Michael McGrath

Mike is a living, breathing example of how the liberal arts can be utilized in the business world. After graduating from Magdalen College of Liberal Arts, he found his way into the software business, where he moved quickly from inside sales to field sales, to management, and finally to senior leadership. He has successfully

navigated the world of startups and large corporations alike and has worked at companies as varied as BMC, CA, IBM, and AppDynamics (acquired by Cisco), and now Cribl. Mike attributes his ability to listen intently to his liberal arts education. “Employers need talented candidates who know how to listen to various points of view, to think critically, learn how to work within and lead a team, are strong communicators (written and verbal), can delegate and grow organically in their career.”