Contributors to Business Analytics
Current Contributors
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Eric Avidon, a journalist with more than two decades of experience as a reporter and editor, covers business analytics for TechTarget's Enterprise Software and Services Media Group.
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Rahul Awati is a PMP-certified project manager with IT infrastructure experience spanning storage, compute and enterprise networking.
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Nick Barney is a technology writer for WhatIs.com. Barney joined TechTarget after writing and editing for journals, news sites and technology companies.
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Corinne Bernstein has written and edited business and technology articles for more than 30 years.
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Jacqueline Biscobing is senior managing editor of TechTarget's News Team.
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Bridget Botelho joined TechTarget as a reporter in 2007 and has covered a variety of technologies and IT industry trends.
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John Burke is CTO and a research analyst at Nemertes. He has worked at all levels of IT, including as a network administrator and network architect.
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Kurt Cagle is the former contributing editor for Data Science Central, and is now a freelance contributor for TechTarget's AI and analytics sites.
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Ericka Chickowski specializes in coverage of information technology and business innovation.
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Ben Cole is executive editor, overseeing SearchBusinessAnalytics, SearchDataManagement, SearchEnterpriseAI and Data Science Central.
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Every day, millions of technology professionals rely on TechTarget’s network of sites to consume news analysis; read useful tutorials, how-tos and tips; and consume in-depth features and vendor product comparisons.
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Alan R. Earls is a freelance writer focused on business and technology.
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Contributor Donald Farmer is the principal of TreeHive Strategy. He advises software vendors and investors on data and advanced analytics strategy.
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Laura Fitzgibbons is a research writer, technical writer and technical illustrator specializing in science and technology content.
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Chris Foot is a now-retired IT professional who worked for more than 30 years in database administration, systems architecture and data infrastructure service delivery.
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Alexander S. Gillis is an assistant technical writer and editor in the WhatIs group at TechTarget.
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Vincent Granville is an author and publisher specializing in machine learning and automation.
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Coming from a background of technical editing and writing, Cameron Hashemi-Pour currently works as Site Editor for SearchEnterpriseAI.
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Ron Karjian is Industry Editor and writer on business analytics, artificial intelligence, data management, computing, security and enterprise applications.
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Maria Korolov has been covering enterprise technology for nearly 20 years and is currently focusing on artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.
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The Pragmatic Programmers supplies professional software developers with the information they need to perfect their craft and forward their careers.
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Nicole Laskowski is a senior news director for TechTarget.
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George Lawton is a journalist based in London with over 30 years of experience writing about computers, communications, knowledge management, business and health.
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Mike Leone leads coverage of data platforms, analytics and AI at TechTarget's Enterprise Strategy Group.
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David Loshin is president of Knowledge Integrity Inc., a consulting company that works with clients on business intelligence, big data, data quality, data governance and master data management initiatives.
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Ben is a site editor for Software Quality.
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Jeff McCormick is an enterprise data architecture director and IT principal who has extensive experience in data-related IT roles.
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Cameron McKenzie is the Editor In Chief for TheServerSide.com.
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Lisa Morgan is a journalist, industry analyst and content strategist who writes and speaks about emerging technologies and their impacts on business and society.
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Alan Morrison is an independent consultant and freelance writer covering data tech and enterprise transformation.
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Tim Murphy is an associate site editor for SearchContentManagement and SearchCustomerExperience at TechTarget.
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Kogan Page produces books and digital content by the world's leading business experts to help professionals develop abilities and grow careers.
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Brien Posey is a former 22-time Microsoft MVP and Commercial Astronaut Candidate. He has served as a lead network engineer for the U.S. Department of Defense and as a network administrator for some of the largest insurance companies in America.
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Mary K. Pratt is an award-winning freelance journalist with a focus on covering enterprise IT and cybersecurity management and strategy.
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No Starch Press publishes the finest in IT 'geek entertainment,' with volumes on programming, cybersecurity, hacking, sys admin and more.
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Technics Publications creates learning materials -- books, classes, videos and more -- to fill niches in the data and leadership space, such as data modeling and data strategy.
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Packt Publishing aims to put software to work in new ways by providing IT professionals high-caliber learning materials and services.
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Dave Raffo is an independent IT analyst and journalist.
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Scott Robinson is an enterprise data architect at New Era Technology, a global digital transformation firm. He is a 25-year IT veteran.
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Jacob Roundy is a freelance writer and editor with more than a decade of experience in a variety of tech topics, such as data centers, business intelligence and sustainability.
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Bill is the former Chief Innovation Officer at Hitachi Vantara, where he was responsible for driving Hitachi Vantara's data science and 'co-creation' efforts.
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Ron Schmelzer is managing partner and founder of Cognilytica and co-developer of the firm's Cognitive Project Management for AI (CPMAI) methodology.
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Robert Sheldon, technical consultant and freelance technology writer, has written numerous books, articles and training materials.
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Rick Sherman, who died in January 2023, was the founder and managing partner of Athena Solutions, a Maynard. Mass.-based firm that provides BI, data warehousing and data management consulting services. In addition to having more than 40 years of professional experience in those fields, Sherman was an author, a frequent speaker at industry events and an adjunct professor at Northeastern University's Graduate School of Engineering.
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Anne Marie Smith, Ph.D., is an information management professional and consultant with broad experience across industries.
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Peter Spotts writes and manages content as site editor for SearchBusinessAnalytics and SearchDataManagement.
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As a veteran business and technology reporter, Beth Stackpole has spent the last 25+ years writing for a variety of leading publications and websites.
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Craig Stedman produces in-depth packages of editorial content on analytics, data management and other technology areas. He also works on other editorial and research initiatives.
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Shaun Sutner, a journalist with more than 25 years of newspaper experience, directs news coverage for the sites in TechTarget's Information Management Group.
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Katie Terrell Hanna is a freelance writer and content marketing professional for a variety of enterprise technology companies.
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Sue Tripathi is a thought leader in data, AI, technology and transformation with experience covering 19 industries as a writer, speaker and presenter.
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Linda Tucci, Industry editor -- CIO/IT strategy, focuses on developing strategic editorial and research initiatives for TechTarget.
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Kathleen Walch is managing partner and founder of Cognilytica and co-developer of the firm's Cognitive Project Management for AI (CPMAI) methodology.
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David Weldon is a business and technology writer who covers data management, information security, healthcare technology and other topics.
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Mark Whitehorn is the Emeritus Professor of Analytics at the University of Dundee. He specializes in the areas of analytics, business intelligence (BI) and data science (DS). He has a background in both the academic and commercial worlds.
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SearchDataManagement contributor Alex Williams is a seasoned full-stack developer and the owner of Hosting Data UK.
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Gavin Wright is a high-tech and computer engineering veteran with over 15 years of experience.
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Kinza Yasar is a technical writer at TechTarget. She has a background in IT, including a focus on networking in the telecommunications industry.
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Andrew Zola is a freelance technology journalist with bylines everywhere.
























