For 25+ years, I’ve had a front-row seat to the technology industry- starting with IDC (campus hire) and spending more than two decades at Gartner. I’ve been recognized among the Top 100 Analysts globally and have led multi-country analyst teams, coached and developed analysts across career levels, and formally evaluated analyst performance as a people leader. I know what it takes to enter technology research, the skills expected at entry level with AI tools, and what differentiates analysts as they progress into senior roles- questions I’m often asked even today. Over the years, I’ve worked with hundreds of senior technology and business leaders- including Country Leaders, Global Portfolio Leaders, Founders, CIOs and CTOs -across AI, Cloud, Digital Infrastructure and IT Services. I’m also a technology thought leader and media commentator, appearing on platforms including CNBC and ET Now and contributing perspectives to leading business and technology media. My work has covered top trends, AI, digital infrastructure, Cloud and impact of AI on IT services. Today, I bring that experience to Topmate to help professionals: • Break into Gartner, IDC and technology research • Understand the skills needed to become a successful analyst/analyst relations • Progress their careers in technology research and Analyst Relations • Navigate career transitions and senior-level career decisions • Understand how the technology analyst ecosystem really works • Advise CXO's of large organisations on AI, Cloud, IT services and Digital structure. • Mentor technology start-ups/SMB's on GTM, Solution, user sentiments and narrative building My approach is simple: practical advice based on having been on the inside- as an analyst, Top 100 analyst, analyst leader, people manager, advisor and media commentator.