David A. Willis VP Distinguished Analyst Plano, TX USA Years of Experience 14 years at Gartner 29 years IT industry Areas of Coverage Networking & Communications Equipment Networking & Communications Services View Latest Research Resources Create Analyst Alert Contact Gartner Roles and Responsibilities David Willis is a VP and Distinguished Analyst in Gartner Research. He is Chief of Research for Mobility and Communications and runs Gartner's Senior Research Board. Mr. Willis sets the direction and framework for worldwide integrative research across all aspects of mobile computing, mobile devices, networking, and telecommunications equipment and services. He has expertise in the management of mobile computing for large enterprises, including technology selection and policies. He is responsible for research and advisory services in communications planning, metrics, infrastructure and sourcing strategies. He is an advisor in the planning of IP networks for some of the largest enterprise customers in the world, including those in the financial services, government, pharmaceutical, medical, retail and IT outsourcing sectors. As head of Gartner's Senior Research Board, he is responsible for Gartner's major research themes promoted throughout the year, as well as position management and conflict resolution. Previous Experience Prior to joining Gartner, Mr. Willis was networking research practice lead at the Meta Group. Prior to Meta, he served as managing editor for Network Computing Magazine. Mr. Willis was previously responsible for system integration at the American Red Cross, serving as chief technology advisor to the CIO and leading the organization's technology standardization and transformation efforts. Professional Background Meta Group, Vice President and Research Practice Lead, 5 years Network Computing Magazine, Managing Editor, Technology, 3 years American Red Cross, Director, Technology Integration, 11 year Industry Awards/Accolades Special Recognition, American Society of Business Press Editors, for Columns in Network Computing Magazine Education B.S., Computer Science, George Mason University Postgraduate work in Engineering LATEST RESEARCH More by this author Title Publish Date Author(s) Bring Your Own Device: The Facts and the Future 11-Apr-2013 David A. Willis The Nexus of Forces Changes Everything: Gartner Symposium/ITxpo 2012 Keynote 10-Jan-2013 David A. Willis, Peter Sondergaard, Richard Hunter, Mary Mesaglio, David W. Cearley, Anthony J. Bradley, Chris Howard, Terry Hicks The Gartner Scenario for Communications Service Providers, 2013 18-Oct-2012 Frank Fabricius, Kathie M Hackler, Bertrand Bidaud, David A. Willis, Scott Morrison Cisco Focuses on Delivering the Required Infrastructure at the Heart of the Nexus 21-Aug-2012 Andrew Butler, David A. Willis, Mark Fabbi Bring Your Own Device: New Opportunities, New Challenges 16-Aug-2012 David A. Willis