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Johnny Walters
Sr Director Analyst
Johnny Walters is a business and technology insights analyst with the Gartner for Technical Professionals team, focusing on Application Security. Strengths include secure coding practices, generative AI for secure code creation, application threat modeling, web application vulnerability testing, and application API security. Additionally, strong with Application Security testing tools (SAST/SCA/DAST), configurations, and best practices.
Previous experience
Web Application Security Management, Front-end Software Production Support
Professional background
Ascena Retail Group, Application Security Manager, 6 years
Abercrombie, Senior Production Support Developer, 2 years
Areas of coverage
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Software Engineering for Technical Professionals
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Cybersecurity Leadership
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Security of Applications and Data
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Software Engineering Practices and AI-Native Software Delivery
Education
Major: Computer Science, Ohio University
Minor: Spanish, Ohio University
Top Issues That I Help Clients Address
Secure Code Governance and Vulnerability Reduction with Application Security Testing (AST) tools
Software Supply Chain Security (SSCS)
Security of AI Applications
Implementing and Maintaining DevSecOps Initiatives