Meet the Data Gang
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Tony Baer
Tony is the Principal of the independent analyst practice dbInsight LLC. With over 25 years in the field, Baer is a recognized thought leader on data platforms who delivers reality checks to clients on product roadmaps, competitive positioning, and messaging.
Coverage Areas: Data Management, Database platforms, AI/ML, Analytics, Cloud architecture
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Merv Adrian
Merv, founder and principal of IT Market Strategy, spent four decades as a builder of data management systems, a strategic marketer for software firms, and stints at Gartner and Forrester. Today, he focuses on strategic advice for vendors and doing primary research projects as a BARC fellow.
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Shawn Rogers
Shawn is the CEO of BARC US. For over 28 years, he has been an analyst, thought leader, speaker, author and instructor. He has also held executive roles with major software vendors.
Coverage Areas: Data, Data management, Business Intelligence, Analytics, AI/ML
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Doug Henschen
Doug is the Vice President and Principal Analyst of Constellation Research. He focuses on data-driven decision making, analyzing how organizations employ data analysis to reimagine business models, gain a deeper understanding of customers, optimize operations, and minimize environmental impacts. Doug observes that innovative, data-driven applications require a multi-disciplinary approach, starting with integration and orchestration technologies and continuing through data platforms, business intelligence and analytics, data science and artificial intelligence, and, most importantly, driving better outcomes within transactional and collaborative environments.
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Sanjeev Mohan
Sanjeev Mohan is a recognized thought leader in cloud technologies, modern data architectures, analytics, and artificial intelligence. With a keen focus on emerging trends and technologies, Sanjeev hosts It Depends podcast and authors regular Medium blogs. He is also the author of Data Product for Dummies.
Formerly a Vice President at Gartner, Sanjeev was renowned for his in-depth research and strategic insights, shaping the research agenda for data and analytics globally. Over the past three years, he has led SanjMo, a consultancy specializing in technical advisory services that elevate category and brand awareness for clients.
Sanjeev has worked extensively in areas such as data platforms, governance, generative AI, DataOps, data products, and observability. A sought-after speaker, he regularly delivers engaging presentations on topics like end-to-end data pipelines and strategies to maximize business value from data assets. Through his work, Sanjeev empowers businesses to stay ahead in an ever-evolving digital landscape.