I have had the challenge and honor of running several very large software businesses – $1B and larger. I have also had the excitement of creating new software businesses from concept to commercially sold products. As a lifelong techie, the excitement of identifying business problems, conceptualizing software solutions, and then bringing them into reality still seems like magic! Driving business success through software has been my passion for years and I’ve had great successes that I’m proud of.

In my roles advising and consulting with companies, I find so many obstacles that get in the way of their value realization through software. Having built software products that are required to scale globally, delight customers, and drive big revenue, advising companies on the massive transformation happening in AppGen (AI-generated applications) and low-code is where I can help companies see that same success.

 

Where Did You Work Prior To Forrester?

My career has been varied and exciting, but always in the enterprise software industry. That includes executive leadership and product management roles at both startups and large software companies: IBM, Pegasystems, and Antenna Software (to name a few). I was also a Gartner analyst where I covered mobile applications and platforms. Over the last year, I   ran a software consulting business, Growth XLerator, and worked with software vendors and enterprise clients to modernize their development processes and build internal systems to adopt AI with value. The threads through all of these: Enterprise applications, integration, product management, software engineering team leadership. and building the organizations to create and sustain enterprise-grade software.

 

How Did You Get Involved In Low-Code And AI-Generated Apps?

Since my early career in IT at Sony Electronics, I have seen how apps have been both a blessing and a curse for enterprises. As I moved from IT into software development, I have always had the focuses of customer value, ease of use, and innovation that provide businesses an edge. That has carried through my product ownership of mobile platforms for applications, iPaaS, and other integration products into business process platforms that support professional developers and citizen developers throughout the SDLC – and now into agents and AppGen as new production methods.

 

Why Forrester?

I have a dream job with Forrester! I get to lead the future of the low-code and AppGen areas which is not just about the technology, but how companies will see value and success, what they need to do to adapt, and what it will mean for their organization. With my hands on experience delivering enterprise grade software, I have a perspective that has driven value for thousands of clients over my career. Forrester’s unique approach to providing long-term value to clients aligns with my own personal drive. I’m fortunate to have the opportunity to work with great clients as a result.

 

What Will Be Your Research Focus?

My research focus areas are:

  • AppGen
  • Low-code development
  • Organizational success building software and modernizing both process and the tech stack
  • Software leadership strategy

 

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We are at a point of great market inflection for AppGen and low-code, which are converging with other software segments. Now, more than ever, enterprises and software vendors need clarity of direction, paths to success, and guidance on how to adapt. I look forward to working with you on any of these topics.

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