John Gardner

John Gardner is a seasoned information technology professional with extensive experience in cybersecurity and network management. Currently a member of the CIO Professional Network®, John has held the position of Chief Information Security Officer and Vice President of Information Technology at IPC Systems since August 2011, where responsibilities include managing global network integration projects within the financial community. Previously, John served as a Non Commissioned Officer in Charge of expeditionary IT infrastructure and cybersecurity at the 106th Rescue Wing, planning and implementing IT operations for over 1,000 users. Additional experience includes roles as Technical Project Manager at BT Group and Radianz, focusing on large-scale network deployments and hardware management, as well as a Network Engineer at Instinet Incorporated, facilitating integrated connectivity for financial applications. John holds a background from Fordham University.