Gary Gardiner
About Gary Gardiner
Gary Gardiner is the Director Solutions Engineering APJ at SentinelOne and Head of Security Engineering APAC at Check Point Software Technologies, Ltd., with over 26 years of experience in the security field.
Current Positions at SentinelOne and Check Point Software Technologies
Gary Gardiner currently serves as the Director of Solutions Engineering APJ at SentinelOne in Singapore, a remote position. Additionally, he holds the title of Head of Security Engineering for the APAC region at Check Point Software Technologies, also based in Singapore. These roles reflect his expertise in managing security engineering on a large scale.
Past Experience at Fortinet and Check Point Software Technologies
Before his current positions, Gary Gardiner worked extensively at Fortinet and Check Point Software Technologies. At Fortinet, he held various roles including Director of Technical Support APAC, ANZ Director of Engineering & Services, and ANZ Director of Engineering. His tenure at Fortinet spanned from 2014 to 2017. Prior to Fortinet, he worked at Check Point Software Technologies in different capacities - as SE Manager and Security Engineer, demonstrating his solid foundation in security engineering.
Earlier Career in Network and Security Engineering
Gary Gardiner's career in network and security engineering began with roles at the Queensland Department of Public Works and Bridge Point Communications, where he served as a Network Engineer and Senior Security Consultant, respectively. His earlier positions also include working as a Contractor at Queensland Health, a Consultant at Securix, a Systems Analyst at Standard Life Assurance Company, and a Systems Engineer at Lauder College.
Education at Edinburgh Napier University
Gary Gardiner studied at Edinburgh Napier University from 1995 to 1997. This educational background laid the foundation for his extensive career in network security, providing him with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary for his professional journey.
Founder of Australian Chapter for the Cloud Security Alliance
In addition to his professional roles, Gary Gardiner founded the Australian Chapter for the Cloud Security Alliance. This global organization promotes best practices and education for cloud security, showcasing his commitment to advancing the field.