Forest Conner

Forest Conner is a senior executive at Gartner with an extensive background in technology, data analytics, and media. Here are the key details about his professional profile:

Current Role

Forest Conner currently serves as the Senior Director of Quantitative Insights at Gartner, a leading research and advisory company. In this role, he oversees a team of data professionals to develop strategic insights for clients.

Education

Forest has a diverse educational background that combines technical and creative disciplines:

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Psychology from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
• MBA in Entertainment, Media and Technology from New York University
• MFA in Film from New York University

Professional Experience

Prior to his current role at Gartner, Forest held several senior positions in the tech and media industry:

• Senior Manager positions at Vimeo, an online video-sharing platform, in both Product Analytics and overall management
• Product Manager, Data Analyst, and Data Scientist at VHX, a platform for video distribution and monetization
• Software Developer at Cisco Systems

Skills and Expertise

Forest's unique combination of technical and creative skills has made him a valuable asset in his career. His expertise includes:

• Data analytics and quantitative insights
• Product management and strategy
• Software development
• Market research
• Entertainment and media technology

Throughout his career, Forest has demonstrated the ability to leverage data-driven decision-making to help businesses achieve their goals, combining his analytical skills with his understanding of technology and media industries.