John Engates

Field Chief Technology Officer, Cloudflare

John Engates is VP and Field Chief Technology Officer at Cloudflare, guiding customers through the challenges of modern security and cloud infrastructure. His connection with Cloudflare dates back to its startup days when he first met the founders while serving as CTO at Rackspace. After following the company's impressive growth trajectory, he joined Cloudflare in 2021, where he has drawn on his deep industry expertise to help shape the future of the Internet, ensuring businesses are more secure and resilient.

John's career in technology began in the early days of the Internet, when he helped launch one of Texas' first Internet service providers. He later served as Global CTO at Rackspace Technology, where he drove key innovations in cloud computing, and as Client CTO at NTT Global Networks, where he worked with global enterprises on digital and network transformation initiatives.

Known for his strategic insights and leadership, John is also a trusted advisor to startups and a board member of a Texas-based manufacturing company. He holds a degree from the University of Texas at San Antonio and lives in Texas with his family. When not working, John enjoys staying active outdoors and exploring new places with his wife and daughters.

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