Paul Miller

Paul Miller is a Vice-President and Principal Analyst at Forrester Research, based in Beverley, England, United Kingdom.1 He specializes in smart manufacturing and the future of mobility, focusing on how new and emerging technologies impact established organizations and their business models.2

Career at Forrester

Paul has been with Forrester since August 2015, progressing through the following roles:

• Senior Analyst (August 2015 - June 2019)
• Principal Analyst (July 2019 - July 2022)
• Vice-President & Principal Analyst (July 2022 - Present)1

Areas of Expertise

In his current role, Paul helps clients understand the implications of implementing digital technologies and services in asset-intensive industries such as manufacturing.1 His research explores several key themes:

• Digital twins in industrial assets
• IoT in connecting physical and digital workflows
• Integration of automated equipment (drones, robots, cars) into human workflows
• Challenges and opportunities in making asset-intensive industries more circular and sustainable
• Mobility moments and collaborative partner ecosystems in shaping the future of mobility
• The role of augmented and virtual reality in industrial work2

Previous Experience

Before joining Forrester, Paul had a diverse career in technology and research:

• Founder of The Cloud of Data (2008-2015)
• Freelance Contributor for Forbes (2015)
• Expert Reviewer and Consultant for the European Commission (2008-2015)
• Analyst at Gigaom Research (2009-2015)
• Technology Evangelist at Talis (2005-2009)
• Various roles in academic and research institutions, including positions at Jisc, UKOLN - University of Bath, and the Archaeology Data Service1

Paul Miller is active on social media platforms like Twitter and LinkedIn, where he shares insights on Industry 4.0, smart manufacturing, digital twins, IoT, AR/VR/MR, 3D printing, robotics, and cloud technologies.34