A Gartner cloud research analyst helping companies understand cloud markets, navigate the cloud technology and vendor landscape and build profitable cloud strategies. Lead author of Gartner's annual Magic Quadrant for Strategic Cloud Platform Service (SCPS) providers, Gartner's most widely read public cloud research report. Special expertise in the growth, activation and monetization of technology partner networks. Deep background in all phases of business operations including P&L responsibility. Over 30 years of experience in the Silicon Valley, holding executive positions at Gartner, Amazon, VMware, Microsoft and other leading technology firms. Broad technical knowledge of public / private cloud as well as network virtualization. MBA from The Wharton School, with a concentration in Marketing.