CIO Influence Interview with TK Keanini, CTO of DNSFilter

TK is a leader in technical innovation, specializing in the identification and protection of intellectual properties. With a background in game development and information security, he balances design’s social and technical aspects. Known for his ability to acquire top talent and build high-performing teams at DNSFilter.

Hello, TK Keanini! Welcome to the CIO Influence Interview Series. Please share how your extensive experience in IT architecture and passion for information security have influenced your approach as CTO at DNSFilter.

I’ve created a reputation for myself of being incredibly passionate about my work. Something I ​​learned early on in my career is that if you do right by the customer, they’ll do right by you. And the product we create, after all, is for the customer. Putting customers and partners at the center of every decision and performance measurement has never failed me as a guiding principle. It is also easy to get burned out with all the work you have to put in, and that is where passion comes into play. I truly love what I do and I love working with folks who share that same passion.