Kirk Gray

Kirk Gray is an accomplished technology leader with extensive experience in software engineering and executive management. Currently serving as Vice President of Engineering for K12 at McGraw-Hill Education since May 2017, Kirk oversees over 200 engineers, focusing on executive leadership, organizational design, and software architecture. Previous roles include Vice President of Engineering at Schoolrunner, where Kirk directed engineering efforts and product management, and Chief Architect for Open Learning, ensuring robust system development. Kirk's career spans various senior positions at prestigious companies, including Pearson and Blackboard, where significant contributions to performance engineering and software architecture were made. An MBA graduate with a concentration in Executive Leadership from the University of Denver, Kirk also mentors engineers and engineering leaders at Plato while continuing to drive innovative solutions in education technology.