Three Chapters at Cloudflare: Programmer to CTO to Board of Directors

a year ago

The author is retiring from their full-time position as CTO at Cloudflare after 13 years and joining the board of directors.
They joined Cloudflare in 2012 with the title 'Programmer' to focus on technical work, moving away from management roles.
Key highlights from their time at Cloudflare include launching Universal SSL, handling the Cloudbleed incident, and building international offices.
They worked on impactful technologies like WAF, DNS, and DDoS solutions, and supported initiatives like Project Galileo.
The author praises Cloudflare's team culture, emphasizing curiosity, empathy, and collaboration.
Dane Knecht, SVP of Emerging Technology and Incubation, is the new CTO, described as deeply committed and experienced.
The author plans to remain involved with Cloudflare, focusing on AI advancements in the product suite.

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