Brent Gardiner

Brent Gardiner is a seasoned product management professional with extensive experience in data and AI across multiple industries. Currently serving as the Lead Product Manager at ZipRecruiter since October 2021, Brent has excelled in leading product initiatives that span front-end user profiles and back-end data infrastructure while executing machine learning-driven personalized experiences. Previously, as Leader of Product Management at IBM, Brent managed a brand's product portfolio focused on advanced analytics and drove cross-functional team alignment. Brent's career also includes significant roles such as Senior Product Manager at IBM, where analytics and data visualization were key focuses, and Data Scientist at Financial Engines, where AI models enhanced user acquisition and retention. Brent holds an MBA from UCLA Anderson School of Management and a B.S. in Managerial Economics from the University of California, Davis.