# David Link

> David Link is the co-founder and CEO of ScienceLogic, an enterprise software company focused on IT observability and automation. A Denison University geology graduate, he worked at CompuServe, IBM, and Interliant before co-founding ScienceLogic in 2003. He also serves on the boards of Appian and the Northern Virginia Technology Council.

- **Role:** Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer at ScienceLogic
- **Organizations:** ScienceLogic, Appian, Northern Virginia Technology Council, Interliant, IBM, CompuServe
- **Education:** Bachelor of Science in Geology, Denison University
- **Known for:** Co-founded and continues to lead ScienceLogic., EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2016 Mid-Atlantic award winner., Named a 2024 MeriTalk Cyber Defender.

## Career timeline

- **—** — Worked at CompuServe, followed by senior management roles at IBM and a senior vice president and corporate officer role at Interliant.
- **2003** — Co-founded ScienceLogic with Richard Chart and Christopher Cordray.
- **2010** — ScienceLogic received its first institutional investment from New Enterprise Associates.
- **2016** — Won the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Mid-Atlantic award.
- **2021** — ScienceLogic announced a $105 million Series E round led by Silver Lake Waterman.
- **2024** — Authored Innovation: Journey and Outcomes for the AIOps Revolution.
- **2026** — Joined Appian’s board effective January 25; recognized as an NVTC AI50 Executive in April.

## Achievements

- Co-founded and continues to lead ScienceLogic.
- EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2016 Mid-Atlantic award winner.
- Named a 2024 MeriTalk Cyber Defender.
- Recognized as a 2026 NVTC AI50 Executive.
- Appian credited him with over twelve IT management technology patents in January 2026.

## Latest updates

- **2026-08** — Appeared with Insight’s Paul Neiswinger in a discussion about AI and managed services, published August 5.
- **2026-04** — ScienceLogic announced his recognition as a 2026 NVTC AI50 Executive on April 23.
- **2026-03** — Presented Skylar Advisor in a company video published March 26.
- **2026-01** — Appian announced his board appointment on January 21, effective January 25.

## Links

- Website: https://sciencelogic.com/about/leadership
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dalink
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/dave_f_link

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