Craig Vincent is the Lead Technologist for State & Local Government, Education, and Academic Healthcare markets at Splunk. Craig serves as a trusted advisor to IT leaders and organizations who are looking to keep up with the breakneck pace of innovation.  From his years as a technologist and an advisor, Craig knows how to leverage the latest technological innovations and properly apply them to business and organizational challenges. As Lead Technologist, Craig is responsible for devising Splunk SLED solution strategy and aligning business functions around a technical vision. Prior to joining Splunk in 2015, Craig held roles at Mandiant and the Internet & Television Association. A proud Blue Devil, Craig holds a B.S.E in Computer Engineering and a Master of Engineering Management both from Duke University.