Jason Nickerson
Open Source Executive; Event Strategist; Public Speaker; CMS Expert; Web Pro
With over 20 years of experience building and shaping the web, Jason Nickerson has worked across just about every corner of the industry. Jason’s career has mirrored the internet’s evolution — from the recovery after the .com crash to the open-source movement and the rise of cloud services that power the web today. Jason was involved in the first wave of open-source CMS platforms like PHP-Nuke, Joomla, and WordPress. From there, he moved into the backbone of web hosting at cPanel and WebPros, later leading the WordPress Business Unit at Cloudways. Today, he focuses on backup and disaster recovery at JetBackup and serves as the CMO and a founding team member of Domain Days Dubai, a global event connecting leaders in domains, hosting, and digital infrastructure.
Jason’s career has mirrored the internet’s evolution, he’s been hands-on through it all, bringing a perspective rooted in real-world experience. Now, with the rise of AI, Jason is diving headfirst into the next wave of change, serving as an advisor and entrepreneur working on new and emerging technologies.
At his core, Jason is a passionate advocate for open source, security, and community-driven innovation. He’s committed to fostering the next generation of web technologies, always pushing for humanity, resilience, and accessibility in the digital world.