Gartner Expert
Alan Dayley
VP Analyst
Alan Dayley is a Research Vice President at Gartner on the Technology and Service Providers team, focusing on information governance (IG), metadata management, data context, DataOps and information stewardship.
Previous experience
Prior to joining Gartner, Mr. Dayley was at Veritas Software, Novell, Quest Software, Proclarity and 3M, where he has held positions in product management, product marketing and competitive/market analysis. His background spans more than 25 years in high tech, covering archiving, storage, operating systems and IT management tools.
Professional background
Veritas Software
Director of Product Management
Quest Software
Market and Competitive Intelligence
Novell
Product Marketing Manager
Areas of coverage
Data and Analytics Leaders
Data Management Solutions
Data and Analytics Strategies
Product Planning
Product Introduction
Education
M.B.A., Brigham Young University
B.S., Finance/International Business, Brigham Young University
Top Issues That I Help Clients Address
1Help clients determine data governance strategies based on use cases
2Assist clients in managing unstructured data from a data governance standpoint
3Assist clients with metadata management issues and concerns
4Work with organizations that are reviewing a DataOps strategy
5Review market opportunities for TSP clients engaged with data management/governance offerings