Larry Acklin is an accomplished IT services expert with over three decades of experience covering all aspects of the industry. Acklin has worked in marketing, product management, consulting, development, and leadership, and is currently a member of the Cognizant Technology Solutions organization. Acklin has had a diverse career, starting out building embedded systems for automobiles and then programming enterprise systems, including customized mission-critical applications for major clients. Acklin has also created new offerings and organizations around emerging technologies, including applications development, systems integration, mobile applications, enterprise architecture, and transformational consulting. He is a seasoned technical leader, offering leader, marketing leader, and mentor with expertise in IT management, business processes, applications, and security, with a focus on driving innovation and helping clients grow their businesses. Acklin holds a degree in electrical engineering with a specialization in computer software from Gannon University.