Will Cooke

Will Cooke is an accomplished technology leader with extensive experience in engineering management and product strategy. Currently serving as a Senior Manager at Chainguard since November 2024, Cooke previously held the position of Director of Engineering at InfluxData for five years. Earlier in the career, Cooke was instrumental as the Director of the Ubuntu Desktop at Canonical Ltd., overseeing the delivery of the world's most popular Linux desktop. Additional roles include Manager of Frontend at iDirect, where Cooke managed core web frameworks, and Product Strategy Engineering Manager at Canonical Ltd., significantly contributing to the development of Ubuntu TV. Cooke's background also includes leadership positions at Parallel, Bridge Partners, Cambridgeshire Constabulary, and CSC - Computer Sciences Corporation. Will Cooke holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Nottingham Trent University.