Nicholas Vaccaro

Nicholas Vaccaro is a seasoned Fire Protection Engineer currently employed at the Port of Seattle since August 2021. Prior to this, Nicholas served as a Mechanical Engineer specializing in fire protection at Sound Transit from August 2018 to August 2021 and as a Designer at Patriot Fire Protection from July 2014 to August 2018. An initial experience at the United States Patent and Trademark Office involved reviewing patent applications with a focus on gas turbine engines between August 2012 and September 2013. Educational qualifications include a Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Law degree specializing in Intellectual Property from the University of Washington, and a Bachelor's of Science in Aeronautical Engineering from the United States Air Force Academy. Notable prior roles include research and development at the University of Washington and service as a High Power Microwave Engineer in the United States Air Force.