Craig Martell is Vice President and Chief Technology Officer of the Lockheed Martin Corporation. He is responsible for mission concept development and integrated operations analysis, the corporation’s technology strategy, internal research and development investments as well as international laboratories. As the primary liaison to the US and international science and technology community, he manages strategic partnerships with government, industry, and academia to ensure the maturation and deployment of cutting-edge technologies.
Dr. Martell is a proven leader with more than 25 years’ experience, bringing to the role a strong combination of experience in government and the private sector, including the Department of Defense (DoD) and commercial technology organizations. Prior to Lockheed Martin, Dr. Martell was Chief AI Officer for Cohesity. In this role, he oversaw the company’s strategic integration and development of emerging technologies including AI/ML to protect, secure, and provide insights into data. Before that, he served as the first Chief Digital and AI Officer (CDAO) for the DoD. Dr. Martell has served in roles of increasing responsibility in the AI and machine learning field throughout his career.
Dr. Martell pursued graduate degrees in philosophy and political science before shifting his focus to computer science. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer and Information Science from the University of Pennsylvania. His proficiency in statistical principles and methodologies has been demonstrated in his several patents including a Hybrid Classification System in 2021 and System and Method for Encrypting Data in Pictorial Data in 2008. He has published several papers anchored in mathematics and statistics including MAJIC: A Java Application for Controlling Multiple Heterogenous Robotic Agents and is also the co-author of the book Great Principles of Computing, published by MIT Press in 2015. Dr. Martell was awarded the Department of Defense Medal for Distinguished Public Service in 2024.
