Nico is a graduate of Texas A&M University, where he studied Industrial Distribution Engineering. He is now working with an automotive technology company that designs self driving vehicles. Despite his nystagmus, Nico is a multi-sport athlete, competing for many years in swimming, karate, mixed martial arts and obstacle course racing. He competed on season 9, 10, and 11 of American Ninja Warrior. Nico spends his time playing musical instruments like the drums, guitar, and piano and hopes to be a rockstar one day!