Corporate Board Profile
Tech Score: 50/100
6 mention(s) identify JAMES J. GOETZ as having software/technology expertise.
| Company | Filing Date | Evidence | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto Networks Inc | 2018-10-22 | Mr. Goetz holds an M.S. in Electrical Engineering with a concentration in Computer Networking from Stanford University and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering with a concentration in Computer Engineering from the University of Cincinnati. | Holds an M.S. in Electrical Engineering with a concentration in Computer Networking and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering with a concentration in Computer Engineering. |
| Palo Alto Networks Inc | 2019-10-22 | Mr. Goetz holds an M.S. in Electrical Engineering with a concentration in Computer Networking from Stanford University and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering with a concentration in Computer Engineering from the University of Cincinnati. | Mr. Goetz holds an M.S. in Electrical Engineering with a concentration in Computer Networking and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering with a concentration in Computer Engineering, indicating a strong technical background relevant to software and programming. |
| Palo Alto Networks Inc | 2020-10-20 | Mr. Goetz holds an M.S. in Electrical Engineering with a concentration in Computer Networking from Stanford University and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering with a concentration in Computer Engineering from the University of Cincinnati. Mr. Goetz was selected to serve on our board of directors because of his deep experience with the venture capital industry and providing guidance and counsel to a wide variety of Internet and technology companies. | Holds an M.S. in Electrical Engineering with a concentration in Computer Networking and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering with a concentration in Computer Engineering, indicating strong technical and programming-related skills. |
| Palo Alto Networks Inc | 2022-11-03 | Mr. Goetz holds an M.S. in Electrical Engineering with a concentration in Computer Networking from Stanford University and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering with a concentration in Computer Engineering from the University of Cincinnati. | Mr. Goetz holds an M.S. in Electrical Engineering with a concentration in Computer Networking and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering with a concentration in Computer Engineering, and has experience in technology, IT, and cybersecurity companies, indicating software-related technical skills. |
| Palo Alto Networks Inc | 2023-10-27 | Mr. Goetz holds an M.S. in Electrical Engineering with a concentration in Computer Networking from Stanford University and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering with a concentration in Computer Engineering from the University of Cincinnati. | Mr. Goetz has an M.S. in Electrical Engineering with a concentration in Computer Networking and has experience in technology and cybersecurity companies. |
| Palo Alto Networks Inc | 2024-10-29 | Mr. Goetz holds an M.S. in Electrical Engineering with a concentration in Computer Networking from Stanford University and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering with a concentration in Computer Engineering from the University of Cincinnati. | He has an M.S. in Electrical Engineering with a concentration in Computer Networking and extensive experience in technology, IT, and cybersecurity, indicating technical expertise relevant to software and programming. |
| Filing Date | Source Excerpt |
|---|---|
| 2020-03-31 | James J. Goetz has served as a partner of Sequoia Capital, a venture capital firm, since June 2004. Prior to joining Sequoia, Mr. Goetz co-founded VitalSigns Software, a software design, development, and strategy company, where he assembled and led the team that pioneered end-user performance management. Prior to VitalSigns, he was Vice President of Network Management for Bay Networks. Mr. Goetz previously served on the boards of directors of Barracuda Networks Inc., a data security and storage company from 2009 to 2017; Nimble Storage Inc., a data storage company, from 2007 to 2017; Jive Software Inc., a provider of social business software, from 2007 to 2015; and Ruckus Wireless Inc., a manufacturer of wireless (Wi-Fi) networking equipment, from 2012 to 2015, among others. Mr. Goetz holds a bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering from the University of Cincinnati and a master of science degree in electrical engineering from Stanford University. Mr. Goetz currently serves on the boards of several privately held companies. Mr. Goetz also serves as a member of the board of directors of Palo Alto Networks Inc., a network security solution company, since April 2005. |
| 2021-03-30 | James J. Goetz has served as a partner of Sequoia Capital, a venture capital firm, since June 2004. Prior to joining Sequoia, Mr. Goetz co-founded VitalSigns Software, a software design, development, and strategy company, where he assembled and led the team that pioneered end-user performance management. Prior to VitalSigns, he was Vice President of Network Management for Bay Networks. Mr. Goetz previously served on the boards of directors of Barracuda Networks Inc., a data security and storage company from 2009 to 2017; Nimble Storage Inc., a data storage company, from 2007 to 2017; Jive Software Inc., a provider of social business software, from 2007 to 2015; and Ruckus Wireless Inc., a manufacturer of wireless (Wi-Fi) networking equipment, from 2012 to 2015, among others. Mr. Goetz holds a bachelor of science (BS) degree in electrical engineering from the University of Cincinnati and a master of science degree in electrical engineering from Stanford University. Mr. Goetz currently serves on the boards of several privately held companies. Mr. Goetz also serves as a member of the board of directors of Palo Alto Networks Inc., a network security solution company. Other Current Public Boards: Palo Alto Networks. Committees: Audit and Finance, Compensation, and M&A. Director Compensation for Fiscal Year 2020: $343,500. |
| 2022-03-30 | James J. Goetz Age: 56 Director Since: 2019 Partner at Sequoia Capital Mr. Goetz brings to the Board senior leadership, industry and information technology (IT), emerging technologies, business development, and cybersecurity experience. |
| 2023-03-31 | Age: 57 Director Since: 2019 Independent Committees: Compensation and Mergers and Acquisitions 2022 Director Compensation: Fees Earned or Paid in Cash $3; Stock Awards $277,400; Total $277,400 |
| 2024-03-28 | James J. Goetz Independent Age: 58 Director Since: 2019 CommitteesC and M |
| 2025-03-27 | James J. Goetz Independent Director Since: 2019 Age: 59 Committees: Compensation |
| Filing Date | Source Excerpt |
|---|---|
| 2018-10-22 | Mr. Goetz holds an M.S. in Electrical Engineering with a concentration in Computer Networking from Stanford University and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering with a concentration in Computer Engineering from the University of Cincinnati. |
| 2019-10-22 | Mr. Goetz holds an M.S. in Electrical Engineering with a concentration in Computer Networking from Stanford University and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering with a concentration in Computer Engineering from the University of Cincinnati. |
| 2020-10-20 | Mr. Goetz holds an M.S. in Electrical Engineering with a concentration in Computer Networking from Stanford University and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering with a concentration in Computer Engineering from the University of Cincinnati. Mr. Goetz was selected to serve on our board of directors because of his deep experience with the venture capital industry and providing guidance and counsel to a wide variety of Internet and technology companies. |
| 2022-11-03 | Mr. Goetz holds an M.S. in Electrical Engineering with a concentration in Computer Networking from Stanford University and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering with a concentration in Computer Engineering from the University of Cincinnati. |
| 2023-10-27 | Mr. Goetz holds an M.S. in Electrical Engineering with a concentration in Computer Networking from Stanford University and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering with a concentration in Computer Engineering from the University of Cincinnati. |
| 2024-10-29 | Mr. Goetz holds an M.S. in Electrical Engineering with a concentration in Computer Networking from Stanford University and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering with a concentration in Computer Engineering from the University of Cincinnati. |
Source material: SEC submissions metadata and DEF 14A proxy filings from EDGAR. Last updated: 2026-03-22