Contributors to Search Data Management

Current Contributors

  • Esther Ajao

    News Writer

    Esther Ajao is eager to take on the world of AI as a news writer at TechTarget. In the past, she has written for the 'New York Daily News' and Bklyner.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Rich Castagna

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

  • Stephen Catanzano

    Senior Analyst

    Stephen Catanzano is senior analyst at TechTarget's Enterprise Strategy Group, where he covers data platforms.

  • Ericka Chickowski

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Andy Hayler

    Information Difference

    Andy is an established software industry authority, an independent strategy consultant advising corporations, venture capital firms and software companies.

  • Makenzie Holland

    Senior News Writer

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

  • 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.

  • Maria Korolov

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

  • Ashwin Krishnan

    StandOutin90Sec

    Ashwin Krishnan is host of StandOutin90Sec.

  • The Pragmatic Programmers LLC

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

  • 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.

  • Peter Loshin

    Former Senior Technology Editor

    Peter Loshin is a former TechTarget senior technology editor.

  • Ben Lutkevich

    Site Editor

    Ben is a site editor for Software Quality.

  • Mike Matchett

    Small World Big Data

    Mike Matchett is principal IT industry analyst at Small World Big Data.

  • Tim McCarthy

    News Writer

    Tim McCarthy covers cloud and data storage news for TechTarget.

  • Jeff McCormick

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

  • O'Reilly Media

    Through its books and online learning material, O'Reilly Media supports professionals in their ongoing quest for expertise in the IT industry.

  • 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.

  • Craig S. Mullins

    Mullins Consulting

    Craig Mullins has extensive experience in the field of database management having worked as an application developer, a DBA, and an instructor with multiple database management systems including DB2, Sybase and SQL Server.

  • Jerald Murphy

    Nemertes Research

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

  • Koushik Nandiraju

    Koushik Nandiraju brings extensive experience preparing data and constructing data architecture as an award-winning engineer.

  • Tom Nolle

    Andover Intel

    Tom Nolle is founder and principal analyst at Andover Intel. He has experience as a programmer, software architect and product manager.

  • Jon Oltsik

    Analyst Emeritus

    Jon Oltsik is analyst emeritus and the founder of TechTarget's Enterprise Strategy Group cybersecurity service.

  • Kogan Page

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

  • Sabrina Polin

    Managing Editor

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Linda Rosencrance

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

  • 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.

  • Ed Scannell

    Freelancer

    Ed Scannell is a freelancer for TechTarget Editorial.

  • 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.

  • Mary E. Shacklett

    Transworld Data

    Mary E. Shacklett is president of Transworld Data, a technology analytics, market research and consulting firm.

  • 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.

  • Danielle Smith

    SearchDataManagement contributor Danielle Smith is a health care quality analyst and public health professional based in Massachusetts.

  • 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.

  • Craig Stedman

    Senior Executive Editor

    Als Senior Executive Editor der TechTarget Mediengruppe Business Applications and Information Management betreut Craig Stedman die redaktionellen Prozesse und schreibt für SearchBusinessAnalytics und SearchDataManagement sowie für die Websites SearchOracle und SearchSQLServer.

  • Dan Sullivan

    Dan Sullivan is an author, systems architect, and consultant with over 20 years of IT experience. He creates tips and advice about cloud computing.

  • 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.

  • 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