Forrest Gardner

Forrest Gardner is a Senior Enterprise Security Engineer with extensive experience in vulnerability management, cloud security architecture, and regulatory compliance, including FedRAMP, SOC 2, and PCI ASV. Previously at Zendesk, they led initiatives in enterprise cloud security and implemented new security tools, while also architecting secure environments in AWS and GCP. With a background in project management and technical skills in Python and Linux, Forrest is adept at improving security postures across complex infrastructures. They also hold a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of California, Davis, and have completed a Cyber Security Bootcamp at UC Berkeley Extension.