Brian Gardner
About Brian Gardner
Brian Gardner is the Principal Developer Advocate at WP Engine and the Founder and Designer at Brian Gardner Media, LLC, based in the Greater Chicago Area.
Professional Role at WP Engine
Brian Gardner is currently serving as the Principal Developer Advocate at WP Engine, a position he has held since September 1, 2021. Based in Chicago, Illinois, he leverages his extensive experience in product development and design to advocate for developers and contribute to the company's initiatives in the tech community. His role involves creating educational content and resources aimed at improving WordPress development practices.
Founding Brian Gardner Media, LLC
Brian Gardner is the Founder and Designer at Brian Gardner Media, LLC, located in St Charles, Illinois. Through this venture, Gardner focuses on product design and development. His work within this company showcases his commitment to innovative design and practical user experiences, contributing significantly to the field of WordPress theme development.
Experience at Copyblogger Media, LLC
Brian Gardner served as the Partner and Chief Product Officer at Copyblogger Media, LLC from 2010 to 2019. During his 9-year tenure at the company, Gardner was instrumental in overseeing product development and design initiatives. His leadership role helped in shaping the company's product offerings and enhancing the user experience.
Contributions to WordPress Development
Brian Gardner has made significant contributions to the WordPress development community. He has authored articles on various topics, including adding a favicon to a WordPress website and creating a slider block with SwiperJS. His expertise also encompasses WordPress theme development, with writings on theme.json, standard font sizing, and default gradients in the WordPress Block Editor.
Expertise in WordPress Multisite
Brian Gardner has demonstrated his expertise in WordPress Multisite installations through his detailed guidance on installing WordPress Multisite with Local. His insights expand the resources available for developers looking to implement and manage Multisite installations effectively.