Contributors to Search CIO

Current Contributors

  • Rahul Awati

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

  • Pam Baker

    Pam Baker is a freelance journalist and the author of books including "ChatGPT For Dummies" and "Generative AI For Dummies."

  • 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.

  • Stephen J. Bigelow

    Senior Technology Editor

    Stephen J. Bigelow, senior technology editor in the Learning Content group, has more than 20 years of technical writing experience in the PC/technology industry.

  • 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.

  • 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 a research analyst at Nemertes. He has worked at all levels of IT, including as a network administrator and network architect.

  • Christine Campbell

    The Alpha Content Company

    Christine Campbell is a freelance writer specializing in business and B2B technology.

  • Kristen Caretta

    TechTarget

  • 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.

  • 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

  • Kelley Damore

    Chief Content Officer

    Kelley Damore is chief content officer at TechTarget and has over 30 years of experience in content strategy, digital media and brand development.

  • Diann Daniel

    Executive Editor

    Diann Daniel is executive editor, overseeing Sustainability and ESG and other sites within TechTarget Editorial's Enterprise Software and Services Media Group.

  • 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.

  • David Essex

    Industry Editor

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

  • 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.

  • Joseph Flahiff

    Whitewater Projects Inc.

  • Don Fluckinger

    Senior News Writer

    Senior News Writer Don Fluckinger covers customer experience technologies for TechTarget Editorial.

  • Tom Gambardella

    Editorial Assistant

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

  • Robin Gareiss

    Metrigy

    Robin Gareiss is CEO and principal analyst at Metrigy, which conducts research and advises enterprises and technology providers.

  • 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.

  • Antone Gonsalves

    Editor at Large

    Antone Gonsalves is editor at large in the TechTarget Editorial News Group.

  • Chris Gonsalves

    TechTarget

  • Jessica Groopman

    Kaleido Insights

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

  • Cameron Hashemi-Pour

    Former Site Editor

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

  • 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.

  • Amanda Hetler

    Senior Editor

    Amanda Hetler is an editor and writer for WhatIs. She has years of experience in freelance writing and working for an insurance company's communications department.

  • Makenzie Holland

    Senior News Writer

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

  • Alexander Howard

    TechTarget

  • Johna Till Johnson

    Nemertes Research

    Johna Till Johnson is CEO and founder of Nemertes Research, where she sets research direction and works with strategic clients.

  • 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.

  • Venus Kohli

    Venus Kohli is a freelance technical writer, focusing on electronics, electrical, networking and quantum technologies.

  • Ashwin Krishnan

    StandOutin90Sec

    Ashwin Krishnan is 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.

  • Kristen Lee

    News Writer

    Kristen Lee is a former news writer for SearchHealthIT.

  • Nicole Lewis

    Nicole Lewis is an independent business and technology journalist who covers public policy, technology and business issues.

  • Ben Lutkevich

    Site Editor

    Ben Lutkevich is site editor for Informa TechTarget Software Quality. Previously, he wrote definitions and features for Whatis.com.

  • Luke Marson

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

  • Nick Martin is senior director of content strategy and member engagement at TechTarget.

  • Lisa Martinek

    TechTarget

  • Tim McCarthy

    News Writer

    Tim McCarthy covers cloud and data storage news for TechTarget.

  • 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

    SecurityCurve

    Ed Moyle is founding partner at SecurityCurve, a consulting, research and education company.

  • 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.

  • Michael Nadeau

    Michael Nadeau is an award-winning journalist and editor who covers IT and energy tech.

  • David Needle

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

  • 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.

  • Jim O'Donnell

    Senior 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.

  • 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.

  • Wiley Publishing

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

  • 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

    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.

  • Alison Roller

    Alison Roller is a freelance writer with experience in tech, HR, marketing and more.

  • 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.

  • Isaac Sacolick

    StarCIO

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

  • Ana Salom-Boira

    Editorial Manager -- Content Innovation

    Ana Salom-Boira is an editorial manager at TechTarget and host of the Tech Beyond the Hype podcast.

  • Char Sample

    ICF International

    Char Sample is a cybersecurity research fellow at ICF International.

  • Ed Scannell

    Freelancer

    Ed Scannell is a freelancer for TechTarget Editorial.

  • 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.

  • Mary E. Shacklett

    Transworld Data

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

  • 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.

  • Eric St-Jean

  • 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.

  • 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 analytics, data management and other technology areas. He also works on other editorial and research initiatives.

  • Madeleine Streets

    Senior content manager

    Madeleine Streets is a senior content manager for the Learning Content group at Informa TechTarget. She has also been published in TIME, WWD, Self and Observer.

  • Shaun Sutner

    Senior 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.

  • Patrick Thibodeau

    Editor at Large

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

  • 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.

  • 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

    Project Management Institute

    Kathleen Walch is director of AI engagement and learning at Project Management Institute.

  • Glen Weaver

  • David Weldon

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

  • Greg Witte

    Palydin LLC

    Greg Witte is president of Palydin LLC.

  • 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.

  • Leah Zitter, Ph.D.

    Leah Zitter, Ph.D., is a seasoned writer and researcher on generative AI, drawing on over a decade of experience in covering emerging technologies.

  • Andrew Zola

    Andrew Zola is a freelance technology journalist with bylines everywhere.

Past Contributors