Researcher · Engineer · Executive
Matthew Knight
Current role not listed
Knight built OpenAI’s security, privacy and IT programs, helping protect its systems as the company grew. His work also explored how AI can strengthen cyber defense, including using language models to support security teams and research into finding and fixing software vulnerabilities.
Career & education
Previously
OpenAIVP, Security ProductsMay 2025-Jan 2026
Chief Information Security Officer & Head of SecurityJun 2020-May 2025
Education
Dartmouth CollegeWork and education history is primarily focused on AI-relevant roles and may not be comprehensive.
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