Analyst Profile

David Cearley

Distinguished VP Analyst

29 years at Gartner , 40 years industry experience
FL USA

Roles and Responsibilities

David Cearley is a Distinguished Vice President Analyst and Gartner Fellow in Gartner Research and is a leading authority on information technology. As a member of Gartner Research, Mr. Cearley analyzes emerging and strategic business and technology trends and explores how these trends shape the way individuals and companies derive value from technology. As a member of the Technology Innovation research group, he focuses on cloud computing, emerging and strategic technology trends, and how enterprises establish technology innovation programs.

David Cearley's Recent Gartner Activity

Latest Research

Leverage a Customizable Innovation Framework to Design Effective Innovation Roadmaps
13-Jan-2021
Predicts 2021: Building on Cloud Computing as the New Normal
14-Dec-2020
Predicts 2021: Combine the Right Skills and Roles to Drive Innovation to Action
04-Dec-2020

On-Demand & Upcoming Webinars

The Gartner Top 10 Strategic Technology Trends for 2019
26 February 2019
The Gartner Top 10 Strategic Technology Trends for 2020
26 February 2020
The Gartner Top 10 Strategic Technology Trends for 2020
26 February 2020

Background

Previous Experience

Mr. Cearley's expertise spans software architectures and standards, component software models, application design, the internet, business-IT alignment, and the cloud computing market. He has worked with a wide range of end-user and vendor organizations assisting in strategy creation, technology selection, implementation planning and organizational development. Prior to joining Gartner, Mr. Cearley held various senior-level research positions at Meta Group. Before that, he was vice president of R&D for Revelation Technologies, served as program director at Gartner Group, and held various managerial/director-level positions at Innovative Software and Informix.

Professional Background

Informix/Innovative Software, Director, Product Management, 8 years
Meta Group, Senior Vice President & Principal Analyst, 12 years
Revelation Technologies, Vice President, Research & Development, 2 years

Industry Awards/Accolades

Gartner Fellow

Education

B.S., Finance and Economics, Rockhurst University

Languages

English

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11 November 2020
The Healthcare Supply Chain Top 25 for 2020 Gartner’s 12th annual Healthcare Supply Chain Top 25 has additional resonance in a year that revealed the strengths and shortcomings of healthcare supply chains. CSCOs can use the lessons from this research to build stronger supply chains, improve patient outcomes and control costs.
2 May 2019
Three Critical Factors in Building a Comprehensive Security Awareness Program Three key elements form the foundation of a successful awareness education program: knowledge of audiences, pervasive and continuous communication and interactive education on security tactics. Security and risk management leaders should use this research to implement a comprehensive program.

25 January 2021
Top of the Funnel Content Strategies That Engage Buyers EST: 10:00 a.m. | GMT: 15:00
To more effectively break through and connect with buyers at the top of the funnel, you must focus on both the content type and the message within. Product marketers at B2B companies most frequently cite thought leadership content, videos, and case studies as keys to driving more leads (MQLs). This complimentary webinar looks at how marketers most effectively use these content types today and what strategies you need to optimize them.

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25 January 2021
The Top Gartner Strategy for HR Leaders to Measure Culture Through Change EST: 11:00 a.m. | BST: 16:00
The business impacts of coronavirus, increased unemployment, and political and social unrest heightened HR leaders’ focus on cultural change. However, perennial challenges, including mergers and acquisitions, leadership transitions and new technology, mean that evolving your culture remains a central organizational concern regardless of the environment. HR leaders must effectively manage organizational culture, but their existing strategies leave them feeling ill-equipped to meet today’s challenges. This complimentary webinar will help you better measure and understand your organization’s culture so it can evolve to meet any challenge.

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Analyst Profile

David Cearley

Distinguished VP Analyst

Roles and Responsibilities

David Cearley's Recent Gartner Activity

Latest Research

On-Demand & Upcoming Webinars

Background

Previous Experience

Professional Background

Industry Awards/Accolades

Education

Languages

Manage Finance Talent Supply & Demand

Creating a Culture That Performs

Gartner Top 10 Strategic Technology Trends for 2018

Managing R&D Portfolios

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Should You Build or Buy a Customer Data Platform?

Gartner Predictions for the Future of Supply Chain Operations in 2018

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