David Gardner

David Gardner is an experienced security professional with a robust background in information security spanning more than 20 years. Currently serving as a Sr. Security Architect at Banfield Pet Hospital since October 2021, previous roles include Director of Information Security at GVW Group, where responsibilities included architecting security programs to mitigate risk, as well as positions such as Sr. Information Security Analyst at EBSCO Industries and Sr. IT Security Architect at IBERIABANK, focusing on developing security policies and technical controls. David began a career in security with UAB Health System as a Sr. Data Security Specialist and has also held roles at SAIC and Northrop Grumman, contributing to various technical security and project management initiatives. Academic qualifications include a Master of Science in Computer Information Technology from Regis University and dual Bachelor of Arts degrees from Mississippi State University.