Nick Gagliano is the Sales Manager for Uncrewed Platforms at Kongsberg, covering the Americas. He holds a master’s degree in marine science from the University of Southern Mississippi. From 2020 to 2024, he worked at NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Information, where he built the NOAA Deep-Sea Coral Data Portal. In addition to his professional roles, he serves on the Board of Directors for the Gulf of America Coastal Ocean Observing System (GCOOS). His work is driven by a passion for innovative technologies that support the understanding, preservation, and restoration of our oceans.