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OUR TEAM
Our goal is simple: to help people and businesses upskill with engineering-led research
Leadership team
Howard Holton
CEO
As the CEO of GigaOm, Howard brings decades of experience spanning engineering, architecture, and executive IT leadership across multiple industries. At GigaOm, he has served in senior leadership roles guiding technology evangelism, executive advocacy, advisory services, and external delivery—always with an emphasis on results practitioners can use.
As the CEO of GigaOm, Howard brings decades of experience spanning engineering, architecture, and executive IT leadership across multiple industries. At GigaOm, he has served in senior leadership roles guiding technology evangelism, executive advocacy, advisory services, and external delivery—always with an emphasis on results practitioners can use.
Tom Garske
CTO
Tom leads engineering at GigaOm, where he focuses on building reliable, secure, and scalable platforms that turn practitioner insight into usable products. He partners closely with Research, Marketing, Sales, and Operations to ship features that improve authoring workflows, accelerate production of Key Criteria and Radar deliverables, and elevate customer experience across web and enterprise access. Tom’s priorities include modern data and content pipelines, automation, QA, and observability—so teams can ship faster with confidence. He believes great engineering is measured by outcomes: stability for customers, speed for internal teams, and clarity in the roadmap.
Tom leads engineering at GigaOm, where he focuses on building reliable, secure, and scalable platforms that turn practitioner insight into usable products. He partners closely with Research, Marketing, Sales, and Operations to ship features that improve authoring workflows, accelerate production of Key Criteria and Radar deliverables, and elevate customer experience across web and enterprise access. Tom’s priorities include modern data and content pipelines, automation, QA, and observability—so teams can ship faster with confidence. He believes great engineering is measured by outcomes: stability for customers, speed for internal teams, and clarity in the roadmap.
Ian Sims
VP of Finance
Ian is GigaOm’s VP of Finance, responsible for financial strategy, planning, and operational rigor across the business. He partners with Research, Marketing, Sales, and Operations to translate goals into budgets, forecasts, and measurable outcomes. Ian oversees financial planning & analysis, pricing and packaging support, revenue recognition, cash management, vendor stewardship, and board-level reporting. His approach is pragmatic and data-driven: clean models, clear assumptions, and fast feedback loops that keep teams aligned. Ian’s mission is simple—give leaders the clarity and confidence to invest in what works and scale it.
Ian is GigaOm’s VP of Finance, responsible for financial strategy, planning, and operational rigor across the business. He partners with Research, Marketing, Sales, and Operations to translate goals into budgets, forecasts, and measurable outcomes. Ian oversees financial planning & analysis, pricing and packaging support, revenue recognition, cash management, vendor stewardship, and board-level reporting. His approach is pragmatic and data-driven: clean models, clear assumptions, and fast feedback loops that keep teams aligned. Ian’s mission is simple—give leaders the clarity and confidence to invest in what works and scale it.
Kirt Farrell
VP of Operations
Kirt leads Operations at GigaOm, ensuring the company’s practitioner-led research, advisory, and education programs run predictably at scale. He partners with Research, Marketing, Sales, and Finance to streamline workflows, improve data quality, and turn strategy into measurable outcomes. Kirt’s focus areas include program management, revenue operations, tooling and automation, vendor management, and company-wide operating rhythms. His north star: resilient systems that help practitioners deliver value to customers—faster.
Kirt leads Operations at GigaOm, ensuring the company’s practitioner-led research, advisory, and education programs run predictably at scale. He partners with Research, Marketing, Sales, and Finance to streamline workflows, improve data quality, and turn strategy into measurable outcomes. Kirt’s focus areas include program management, revenue operations, tooling and automation, vendor management, and company-wide operating rhythms. His north star: resilient systems that help practitioners deliver value to customers—faster.
Keith Duncan
Chief of Staff
As Chief of Staff at GigaOm, Duncan leverages 26 years of experience in operations leadership, organization development and customer relations. His focus on operational excellence, client success, and data-driven process improvement ensures GigaOm's success in a dynamic business environment.
As Chief of Staff at GigaOm, Duncan leverages 26 years of experience in operations leadership, organization development and customer relations. His focus on operational excellence, client success, and data-driven process improvement ensures GigaOm's success in a dynamic business environment.
OUR PEOPLE
Andrew Brust
Lead Analyst - (Data, AI, Analytics)
Andrew has tracked the Big Data industry since its inception and has held developer, CTO, analyst, and research director positions at City of New York, Cap Gemini, Gigaom, and Datameer.
Andrew has tracked the Big Data industry since its inception and has held developer, CTO, analyst, and research director positions at City of New York, Cap Gemini, Gigaom, and Datameer.
Angel Watson
Project Manager
Angel is a highly motivated individual with over 10 years of sales, operation, and customer service experience. Her hands-on working style signifies creativity, resourcefulness and innovation, combined with a firm commitment to always put her best foot forward to deliver outstanding service to her peers and clients. When she is not working, she enjoys dancing, traveling and spending time with family.
Angel is a highly motivated individual with over 10 years of sales, operation, and customer service experience. Her hands-on working style signifies creativity, resourcefulness and innovation, combined with a firm commitment to always put her best foot forward to deliver outstanding service to her peers and clients. When she is not working, she enjoys dancing, traveling and spending time with family.
Anthony Breedlove
Director of Customer Success
Anthony prides himself on his colorful career, ranging from Nightlife & Entertainment, Client Success, Project Management, as well as serving in the U.S. Army. In his free time, he can be found immersed in some nerdy hobby like Renaissance Faire costuming, miniature painting, terrain building, 3D printing, & more! He is a passionate advocate of accessibility & enjoys assisting colleagues who are neurodivergent navigate the professional landscape.
Anthony prides himself on his colorful career, ranging from Nightlife & Entertainment, Client Success, Project Management, as well as serving in the U.S. Army. In his free time, he can be found immersed in some nerdy hobby like Renaissance Faire costuming, miniature painting, terrain building, 3D printing, & more! He is a passionate advocate of accessibility & enjoys assisting colleagues who are neurodivergent navigate the professional landscape.
Ben Stanford
Senior Director of Research
Ben is based in West London, UK, and is a seasoned IT consultant, and technical program manager, who has worked with all scales of organization from early-stage technology startups to global enterprises.
Ben is based in West London, UK, and is a seasoned IT consultant, and technical program manager, who has worked with all scales of organization from early-stage technology startups to global enterprises.
Darrel Kent
Field CTO
An industry veteran since 1972, Darrel joined GigaOm as Field CTO and Analyst. During Darrel’s time in the industry, he has accumulated broad experience across a wide spectrum in Information Technology processes and products.
An industry veteran since 1972, Darrel joined GigaOm as Field CTO and Analyst. During Darrel’s time in the industry, he has accumulated broad experience across a wide spectrum in Information Technology processes and products.
Frank Ross
Senior Account Executive
Sales Professional with 15+ years of experience supporting and advising his clients to achieve their goals and objectives. Frank is married with a young daughter and golden retriever.
Sales Professional with 15+ years of experience supporting and advising his clients to achieve their goals and objectives. Frank is married with a young daughter and golden retriever.
Gill Reindl
Senior Director People, Training & Special Projects
Gill has a passion for developing and mobilizing talent and teams. She has traveled a varied path as a commercial manager, academic educator, and international project manager.
Gill has a passion for developing and mobilizing talent and teams. She has traveled a varied path as a commercial manager, academic educator, and international project manager.
Helen Murphy
Senior Editor
Award-winning journalist, Senior Editor, Devex, Editor of Special Projects, GigaOm; Co-founder (watch this space), ex Reuters Bureau Chief, ex Bloomberg
Award-winning journalist, Senior Editor, Devex, Editor of Special Projects, GigaOm; Co-founder (watch this space), ex Reuters Bureau Chief, ex Bloomberg
Jamie Poitra
Senior Software Engineer
Jamie is a software engineer with over 10 years of experience in web development. Eight of those years were spent working specifically with media companies. Jamie enjoys finding solutions to empower authors.
Jamie is a software engineer with over 10 years of experience in web development. Eight of those years were spent working specifically with media companies. Jamie enjoys finding solutions to empower authors.
Jamie Ross
Research Engagement
Jamie Ross is a Briefings and Fact Check Coordinator at GigaOm, where he brings a unique mix of skills to the table. With a background in the arts and a love for communication, Jamie is dedicated to delivering accurate and insightful information to GigaOm’s audience.
Jamie Ross is a Briefings and Fact Check Coordinator at GigaOm, where he brings a unique mix of skills to the table. With a background in the arts and a love for communication, Jamie is dedicated to delivering accurate and insightful information to GigaOm’s audience.
John Baltisberger
Production Manager
John Baltisberger is a native-born Austinite and award-nominated author of speculative fiction and poetry. When not working at GigaOm, he manages the horror publishing company Madness Heart Press.
John Baltisberger is a native-born Austinite and award-nominated author of speculative fiction and poetry. When not working at GigaOm, he manages the horror publishing company Madness Heart Press.
Jon Collins
VP of Engagement
Jon Collins has nearly 35 years of experience in IT. He has worked as an industry analyst for a number of years and has advised some of the world’s largest technology companies on product and go-to-market strategies.
Jon Collins has nearly 35 years of experience in IT. He has worked as an industry analyst for a number of years and has advised some of the world’s largest technology companies on product and go-to-market strategies.
Josh Wittge
Senior Manager of Community and Social Media
For 17 years, Josh has been a dynamic force in gaming and tech communications, creating impactful engagement strategies that encompass everything from media relations to community management. His journey includes significant publishing roles at industry stalwarts such as AMD and Blizzard Entertainment, fan event production with Mischief Management, and 15 years as a trivia host and drag performer. A self-described "professional geek," Josh has built a career around engaging with and on behalf of passionate audiences of all sorts.
For 17 years, Josh has been a dynamic force in gaming and tech communications, creating impactful engagement strategies that encompass everything from media relations to community management. His journey includes significant publishing roles at industry stalwarts such as AMD and Blizzard Entertainment, fan event production with Mischief Management, and 15 years as a trivia host and drag performer. A self-described "professional geek," Josh has built a career around engaging with and on behalf of passionate audiences of all sorts.
Kelly Archibald
Engagement Manager
Kelly Archibald is a seasoned client relations professional with a 25-year track record in delivering exceptional customer service. His experience in the golf and financial industries has honed his ability to build strong relationships and understand client needs. When not at GigaOm, Kelly enjoys spending time with his 2 boys, exploring the world, and sharing his passion for golf.
Kelly Archibald is a seasoned client relations professional with a 25-year track record in delivering exceptional customer service. His experience in the golf and financial industries has honed his ability to build strong relationships and understand client needs. When not at GigaOm, Kelly enjoys spending time with his 2 boys, exploring the world, and sharing his passion for golf.
Kenyanna Cornely
Project Manager
In April of 2021, Kenyanna discovered her passion for task management, successfully finishing projects and self-edification. She currently pursues her BS in Business Administration to continue growing her skillsets.
In April of 2021, Kenyanna discovered her passion for task management, successfully finishing projects and self-edification. She currently pursues her BS in Business Administration to continue growing her skillsets.
Manni Valencia
Research Engagement Project Manager
Manni brings over 20 years of experience working as a Communications Specialist in Marketing, Film, Theater, Television, and Tech. Having recently relocated to Washington, DC and he is exploring his love of travel, food, and drink on the East Coast.
Manni brings over 20 years of experience working as a Communications Specialist in Marketing, Film, Theater, Television, and Tech. Having recently relocated to Washington, DC and he is exploring his love of travel, food, and drink on the East Coast.
Ryan Roman
Sales Operations Manager
Ryan Roman is an army veteran living in Santa Maria, CA who loves building PCs.
Ryan Roman is an army veteran living in Santa Maria, CA who loves building PCs.
Scott Shultz
Director of Brand
Scott serves as the central hub for GigaOm’s brand experience. From website design to product design and sales enablement materials, he ensures a consistent brand voice across every touchpoint. His work spans digital strategy, content marketing, event promotion, and demand generation, all with a focus on aligning creative execution with business goals. By blending design expertise with years of branding strategy, Scott ensures GigaOm’s story is communicated with clarity, impact, and consistency.
Scott serves as the central hub for GigaOm’s brand experience. From website design to product design and sales enablement materials, he ensures a consistent brand voice across every touchpoint. His work spans digital strategy, content marketing, event promotion, and demand generation, all with a focus on aligning creative execution with business goals. By blending design expertise with years of branding strategy, Scott ensures GigaOm’s story is communicated with clarity, impact, and consistency.
Sharon Terdeman
Senior Research Editor
Sharon is a seasoned editor with over 20 years of experience in providing innovative content for both online and print formats at a variety of technical magazines, including PC Magazine and MSDN Magazine.
Sharon is a seasoned editor with over 20 years of experience in providing innovative content for both online and print formats at a variety of technical magazines, including PC Magazine and MSDN Magazine.
Vanessa Cortez
Vendor Research Engagement Manager
Vanessa is based out of São Paulo and works across GigaOm portfolio managing the briefing process for all radar and sonar reports. She recently finished her second bachelor’s degree and loves spending time with her dog.
Vanessa is based out of São Paulo and works across GigaOm portfolio managing the briefing process for all radar and sonar reports. She recently finished her second bachelor’s degree and loves spending time with her dog.
William McKnight
Lead Analyst - (Data, AI, Analytics)
William McKnight is a former Fortune 50 technology executive and database engineer. An Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year finalist. He helps enterprises with technology architectures and strategies.
William McKnight is a former Fortune 50 technology executive and database engineer. An Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year finalist. He helps enterprises with technology architectures and strategies.