Industry Analyst - Information Technology and Services
San Francisco Bay Area
- Current
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- Sr. Research Analyst, EMS and Mfg Value Chain at IDC
- Past
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- Consultant (Self-employed)
- Principle Analyst, IT services business strategy at Gartner
- analyst at Frost & Sullivan
- Education
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- University of Iowa
- University of California, Riverside
- Connections
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40
connections
- Industry
- Information Technology and Services
- Websites
Michael Palma’s Summary
Over ten years experience in market intelligence with extensive analytical skills applied to industry research, competitive analysis, market forecasts, financial analysis, and technology forecasting. Experienced covering a range of IT markets, advising senior decision makers and communicating actionable intelligence and market insights through various channels. Demonstrated ability to lead mission critical projects, deliver high quality analyses, and work with clients to achieve their goals. Deep skill sets in research, strategic analysis, project management and process design.
Michael Palma’s Specialties:
Competitive Analysis, forecasting, financial analysis/market share analysis, go-to-market strategy analysis, SWOT analysis, modeling, economic analysis, opportunity analysis, executive interviewing, writing.
Michael Palma’s Experience
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Sr. Research Analyst, EMS and Mfg Value Chain
IDC
(Privately Held; 1001-5000 employees; Market Research industry)
October 2006 — Present (2 years 2 months)
I am an industry analyst tracking the Electronics Manufacturing Industry and the electronics manufacturing value chain.
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Consultant
Self-employed
(Self-Employed; Myself Only; Market Research industry)
February 2003 — October 2006 (3 years 9 months)
Consulting on market and competitive analysis for IT firms.
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Principle Analyst, IT services business strategy
Gartner
(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; IT; Market Research industry)
October 1997 — October 2002 (5 years 1 month)
Industry analyst in the IT services research team, business strategies practice area, examining the services R&D and innvoation strategies and practices of IT consulting, systems integration, and outsourcing firms. Prior to this, I led the market forecasting and financial analysis efforts for this team.
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analyst
Frost & Sullivan
(Information Technology and Services industry)
1996 — 1997 (1 year)
Michael Palma’s Education
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University of Iowa
MA, Political Science, 1991 — 1992
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University of California, Riverside
BA, Political Science, minor in History, 1987 — 1991
- Activities and Societies:
- Phi Kappa Signma Fraternity, Model UN program, Order of Omega, Bull & Mouth drinkinig club
Additional Information
Michael Palma’s Websites:
Michael Palma’s Interests:
Investing, innovation, new technology, travel, photography, my dog Sparky, classice movies, reading, international affairs, business strategy
Michael Palma’s Groups:
Association for Strategic Planning, Nat'l Asspcoatopm of Business Economists, Society of Competitive Intelligence Professionals, Silicon Valley Roundtable/National Association of Business Economists, World Future Society
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Association for Strategic Planning
Michael Palma’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- career opportunities
- consulting offers
- new ventures
- job inquiries
- expertise requests
- business deals
- reference requests
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