Andrew Butler

Andrew Butler is a Senior Analyst at The Skills Connection with an extensive background in the technology industry.1 He brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his role, having previously served as a distinguished analyst at Gartner for 20 years.1

Career Highlights

• Former Gartner Executive: Andrew was the chairman of Gartner's European Symposium.1
• Long-standing Gartner Analyst: He spent two decades at Gartner as a distinguished analyst.1
• Influential Research: During his time at Gartner, Andrew authored numerous Magic Quadrants, Cool Vendor reports, Vendor Ratings, and Market Clocks.1
• Data Center Expert: He chaired the European Data Center Summit for over a decade and was the lead analyst for several major data center vendors.1

Industry Experience

Before joining Gartner in 1997, Andrew spent 14 years at Hewlett Packard, where he held senior systems engineering and marketing roles in both the UK and Germany.1 This diverse experience in both analyst and vendor roles gives him a unique perspective in his current position.

Current Role

At The Skills Connection, Andrew Butler is part of a team of experienced former senior Gartner analysts and executives.1 The company leverages their collective knowledge and expertise to:

• Help technology companies improve their relationships with the analyst community
• Assist clients in preparing for analyst assessments
• Support the delivery of effective briefings
• Enhance marketing and sales engagement success

Andrew's extensive experience in the tech industry, combined with his deep understanding of analyst perspectives, makes him a valuable asset to The Skills Connection and its clients.2