Kenny Holmes became the go-to-market leader for Fortinet State, Local, and Education business in March of 2019.  In four years, this business has grown 350% while adding over two hundred sales teams and key resources. He’s fortunate to have now built the Government and Education business strategy at two of the top global cybersecurity companies. Kenny has also held more than twenty technology certifications and positions spanning from Engineering to Sales leadership.  He’s an advocate and speaker having dedicated more than twenty years to the Public Sector.  Kenny is an expert in cybersecurity with a background in cryptography having worked in the Federal Government, State Government, Research Institutions, and Universities on some of the largest security projects in the world. He holds a Masters degree in (CET) Computer Engineering Technology from Ole Miss and an Executive Education Certificate in Strategy from Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management.  He resides in the Chicagoland area with his wife and daughter and in his spare time enjoys public speaking, is a pilot, and an influencer for the rights of girls and women with Autism.