Ed Gardner

Using artificial intelligence (ML) to manage cybersecurity risk

Ed Gardner is currently the Principal Product Manager for Microsoft, Cloud, and Detections at eSentire, a role he has held since September 2023. Based in Seattle, Washington, he focuses on enhancing cloud security and detection capabilities within the organization. Prior to this position, Gardner worked at Microsoft as a Senior Product Manager of AI/ML for Cloud Security, where he was instrumental in launching features that utilized machine learning for anomaly detection and analytics in Microsoft Sentinel.1

Professional Background

eSentire (September 2023 - Present)
- Principal Product Manager for Microsoft, Cloud, and Detections
Microsoft (March 2021 - September 2022)
- Senior Product Manager of AI/ML for Cloud Security
ActZero.ai (January 2019 - March 2021)
- Co-Founder and Head of Product
Microsoft (March 2017 - January 2019)
- Senior Program Manager for Enterprise Protection and Detection
Amazon (February 2015 - November 2016)
- Senior Technical Program Manager for Consumer Data Protection

Education

Ed Gardner holds a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from Boston College.1

Skills and Contributions

Gardner has a strong background in product management and cloud security, having developed strategies that significantly improved security measures and customer engagement through innovative technology solutions. His experience spans various roles where he has led initiatives to enhance product offerings and drive market strategies.1