Tolga Tohumcu, currently serving as the Director of Cloud Interlock at Splunk, specializes in Cloud, Virtualization, and Architecture. With a robust background spanning over two decades in enterprise technology, Tolga has traversed roles ranging from developer, tester, corporate trainer, post-sales consultant, pre-sales engineer, pre-sales architect and director across the New York City Metro, Florida State and eventually global landscapes. His extensive array of certifications and accolades includes distinctions such as the Splunk Certified Architect, VMware vExpert from 2012 to 2023, vExpertPro from 2020 to 2023, vExpert NSX, vExpert Cloud, VMware VCI, VCP, and VTSP. Beyond his professional pursuits, Tolga dedicates time as an Adjunct Professor at the State University of NY, imparting knowledge on various programming languages, Linux/Unix, and Cloud Computing through online education platforms. His academic journey culminated in the attainment of a Master's degree in Computer Science. 

He's a certified drone pilot, backed by badges from the US-FAA Part-107, European Union's A1, A2, A3, Transport Canada Pilot Certificate and Turkiye's IHA0 and IHA1 qualifications. These certifications aren't just fancy stamps—they're proof of his dedication to safe and compliant drone flying. 

When he's not navigating the skies with his drones, you'll discover him immersed in his passion for Tesla, tinkering with RC toys, scoring baskets on the basketball court, and perfecting shots on the billiards table. His downtime resonates with the thunderous beats of Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, and Sepultura, where heavy metal anthems form the soundtrack to his relaxation. Finding harmony in the raw energy of metal music, he seamlessly blends this vibrant musical passion with his tech-driven world.