John Mackay
About John Mackay
John Mackay serves as the Sr. Director of National Security Programs at SpyCloud, where he leads a team focused on utilizing dark web data and analytics to enhance community protection. With over 25 years of experience in the national security sector, he has held various leadership roles in sales and operations across multiple organizations.
Work at SpyCloud
John Mackay serves as the Sr. Director of National Security Programs at SpyCloud, a role he has held since 2024. Based in the Washington DC-Baltimore area, he leads a team that specializes in providing agencies with curated dark web data and analytics. His focus is on empowering agencies with tools and insights that enhance community protection and service.
Previous Experience in National Security
Prior to his current role, John Mackay accumulated extensive experience in the national security sector. He worked at Cellebrite as Sales Director for National Programs from 2020 to 2024. Before that, he held positions at C3.ai, Wickr, and UiPath, where he focused on federal sales and operations related to the Department of Defense and intelligence programs.
Education and Expertise
John Mackay studied at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Applied Mathematics, Marketing, and Finance. His educational background supports his expertise in utilizing artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to enhance crime-solving and threat elimination.
Career Background
John Mackay has over 25 years of experience in the national security sector. He began his career at Endeca Technologies, Inc. as Federal Sales Director from 2004 to 2011. He then transitioned to various leadership roles, including Federal Sales Manager at Splunk and Regional Vice President at UiPath, contributing to digital transformation in investigative culture.
Leadership and Impact
In his leadership roles, John Mackay has advised executives on digital transformation strategies within the national security sector. His efforts have focused on enhancing investigative capabilities and improving operational efficiency through advanced technology and data analytics.