Dana Lawson
CTO at Netlify, leading engineering for a platform that powers a significant portion of the web and focused on distributed teams, developer experience, and integrating AI into developer tooling.
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Feb 9, 2026 • 55min
Dana Lawson - Netlify
Dana Lawson, CTO at Netlify and former engineering leader at GitHub and New Relic, discusses Netlify's evolution and AI-powered developer tools. She covers Agent Runners, the MCP server, and the emerging Agent Experience (AX) concept. The conversation also touches on how hiring and tooling adapt in the age of AI.
Mar 19, 2026 • 29sec
Building a global engineering team (plus AI agents) with Netlify
Dana Lawson, CTO at Netlify, leads engineering for a platform powering a slice of the web. She talks about running a lean, globally distributed team. She discusses written culture and managing polyglot stacks. She explores integrating AI agents into developer tooling and balancing new tech with operational reliability.
Aug 9, 2024 • 53min
Dana’s Journey, Hiring Engineers & AI 🗺️ — with Dana Lawson
In this enlightening discussion, Dana Lawson, CTO at Netlify with a robust background at GitHub and New Relic, shares her unique journey from military service to technology leadership. She delves into effective hiring strategies for diverse teams and the evolving role of AI in recruitment. Dana emphasizes the importance of strong personal connections in professional growth and offers insights on balancing technical and managerial skills. She envisions a future where AI enhances creativity and streamlines workflows while maintaining the human touch.
