Dale Gardner

Dale Gardner is a seasoned industry analyst and executive with extensive experience in application and software supply chain security, currently serving as Senior Director, Analyst at Gartner since September 2016. Gardner has authored key research publications, including the Magic Quadrant and Critical Capabilities Guide for application security testing, while previously establishing a vendor-focused DevSecOps research practice. Prior experience includes roles at CA Technologies, Xceedium, Tenable Network Security, and other companies, where Gardner specialized in product marketing, led successful product launches, and drove significant revenue growth. A University graduate with a BBA in Business Management from Cleary University, Gardner has a proven track record of aligning market needs with product strategies across technology sectors.