Analyst Profile
Stephen Kleynhans
Research VP
24 years at Gartner
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37 years industry experience
Canada
Roles and Responsibilities
Stephen Kleynhans is a Research Vice President with Gartner. Mr. Kleynhans has more than 35 years of experience in the IT industry, specializing in end-user computing environments. He advises clients on how to best exploit the expanding range of computing form factors, including personal computers, information appliances, mobile devices and emerging platforms, and is an authority on user computing strategies, including vendor assessment, PC and mobile platforms, technical architecture, operating systems, and product selection and integration. Mr. Kleynhans is a long-term Microsoft watcher and is frequently called on to speak at conferences and provide commentary in the press.
Areas of Coverage
- PCs, Laptops & Handheld Devices
- Consumer Technologies
Stephen Kleynhans's Recent Gartner Activity
Latest Research
Background
Previous Experience
Prior to becoming an analyst in 1994, Mr. Kleynhans worked in network integration and PC services, assisting clients in developing end-user computing strategies, and created and ran an extensive interoperability research and testing facility.
Professional Background
Crowntek Business Centres, National Technology Director, 8 years
Datacrown, Systems Analyst, 5 years
Education
B.S., Computer Science, University of Toronto
Languages
English
