Grant I. McCormick

Grant McCormick is the Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Exabeam, a position he has held since October 2019. He is based in Los Altos, California, and has a distinguished career in enterprise technology spanning nearly three decades. McCormick is known for his adaptable leadership style and his expertise in managing global IT teams, particularly in fast-paced technology environments.

Professional Background

• Exabeam: As CIO, McCormick has focused on driving cloud-first application strategies and establishing comprehensive information security programs. His leadership has contributed to Exabeam's growth and innovation in cybersecurity solutions.
• Imperva: Prior to Exabeam, he served as CIO at Imperva from October 2009 to June 2018. During his tenure, he played a key role in scaling the company’s cybersecurity operations significantly.
• MySQL and Sun Microsystems: McCormick also held CIO positions at MySQL and Sun Microsystems, where he was instrumental in leading IT initiatives during critical growth phases.

Education

Grant McCormick earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from California State University, Fullerton.

Key Skills and Contributions

• Transitioning companies to a Cloud-First approach, particularly through the adoption of AWS and GCP.
• Developing large-scale Information Security programs.
• Leading teams through significant organizational changes and technological advancements.

His insights into IT leadership emphasize the importance of finding one's passion within the field and developing deep expertise in specific areas of technology.123