming, 100% across 11/11 assignments at Cork Training Centre
Leaving Cert, Leaving Cert at Mayfield Community School
Post Graduate Certificate, Creative Digital Marketing, FIRST CLASS HONOURS, Post Graduate Certificate, Creative Digital Marketing, FIRST CLASS HONOURS at University College Cork