Phillip Kyle Gunter is a seasoned professional in network security and technical consultancy, currently serving as a Senior Professional Services Consultant II at Palo Alto Networks since October 2022, following a brief tenure at Fortinet as a Technical Account Manager. Previous roles include Network Security & Firewall Engineer positions at Core4ce and Adapt Forward, and Senior Network Engineer at Halski Systems. Phillip's extensive background also includes various engineering roles at Layer 3 Communications, where responsibilities ranged from Senior Support Engineer to Network Operations Engineer. Early career experiences include customer service roles at Best Buy and Publix Super Markets, and culinary work as a Sous Chef at Back Porch Oyster Bar. Phillip holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology/Biological Sciences from the University of North Georgia.