Will Strickland

Will Strickland is an experienced business leader with a career spanning over 30 years. In 1988, they began their career as a Marine Corps Officer, where they developed their leadership skills and became an expert in computer systems and communication. In 1996, they founded Cutting Edge Strategies, one of the first professional service organizations focused on transforming businesses leveraging exceptional web experiences and enterprise portal solutions. In 2003, Cutting Edge Strategies was merged into Ascendant, where they served as Vice President of Business Development. In 2012, Ascendant was acquired by Avnet and Will served as Senior Director of Sales and Alliances. In 2015, they founded Brilliant Blaze and Coda Global, and in 2019 they co-founded Speak2 Solutions, the leading provider of Speech powered solutions. Throughout their career, Will has worked with numerous organizations, including the Commonwealth of Virginia, Amazon, Microsoft, IBM, RedHat, CloudFit Software, ERUdyne, Buzzy, Triad Technology Partners, Bank of America, Lowes, Navy Federal Credit Union, Department of Army, Department of Navy, FEMA, Blue Cross Blue Shield South Carolina, and Carefirst Blue Cross.

Will Strickland has a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Business Management from North Carolina State University and is a High School Graduate from Greensboro Grimsley High School. Will also holds a Certified Crypocurrency Investigator certification from the Blockchain Intelligence Group (obtained in February 2022), a Digital Marketing Foundations for Business Partners certification from IBM (obtained in February 2016), a SCUBA certification from PADI (obtained in March 1993), a Helicopter and Fixed Wing Pilot certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (obtained in October 1991), and an Inbound Certification from HubSpot (obtained in December 2015).