Mark Patton

Mark Patton serves as a seasoned technology executive with over three decades of experience in software development, currently leading the development of security awareness training and email security products as Chief Technology Officer at KnowBe4. He demonstrates a strong background in Agile and Scrum methodologies and maintains a proven record of building and managing high-performing engineering teams. Throughout his career, Patton has contributed to significant company growth and innovation, holding multiple patents in cybersecurity and ransomware detection technologies.

Role & Responsibilities at KnowBe4: Patton leads the development of human risk management products as Chief Technology Officer at KnowBe4.

Past Experience:

• Served as Senior Vice President of Engineering at Malwarebytes, contributing to company revenue growth from $65 million to $200 million
• Held key roles at Microsoft, working on the File System and .Net teams as Principal Program Manager and Software Development Engineer
• Worked as a Software Engineer at Boeing Commercial Airplanes for eight years

Awards & Honors:

• Holds multiple patents including: Endpoint Agent for Enterprise Security System, Detecting Ransomware Based on File Comparisons, and Behavior-based ransomware detection
• Developed Systems and methods for effective delivery of simulated phishing campaigns
• Created Systems and methods for adaptation of SCORM packages at runtime with an extended LMS

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Michigan Technological University
• Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Michigan Technological University