Contributors to Search Business Analytics

Current Contributors

  • Eric Avidon

    Senior News Writer

    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.

  • Rahul Awati

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

  • 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.

  • Corinne Bernstein

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

  • 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.

  • John Burke

    Nemertes Research

    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.

  • Kurt Cagle

    The Cagle Report

    Kurt Cagle is the former contributing editor for Data Science Central, and is now a freelance contributor for TechTarget's AI and analytics sites.

  • Ericka Chickowski

    Ericka Chickowski specializes in coverage of information technology and business innovation.

  • 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.

  • Barry Devlin

    9sight Consulting

    Dr. Barry Devlin is among the foremost authorities in the world on business insight and data warehousing. He is founder and principal of 9sight Consulting.

  • Alan R. Earls

    Alan R. Earls is a freelance writer focused on business and technology.

  • Donald Farmer

    TreeHive Strategy

    Contributor Donald Farmer is the principal of TreeHive Strategy. He advises software vendors and investors on data and advanced analytics strategy.

  • Laura Fitzgibbons

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

  • Chris Foot

    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.

  • Alexander S. Gillis

    Technical Writer and Editor

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

  • Vincent Granville

    MLtechniques.com

    Vincent Granville is an author and publisher specializing in machine learning and automation.

  • Cameron Hashemi-Pour

    Site Editor

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

  • 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.

  • Maria Korolov

    Maria Korolov has been covering enterprise technology for nearly 20 years and is currently focusing on artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.

  • The Pragmatic Programmers LLC

    The Pragmatic Programmers supplies professional software developers with the information they need to perfect their craft and forward their careers.

  • 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.

  • Mike Leone

    Principal Analyst

    Mike Leone leads coverage of data platforms, analytics and AI at TechTarget's Enterprise Strategy Group.

  • 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.

  • Ben Lutkevich

    Site Editor

    Ben is a site editor for Software Quality.

  • Jeff McCormick

    Jeff McCormick is an enterprise data architecture director and IT principal who has extensive experience in data-related IT roles.

  • Cameron McKenzie

    TechTarget

    Cameron McKenzie is the Editor In Chief for TheServerSide.com.

  • 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.

  • Alan Morrison

    Alan Morrison is an independent consultant and freelance writer covering data tech and enterprise transformation.

  • Tim Murphy

    Tim Murphy is an associate site editor for SearchContentManagement and SearchCustomerExperience at TechTarget.

  • Kogan Page

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

  • Brien Posey

    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.

  • Mary K. Pratt

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

  • No Starch Press

    No Starch Press publishes the finest in IT 'geek entertainment,' with volumes on programming, cybersecurity, hacking, sys admin and more.

  • Technics Publications

    Technics Publications

    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.

  • Packt Publishing

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

  • Dave Raffo

    Dave Raffo is an independent IT analyst and journalist.

  • Scott Robinson

    New Era Technology

    Scott Robinson is an enterprise data architect at New Era Technology, a global digital transformation firm. He is a 25-year IT veteran.

  • Jacob Roundy

    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.

  • Bill Schmarzo

    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.

  • Ronald Schmelzer

    Cognilytica

    Ron Schmelzer is managing partner and founder of Cognilytica and co-developer of the firm's Cognitive Project Management for AI (CPMAI) methodology.

  • Robert Sheldon

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

  • Rick Sherman

    Athena Solutions

    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.

  • Anne Marie Smith, Ph.D.

    Alabama Yankee Systems, LLC

    Anne Marie Smith, Ph.D., is an information management professional and consultant with broad experience across industries.

  • Peter Spotts

    Site Editor

    Peter Spotts writes and manages content as site editor for SearchBusinessAnalytics and SearchDataManagement.

  • Beth Stackpole

    As a veteran business and technology reporter, Beth Stackpole has spent the last 25+ years writing for a variety of leading publications and websites.

  • Craig Stedman

    Industry Editor

    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.

  • 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.

  • Katie Terrell Hanna

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

  • Chris Tozzi

    Chris Tozzi is a freelance writer, research adviser, and professor of IT and society who has worked as a journalist and Linux systems administrator.

  • Sue Tripathi

    IBM

    Sue Tripathi is a thought leader in data, AI, technology and transformation with experience covering 19 industries as a writer, speaker and presenter.

  • 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 is managing partner and founder of Cognilytica and co-developer of the firm's Cognitive Project Management for AI (CPMAI) methodology.

  • David Weldon

    David Weldon is a business and technology writer who covers data management, information security, healthcare technology and other topics.

  • Mark Whitehorn

    University of Dundee

    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.

  • Alex Williams

    SearchDataManagement contributor Alex Williams is a seasoned full-stack developer and the owner of Hosting Data UK.

  • 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.

Past Contributors