Daniel Kent is a Field CTO Americas at Cloudflare, where he partners with clients across both public and private sectors to drive technology and IT modernization strategies. With more than 25 years of industry experience, Dan has established himself as a trusted leader in cloud computing, cybersecurity, and digital transformation.
Throughout his career, Dan has held influential leadership roles at prominent companies such as Cisco, Idemia, and Red River Technologies. At Cisco, he played a pivotal role in guiding public sector initiatives—helping government agencies and educational institutions overcome complex security and operational challenges through innovative cloud and network solutions.
As CTO at Idemia and Red River Technologies he further showcased his ability to lead expansive engineering teams and oversee comprehensive digital transformation efforts. This included integrating modern practices like DevSecOps into legacy systems and implementing modern application architectures to deliver SaaS based offerings. At Red River he implemented an AI practice in 2023 to capture this revolutionary market.
Dan’s broad expertise and strategic vision have made him a go-to advisor for organizations looking to leverage emerging technologies to meet evolving business needs. His balanced approach to serving both government and enterprise clients continues to drive impactful change in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.
