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Mark Patton

Energizer · DISC type I
Chief Technology Officer at KnowBe4
📍 Clearwater, Florida, United States

Mark Patton is the Chief Technology Officer at KnowBe4, an accomplished software executive with deep expertise in the cybersecurity sector. He has a history of scaling product engineering teams at companies like Malwarebytes and Sunbelt Software. Colleagues describe him as a passionate, charismatic, and exceptional leader.

He is a double graduate of Michigan Technological University, holding both a Bachelors and a Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering. His interests extend to the business side of technology, including an interest in tech-focused private equity firms.

Unique fact: Mark is a co-inventor on a patent for systems that improve the effectiveness of simulated phishing campaigns.

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Experience
39 Years
Current Role
Chief Technology Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Clearwater, Florida, United States
Personality Overview

How Mark shows up

Informal
Full Of Energy
Imaginative

They are people oriented, friendly and like creating new connections. They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships. They are naturally enthusiastic, so take their promise with a pinch of salt.

Priorities

Topics Mark cares about

Cybersecurity Culture
He is a certified Security Awareness and Culture Professional (SACP) and frequently emphasizes the importance of changing security culture within organizations.
Human Risk Management
A core theme in his public communications, focusing on protecting humans as a critical layer of security and using tools to manage that risk.
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Career

Work history

9-2019
Chief Technology Officer
KnowBe4
1-2014 - 8-2019
Senior Vice President of Engineering
Malwarebytes
9-2013 - 12-2013
Principal Program Manager - Windows Phone
Microsoft
6-2010 - 1-2013
Global Vice President of Research and Development
GFI Software
1-2005 - 6-2010
VP of Research and Development
Sunbelt Software
In the press

Media appearances

KnowBe4 Promotes Four Leaders to Executive and C‑Level Positions. Featured in PR Newswire
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KnowBe4 taps former Malwarebytes exec for leadership role. Featured in St. Pete Catalyst
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Education
1981 - 1983
MSME
Michigan Technological University
1977 - 1981
BSME
Michigan Technological University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

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