Nic Cottrell has used MongoDB for many software development projects since version 2.0 and before joining the company in 2017. He worked as a consulting engineer, delivering training and helping enterprise customers optimize and scale their big data projects. He transitioned to a technical services role in late 2018, helping customers triage critical problems with their MongoDB deployments. Nic gives regular talks, including at MongoDB local events and at MongoDB World in NYC. He holds dual Australian and Swedish citizenship and lives in France.