Contributors to CIO

Current Contributors

  • Daniel Allen

    N2 Cyber Security Consultants

    Daniel Allen is an information technology specialist with a master's degree in cybersecurity and information assurance.

  • Rahul Awati

    Rahul Awati is a PMP-certified project manager with IT infrastructure experience spanning storage, compute and enterprise networking.

  • Madelyn Bacon

    Associate Site Editor

  • Pam Baker

    Pam Baker is the author of eight books and hundreds of technology articles published in leading online and print publications.

  • Nick Barney

    Technology Writer

    Nick Barney is a technology writer for WhatIs.com. Barney joined TechTarget after writing and editing for journals, news sites and technology companies.

  • Kevin Beaver

    Principle Logic, LLC

    Kevin Beaver is an information security consultant, writer, professional and speaker with Atlanta-based Principle Logic LLC.

  • Corinne Bernstein

    Corinne Bernstein has written and edited business and technology articles for more than 30 years.

  • David Bianco

    Target

    David Bianco is an active member of the threat-hunting community, speaking and writing about subjects such as incident detection and response, threat intelligence and threat hunting.

  • Stephen J. Bigelow

    Senior Technology Editor

    Stephen J. Bigelow, senior technology editor in the Data Center and Virtualization media group, has more than 20 years of technical writing experience in the PC/technology industry.

  • Jacqueline Biscobing

    Senior Managing Editor, News

    Jacqueline Biscobing is senior managing editor of TechTarget's News Team.

  • Bridget Botelho

    Editorial Director, News

    Bridget Botelho joined TechTarget as a reporter in 2007 and has covered a variety of technologies and IT industry trends.

  • David Brain

    Symphony Ventures

    David Brain is co-founder and COO of Symphony Ventures. A process and automation expert, he has gained recent recognition as an authority on robotics process automation.

  • Jon Brown

    Senior Analyst

    Jon Brown is a senior analyst at TechTarget's Enterprise Strategy Group, where he researches IT operations and sustainability in IT.

  • John Burke

    Nemertes Research

    John Burke is CTO and principal research analyst with Nemertes Research. With nearly two decades of technology experience, he has worked at all levels of IT, including end-user support specialist, programmer, system administrator, database specialist, network administrator, network architect and systems architect.

  • Christine Campbell

    Christine Campbell is a freelance writer specializing in business and technology.

  • Kristen Caretta

    TechTarget

  • Gary Case

    Pink Elephant

    Gary Case, an expert in continual service improvement and business relationship management, is principal consultant at Pink Elephant.

  • Rich Castagna

    Rich has been involved with high-tech journalism for more than 20 years.

  • Mike Chapple

    University of Notre Dame

    Mike Chapple, Ph. D., CISA, CISSP, is a senior director of IT with the University of Notre Dame.

  • Reda Chouffani

    Biz Technology Solutions

    As a Healthcare Informatics consultant, cloud expert and a business intelligence architect, Reda Chouffani helps enterprise clients make the best use of technology to streamline operations and improve productivity. Chouffani runs the consulting practice he co-founded, Biz Technology Solutions Inc, and works closely with key accounts.

  • David Clifford

    Pace Harmon

    David Clifford, a director at outsourcing advisory firm Pace Harmon, is an expert on service integration and management (SIAM).

  • Michael Cobb

    Michael Cobb , CISSP-ISSAP is a renowned security author with more than 20 years of experience in the IT industry.

  • Ben Cole

    Executive Editor

    Ben Cole is executive editor, overseeing SearchBusinessAnalytics, SearchDataManagement, SearchEnterpriseAI and Data Science Central.

  • TechTarget Contributor

    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.

  • Roger Crawford

    Barker Implement

  • Mark T. Dabertin

    Pepper Hamilton LLP

    Mark T. Dabertin is special counsel in the financial services practice group of Pepper Hamilton LLP.

  • Diann Daniel

    Executive Editor

    Diann Daniel is executive editor, overseeing SearchCIO, SearchHRSoftware, SearchERP, SearchDisasterRecovery and SearchDataBackup in TechTarget Editorial’s Enterprise Software and Services Media Group.

  • John DiCarlo

    Pace Harmon

    John DiCarlo is a managing director at Pace Harmon with more than two decades of IT-focused professional services experience.

  • Katie Donegan

    Associate Site Editor

    Katie Donegan is an associate site editor for SearchSecurity and SearchCloudSecurity.

  • Molly Driscoll

    Site Editor

    Molly Driscoll is a site editor for TechTarget. She previously worked as an editor for Skyword and for the Christian Science Monitor.

  • Dennis Drogseth

    Enterprise Management Associates

    Dennis Drogseth is vice president of research at Enterprise Management Associates.

  • Troy DuMoulin

    Pink Elephant

    Troy DuMoulin, vice president of research and development at Pink Elephant, is a leading expert in ITSM, ITIL, IT governance and Lean practices.

  • Colin Earl

    Agiloft

    Colin Earl is the founder and CEO of Agiloft, a Silicon Valley pioneer in no-code development platforms for business applications.

  • Bob Egan

    The Sepharim Group

  • David Essex

    Industry Editor

    David Essex is an industry editor in the Enterprise Software and Services Media Group at TechTarget.

  • Phil Fersht

    HfS Research Ltd.

    Phil Fersht is CEO and chief analyst of HfS Research, a U.K. analyst firm focused on the impact of emerging technologies on business operations.

  • Laura Fitzgibbons

    Laura Fitzgibbons is a research writer, technical writer and technical illustrator specializing in science and technology content.

  • Joseph Flahiff

    Whitewater Projects Inc.

  • Don Fluckinger

    Senior Analyst

    Senior Analyst Don Fluckinger covers customer experience technologies at TechTarget's Enterprise Strategy Group.

  • Tom Gambardella

    Editorial Assistant

    Tom Gambardella is a second-year college student interning at TechTarget who contributes to SearchCIO and SearchCompliance.

  • Robin Gareiss

    Metrigy Research

    Robin Gareiss is CEO and Principal Analyst at Metrigy, where she oversees research product development, conducts primary research, and advises leading enterprises, vendors, and carriers.

  • Kara Gattine

    Director of Editorial Operations

    In her role as executive managing editor, Kara coordinates and oversees the creation, editing and production of editorial projects for TechTarget's websites.

  • Stan Gibson

    Stan Gibson Communications

    Stan Gibson, an award-winning technology writer and former executive editor at eWEEK and PC Week, is principal at Stan Gibson Communications.

  • Alexander S. Gillis

    Technical Writer and Editor

    Alexander S. Gillis is an assistant technical writer and editor in the WhatIs group at TechTarget.

  • Mike Gleason

    News Writer

    Mike Gleason is a reporter covering unified communications and end-user computing topics.

  • Antone Gonsalves

    News Director

    Antone Gonsalves is news director in the Networking Media Group.

  • Chris Gonsalves

    TechTarget

  • Jessica Groopman

    Kaleido Insights

    Jessica Groopman is an industry analyst and founding partner at Kaleido Insights.

  • Laurence Hart

    CGI Federal

    Laurence Hart is an information professional with over 20 years of experience. He is a director of consulting services at CGI Federal.

  • Cameron Hashemi-Pour

    Site Editor

    Coming from a background of technical editing and writing, Cameron Hashemi-Pour currently works as Site Editor for SearchEnterpriseAI.

  • Ernie Hayden

    443 Consulting LLC

    Ernie Hayden, CISSP, GICSP (Gold), PSP, is the founder and principal of 443 Consulting LLC and is an ICS security subject matter expert.

  • Carolyn Heinze

    Carolyn Heinze is a freelance writer currently living in Paris. She's covered multiple topics, such as technology, business and cowboys and cowgirls.

  • Makenzie Holland

    News Writer

    Makenzie Holland is a news writer covering big tech and federal regulation.

  • Andrew Horne

    CEB

    Andrew Horne is an IT practice leader at CEB, a best practice and technology company, and the author of many IT-focused studies.

  • Alexander Howard

    TechTarget

  • Jeff Jenkins

    Travelport

    Jeff Jenkins is a regulatory compliance, information security and risk management expert and currently the director of cybersecurity at Travelport. 

  • Johna Till Johnson

    Nemertes Research

  • Ron Karjian

    Industry Editor

    Ron Karjian is Industry Editor and writer on business analytics, artificial intelligence, data management, computing, security and enterprise applications.

  • Sean Michael Kerner

    Sean Michael Kerner is an IT consultant, technology enthusiast and tinkerer, and has been known to spend his spare time immersed in the study of the Klingon language and satellite pictures of Area 51.

  • Paul Kirvan

    Paul Kirvan is an independent consultant/IT auditor and technical writer/editor/educator. He has more than 25 years experience in business continuity, disaster recovery, security, enterprise risk management, telecomm/IT auditing.

  • Steven Kirz

    Pace Harmon

    Steven Kirz is a managing director at Pace Harmon, a business transformation and outsourcing advisory services firm.

  • Harvey R. Koeppel

    Pictographics Inc.

    Harvey R. Koeppel is executive director of the Center for CIO Leadership.

  • Ashwin Krishnan

    StandOutin90Sec

    Ashwin Krishnan is the host of StandOutin90Sec.

  • Nicole Laskowski

    Senior News Director

    Nicole Laskowski is a senior news director for TechTarget.

  • George Lawton

    George Lawton is a journalist based in London with over 30 years of experience writing about computers, communications, knowledge management, business and health.

  • Irwin Lazar

    Metrigy Research

    Irwin Lazar is President and Principal Analyst at Metrigy Research, where he leads coverage on the Digital Workplace.

  • Kristen Lee

    News Writer

    Kristen Lee is a former news writer for SearchHealthIT.

  • David Loshin

    Knowledge Integrity Inc.

    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.

  • Scott D. Lowe

    ActualTech Media

    Scott Lowe is a former CIO and frequent contributor to TechTarget, TechRepublic and other IT publications.

  • Ben Lutkevich

    Technical Features Writer

    Ben is a technical features writer for WhatIs.com, as part of the Learning Content team.

  • Luke Marson

    Luke Marson is a chief cloud HCM architect who runs the SuccessFactors business at an IT consulting and software vendor.

  • Lisa Martinek

    TechTarget

  • Kayla Matthews

    Kayla Matthews is an IT technologies writer and journalist. Her work has been featured on The New Stack, InformationWeek, Toolbox and Computerworld.

  • Tim McCarthy

    News Writer

    Tim McCarthy covers cloud and data storage news for TechTarget.

  • Chris McClean

    Forrester Research

    Chris McClean is a principal analyst and research director at Forrester Research.

  • Kevin McDonald

    Alvaka Networks

    Kevin B. McDonald is chief operating officer and chief information security officer at Alvaka Networks, a network management and security firm in Irvine, California.

  • Matt McWha

    CEB

    Matt McWha is an IT practice leader at CEB, a best practice insight and technology company.

  • Andy Metzger

    Andy Metzger is a freelance reporter based just outside Boston.

  • Jan-Willem Middelburg

    Pink Elephant

    Jan-Willem Middelburg, a leading expert on service automation, is the regional director for the Asian Pacific Division of Pink Elephant, based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

  • Charlie Miles

    Pink Elephant

    Charlie Miles is a principal consultant at Pink Elephant, a global training, consulting and conference provider.

  • John Moore

    Industry Editor

    John Moore writes features and news analysis articles for SearchITChannel and SearchCIO.

  • Lisa Morgan

    Lisa Morgan is a journalist, industry analyst and content strategist who writes and speaks about emerging technologies and their impacts on business and society.

  • Dan Morris

    Wendan Consulting

    Dan Morris is founding principal of Wendan Consulting, which specializes in business improvement and operational transformation.

  • Ed Moyle

    Drake Software

    Ed Moyle is systems and software security director at Drake Software

  • Jerald Murphy

    Nemertes Research

    Jerry Murphy is a contributor with over 25 years of experience in the IT industry and currently serves as the SVP of Research and Consulting at Nemertes.

  • David Needle

    David Needle is a veteran technology reporter covering mobile, big data, CX and social media, among other topics.

  • William Newman

    SAP

    William Newman is a Senior Principal at SAP.

  • Niel Nickolaisen

    O.C. Tanner Co.

    Niel Nickolaisen is senior vice president and chief information officer at O.C. Tanner Co. in Salt Lake City.

  • Jim O'Donnell

    News Writer

    Jim O'Donnell covers all things SAP for SearchSAP.

  • Guilliean Pacheco

    Associate Site Editor

    Guilliean Pacheco is an associate site editor for TechTarget's enterprise software and services media group.

  • Kogan Page

    Kogan Page produces books and digital content by the world's leading business experts to help professionals develop abilities and grow careers.

  • Andy Patrizio

    Andy Patrizio is a veteran technology journalist based in southern California.

  • Lauren Gibbons Paul

    Lauren Gibbons Paul is a freelance writer and editor based in Newton, Mass. She specializes in business applications.

  • David Petersson

    David Petersson is a developer and freelance writer who covers various technology topics, from cybersecurity and artificial intelligence to hacking and blockchain.

  • Sabrina Polin

    Managing Editor

    Sabrina Polin is a managing editor for TechTarget's Video Content team.

  • Brien Posey

    Brien Posey is a 15-time Microsoft MVP with two decades of IT experience. 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.

  • Mary K. Pratt

    Mary K. Pratt is an award-winning freelance journalist with a focus on covering enterprise IT and cybersecurity management and strategy.

  • Packt Publishing

    Packt Publishing aims to put software to work in new ways by providing IT professionals high-caliber learning materials and services.

  • Wiley Publishing

    For over 200 years, Wiley has delivered the best in learning resources for an array of professionals and students.

  • David Ratcliffe

    Pink Elephant

    David Ratcliffe is co-founder and president of Pink Elephant Inc., a premier global training, consulting and conference service provider.

  • IT Revolution

    IT Revolution is a leader in publishing, event production and research on IT subjects.

  • Jeffrey Ritter

    University of Oxford

    Jeffrey Ritter, Esq., is one of the nation's leading experts on information governance, security, the use of digital information as evidence and the emergence of cloud services.

  • Scott Robinson

    Kentucky Farm Bureau

    Scott Robinson is an IT consultant and social science researcher with more than 20 years' experience in both commercial industry and government.

  • Linda Rosencrance

    Linda Rosencrance is a freelance writer and editor in the Boston area.

  • Steven Ross

    Risk Masters, Inc.

    Steven Ross is the executive principal and founder of Risk Masters, Inc. and holds certification as a Master Business Continuity Professional (MBCP).

  • Isaac Sacolick

    StarCIO

    Isaac Sacolick, president of StarCIO, is a top social CIO and industry speaker.

  • Ed Scannell

    Editor at Large

    Ed Scannell is Editor at Large with TechTarget’s News Group.

  • Ronald Schmelzer

    Cognilytica

    Ronald Schmelzer writes content about how enterprises use AI technologies for TechTarget's SearchEnterpriseAI site.

  • Margie Semilof

    Editor At Large

    Margie covers topics of special interest to enterprise architects and others on corporate strategic management teams.

  • Dave Shackleford

    Voodoo Security

    Dave Shackleford is the founder and principal consultant with Voodoo Security, as well as a SANS analyst, instructor, and course author and GIAC technical director.

  • Esther Shein

    Esther Shein is a freelance writer and editor whose work has appeared in several online and print publications.

  • Robert Sheldon

    Robert Sheldon, technical consultant and freelance technology writer, has written numerous books, articles and training materials.

  • Sandra Smith

    Brown University

    Sandra Smith is program director for the Brown University Executive Master in Science and Technology Leadership, where she works in partnership with the Academic Director to ensure the program design and curriculum are top quality and differentiated.

  • George Spalding

    Pink Elephant

    George Spalding, executive vice president at Pink Elephant, is an insightful ITSM industry expert, executive management consultant and trainer.

  • Eric St-Jean

  • TechTarget CIO Editorial Staff

  • Christian Stafford

    Editorial Assistant

    Christian Stafford joins the CIO, IT Strategy and Channel media group as a co-op from Northeastern University's journalism program.

  • Craig Stedman

    Industry Editor

    Craig Stedman produces in-depth packages of editorial content on business intelligence, analytics, data management and AI technologies for TechTarget Editorial and works on other editorial and research initiatives.

  • Lachlan Stokes

    Leading Edge Forum

    Lachlan Stokes is a research advisor at Leading Edge Forum. His areas of expertise include business model innovation, strategy development, communications and change management.

  • Shaun Sutner

    News Director

    Shaun Sutner, a journalist with more than 25 years of newspaper experience, directs news coverage for the sites in TechTarget's Information Management Group.

  • Stephen Swoyer

    Eckerson Group

    Stephen Swoyer, a researcher and analyst with 20-plus years of industry experience, enjoys writing about software development and software architecture.

  • Katie Terrell Hanna

    Katie Terrell Hanna is a freelance writer and content marketing professional for a variety of enterprise technology companies.

  • Patrick Thibodeau

    Senior News Writer

    Patrick Thibodeau reports on HR and ERP technologies. He has covered IT for more than two decades and has won numerous ASBPE journalism awards.

  • Linda Tucci

    Industry Editor -- CIO/IT Strategy

    Linda Tucci, Industry editor -- CIO/IT strategy, focuses on developing strategic editorial and research initiatives for TechTarget.

  • Kathleen Walch

    Cognilytica

    Kathleen Walch writes content about how enterprises use AI technologies for TechTarget's SearchEnterpriseAI site.

  • Glen Weaver

  • Jennifer Wels

    Pink Elephant

    Jennifer Wels works for Pink Elephant as a management consultant. She has more than 20 years of professional experience.

  • Greg Witte

    Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc.

    Greg Witte is a senior security engineer for Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc.

  • Craig Wright

    Pace Harmon

    Craig Wright is managing director at Pace Harmon, a business transformation and outsourcing advisory.

  • Gavin Wright

    Gavin Wright is a high-tech and computer engineering veteran with over 15 years of experience.

  • Kinza Yasar

    Technical Writer

    Kinza Yasar is a technical writer at TechTarget. She has a background in IT, including a focus on networking in the telecommunications industry.

  • Andrew Zola

    Andrew Zola is a freelance technology journalist with bylines everywhere.

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