Shannon Kalvar
Research Director, IDC
Shannon Kalvar is Research Director for Enterprise Systems Management, Enterprise Client Platforms, Observability, and AIOps at IDC. His current research addresses the evolution of digital work, AI in both an end-user and IT operational contexts, and the transformation of IT management in a rapidly changing world where humans must master the exponential increase in data and complexity while navigating tumultuous economic and geopolitical times. Shannon is a member of the Future of Work and AI councils, as well as a contributor to IDCs quantum computing research. He is based in Indianapolis, IN.
Prior to IDC, Shannon worked as the Director of Information Technology Strategy at OneAmerica, where he oversaw and directed multiple digital transformation programs. Mr. Kalvar has over thirty years of experience as an executive and analyst working in fields including energy, policy, healthcare, and management; engineering management; IT Operations; corporate governance, finance; and insurance.
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