Gartner Expert

Michael Gabbard

Sr Director Analyst

Kevin Gabbard is Senior Director for the Data and Analytics leadership and value research team. He focuses on major operational concerns for the office of the Chief Data and Analytics Officer including strategy development, operating model design, organizational structure, delivery model, information architecture, business architecture for D&A. Mr. Gabbard helps Gartner clients develop and maintain operational excellence for their data and analytics functions.

Previous experience

Mr. Gabbard was an independent consultant and product strategist. He worked on delivering business intelligence, business architecture, product strategy, and decision making analysis.

Areas of coverage
  • Data and Analytics Programs and Practices

  • Gartner Research Board for Global Chief Data and Analytics Officers

  • Executive Leadership: Data and Analytics (Retired)

  • Chief Data and Analytics Officer Leadership

  • Lead a World-Class D&A Organization

Education

M.A., Linguistics, University of California, San Diego, B.A., Linguistics and Philosophy, the Ohio State University, Fulbright Fellowship, U.S.-Norway Fulbright Commission, Universitetet i Tromso

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Top Issues That I Help Clients Address

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Data and Analytics Operating Models, Information Architecture and Data Architecture and Business Architecture, Data and Analytics Strategy and Data and Analytics Value Management, Data and Analytics Organizational Structure - Centers of Excellence - Delivery Models, Data and Analytics Leadership