Alex Bakker is a seasoned Principal Analyst and head of primary research at ISG, where he plays an instrumental role in shaping the company's research strategies and services. With a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Whitman College, Alex has spent over a decade honing his expertise in emerging trends and digital leadership, particularly focusing on Integration, the API Economy, Analytics, Social Business, and Super Emerging Technologies like Drones, 3D Printing, Autonomous Vehicles, IoT, and Virtual/Augmented Reality. Before joining ISG, he worked as a consultant at Wooster School and as a research director at Saugatuck Technology, where he headed the core research team. Alex is proficient in survey data management, research analysis, report-writing, and conducting interviews and briefings. His passion for emerging technologies, integrated systems, and analytics has helped ISG provide tailored solutions to clients globally.