Marke Clinger is Director of Strategic Accounts within the Kratos Space Group, supporting Europe, Middle East, and Africa. In this role, his primary responsibility is enabling customers to embark on a digital transformation journey with their satellite ground capabilities. Leveraging his exceptional blend of technical expertise and business acumen, he expertly steers customers toward the adoption of industry-standard software-defined networks and architectures. This approach enhances the resilience of satellite ground operations and drives operational efficiencies, including dynamic and scalable satellite service infrastructures. Marke’s focus remains on advancing strategic initiatives that facilitate interoperability across military and commercial ground space domains through the modernization of legacy space operations.
Before joining Kratos, Marke made a significant impact in a diverse array of communication and networking companies. His professional journey spans over 15 years of specialized experience in satellite communications and terrestrial networking, encompassing the Americas, Europe, the CIS, and Russian markets. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and Computer Science from San Jose University.