Eric Kaplan is an accomplished technology professional with a strong academic background and a wealth of industry experience. He holds a BS in Information Systems from Indiana University's Kelley School of Business and has completed an Executive Education Program in Financial Analysis at The University of Chicago Booth School of Business. With a career spanning over two decades, Kaplan has held key positions with several leading technology organizations. Currently, he is the CTO at AHEAD, a technology consulting firm that specializes in cloud, security, and automation solutions. Prior to this, he worked as a Senior Technologist in the Office of the CTO for the Unified Storage Division at EMC, and served in various roles, including Technologist, Sr. Product Manager, and Sr. Technical Consultant at EMC. Kaplan was also the Manager of Emerging Technologies and Business Development at InstallShield Software Corporation. With a focus on emerging technologies, Kaplan has made significant contributions to the technology community and is widely respected for his expertise in storage, virtualization, and cloud computing.