Craig Cares
About Craig Cares
Craig Cares serves as the Vice President of Solutions Engineering at Trellix, where he focuses on business process improvement and strategic leadership. With extensive experience in sales transformation and enterprise architecture, he has held various leadership roles in prominent technology companies over the past several decades.
Current Role at Trellix
Craig Cares serves as the Vice President of Solutions Engineering at Trellix, a position he has held since 2024. He is based in Dallas, Texas, United States. In this role, he focuses on business process improvement and strategic leadership. Cares emphasizes the importance of aligning sales strategies with business objectives, contributing to sales transformation and solution selling initiatives.
Previous Experience at Trellix
Before his current role, Craig Cares worked at Trellix as the Head of Global Pre-Sales Strategy, Enablement & Operations from 2021 to 2024. During his three years in this position, he was responsible for overseeing pre-sales operations and strategy, enhancing the company's sales capabilities in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
Career Background in Technology and Engineering
Craig Cares has a diverse background in technology and engineering. He worked at McAfee Enterprise in various roles, including Head of Global Pre-Sales Enablement, Strategy & Operations from 2019 to 2021, and Principal Solutions Architect from 2015 to 2019. His experience also includes positions at Boeing, Raytheon, and IBM, where he developed expertise in enterprise architecture, business transformation, and technical sales consulting.
Education and Technical Skills
Craig Cares studied at El Camino College, where he earned an Associate of Science in Pre-Engineering, and later obtained a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from California State University, Long Beach. He possesses a comprehensive understanding of enterprise security and cloud computing, and he is skilled in MEDDPICC, a sales qualification methodology that enhances his strategic sales capabilities.
Professional Development and Leadership
Throughout his career, Craig Cares has demonstrated strong leadership in sales transformation and solution selling. His focus on aligning sales strategies with business objectives has been a key aspect of his roles. He has also been involved in various initiatives that emphasize business process improvement, showcasing his commitment to enhancing organizational effectiveness.