Jim Brown

President and Founder at Tech-Clarity, Independent Researcher and Consultant

Jim Brown is the President and Founder of Tech-Clarity, Inc., an independent research and consulting firm established in 2002. Tech-Clarity specializes in analyzing the business value of software technology and services for manufacturers. With over 30 years of experience in the manufacturing and software industries, Jim has a diverse background that includes roles in manufacturing engineering, management consulting, and software development.

Professional Background

Before founding Tech-Clarity, Jim led Aberdeen Group's Global Product Innovation and Engineering practice after Tech-Clarity was acquired by Aberdeen. His career began at GE, where he worked in manufacturing engineering and software systems. He later joined Andersen Consulting (now Accenture) as a management consultant and held various executive positions in strategy, marketing, and product development for software companies focusing on ERP, PLM, and supply chain solutions.

Areas of Expertise

Jim's expertise encompasses several critical areas:

Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
Digital Transformation
Internet of Things (IoT)
Enterprise Applications

He is also known for his research on the impact of digital technologies on manufacturing processes, including cloud computing, advanced analytics, and digital twins.

Contributions

As an author and public speaker, Jim actively engages with audiences to discuss how technology can enhance business performance. He has contributed to various publications and frequently speaks at industry conferences.1 2 3

In addition to his professional work, Jim is a scuba instructor and participates in an old guy ice hockey league during his leisure time.2

Experience

President and Founder at Tech-Clarity, Inc. (Apr 2002 - Present)

Board Of Directors at COFES Institute (Nov 2016 - May 2019), Board of Directors at Incent Games LLC (Acquired by Microsoft) (2012 - Mar 2014), VP Marketing & Strategy at Sequencia (2001 - 2002)