Analyst Profile

Avivah Litan
Distinguished VP Analyst
24 years at Gartner
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23 years industry experience
MD USA
Roles and Responsibilities
Avivah Litan is a Distinguished VP Analyst in Gartner Research. Ms. Litan is currently a member of the ITL AI team that covers AI and Blockchain. She specializes in all aspects of Blockchain innovation, along with AI Trust, Risk and Security Management. Ms. Litan has a strong background in many aspects of cybersecurity and fraud, including the integration of AI with these domains. This background is useful in her current coverage of securing and protecting blockchain applications as well as AI models and data. Her background also supports her research into integrating advanced technologies such as blockchain, IoT and AI to solve specific use cases, such as detecting fake content or goods. Before joining Gartner, Ms. Litan worked as a Director of Financial Systems at the World Bank. She also worked as a journalist and columnist for the Washington Times. She earned her Masters of Science at M.I.T. and graduated a general manager's course at Harvard Business School.
Avivah Litan's Recent Gartner Activity
Latest Research
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Use AI and Blockchain to Detect Fakes in a Zero-Trust World
21 October 2020 -
Gartner Predicts the Future and Impacts of AI Beyond 2021
14 April 2021 -
The Opportunities and Challenges Surrounding Blockchain
19 August 2021
On-Demand & Upcoming Webinars
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IT Symposium/Xpo
17 October 2022 - 20 October 2022
Upcoming Gartner Events
Background
Previous Experience
Before joining Gartner, Ms. Litan worked as a Director of Financial Systems at the World Bank. She also worked as a journalist and columnist for the Washington Times.
Professional Background
Booz Allen Hamilton, Consultant, 2 years
Sperry Univac, Systems Analyst, 1 year
World Bank, Senior Manager, 15 years
Industry Awards/Accolades
Outstanding Research Achievement Award
Sales Excellence Awards
Several Other Research Awards
Thought Leadership Award
Education
Executive Education Program, Harvard Business School
M.S., Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Languages
English
Hebrew