Thomas Gardner

Thomas (TJ) Gardner is an experienced IT Administrator currently at The AES Corporation, focusing on cybersecurity compliance and patch management for critical infrastructure. Prior to this role, Gardner worked as a Computer Network Specialist II at CWLP, City Of Springfield, where responsibilities included maintaining the CIP program and leading audits to ensure compliance with NERC standards. Earlier experience includes positions as a LAN Administrator at SIU School of Medicine, a PC Support Specialist at The GSI Group, and a Technology Support Center Student Supervisor at the University of Illinois at Springfield. Gardner holds a Master of Science in Management Information Systems and Services and a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Illinois Springfield.