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Dane Knecht is the Chief Technology Officer at Cloudflare, a leading web infrastructure and website security company. Focused on bringing bold, innovative ideas to life, he plays a central role in shaping Cloudflare's ongoing evolution and strategy. His passion for working with great teams and building amazing products drives Cloudflare's mission to help build a better Internet.
Who is the CTO of Cloudflare?
Dane Knecht is Cloudflare's CTO, focused on bringing bold, innovative ideas to life in service of the company's mission to help build a better Internet. Passionate about working with great teams and building amazing products, he plays a key role in shaping Cloudflare's ongoing evolution and strategy. His career at Cloudflare spans over a decade, during which he has held progressive leadership roles across product and emerging technology before assuming the position of CTO.
Work History
Dane Knecht's work history reflects a long and progressive career at Cloudflare. Here is a summary of his professional journey:
- Cloudflare - CTO (March 2025 to Present)
- Cloudflare - SVP, Emerging Technology and Incubation (June 2015 to March 2025)
- Cloudflare - Head of Product (April 2012 to June 2015)
- Thinkwell - Intern (June 2001 to August 2001)
Education History
Dane Knecht studied Engineering Management System at Columbia University, where he built the academic foundation that has informed his technical leadership and strategic approach throughout his career.
When did Dane Knecht join Cloudflare?
Dane Knecht assumed the role of Chief Technology Officer at Cloudflare in March 2025. Having been with Cloudflare since 2012, he brings deep institutional knowledge and a proven track record of leadership across product and emerging technology to the CTO position.
