Analyst Profile
Daryl Plummer
Distinguished VP Analyst
23 years at Gartner
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38 years industry experience
GA USA
Roles and Responsibilities
Daryl Plummer is VP, Distinguished Analyst, chief of Research and chief Gartner Fellow. Mr. Plummer is chief of research for cloud computing and a primary analyst covering multiple cloud topics, business process management, SOA and Web technologies. He manages the Gartner Fellows Program, which is designed to allow senior analysts the opportunity to explore new research ideas and to elevate the Gartner culture and brand with clients. He is also chief of Research for emerging trends and interacts with clients on topics ranging from application development to enterprise architecture.
Daryl Plummer's Recent Gartner Activity
Latest Research
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Cool Vendors: The Best Cool Vendors Change the Competitive Landscape — A Gartner Trend Insight Report
11-Dec-2019 -
Predicts 2020: Better Management of Cloud Costs, Skills and Provider Dependence Will Enable Further Cloud Proliferation
03-Dec-2019 -
Gartner’s Top Strategic Predictions for 2020 and Beyond: Technology Changes the Human Condition
29-Oct-2019
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Gartner Top Strategic Predictions for 2019 and Beyond
10 January 2019 -
The Gartner Top Strategic Predictions for 2019 and Beyond
19 March 2019 -
Willful Disruption: 7 Digital Disruptions You Might Not See Coming
25 June 2019
On-Demand & Upcoming Webinars
Background
Previous Experience
With Gartner for 15 years, Mr. Plummer has more than 30 years of experience in the IT industry. Prior to joining Gartner, he was division director and technology coordinator for the State of Florida's Department of Management Services. Mr. Plummer was also data center director of the Technology Resource Center, at the time one of the largest data centers in Florida. In this capacity, he managed the introduction of statewide client/server systems and methodologies. He was instrumental in the creation of the state's TCP/IP network and designed and implemented the Florida Communities Network, Florida's economic Internet presence.
Professional Background
Department of Management Services, Florida, Division Director for Information Services & Data Center Director - TRC, 3 years
Executive Office of the Governor, Florida, Director of IT, 7 years
Industry Awards/Accolades
Magazine covers - Data Communications, Intel Case Studies
Education
B.S., Architectural Engineering Technology, Florida A&M University
M.S., Computer Science, Florida State University
M.S., Math-Computer Education
Languages
English
