Michael Palma

Current

Sr. Research Analyst, EMS and Consumer Semiconductors at IDC

Past

Consultant (Self-employed)
Principle Analyst, IT services business strategy at Gartner
analyst at Frost & Sullivan

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Education

University of Iowa
University of California, Riverside

Recommended

10 people have recommended Michael

Connections

72 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

Sr. Research Analyst, EMS and Consumer Semiconductors

IDC

(Privately Held; 1001-5000 employees; Market Research industry)

October 2006 — Present (3 years 4 months)

I am an industry analyst tracking the Electronics Manufacturing Industry and consumer semiconductors for home entertainment (DTVs, Set-top boxes, and DVD players)
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.
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.
analyst

Frost & Sullivan

(Information Technology and Services industry)

1996 — 1997 (1 year )

Michael Palma’s Education

University of Iowa

MA , Political Science , 1991 — 1992
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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