Richard Watson

VP, Analyst at Gartner covering cloud, application platforms and cloud-native

Richard Watson is a Vice President and Analyst at Gartner, specializing in Application Architecture and Platforms.3 He is an experienced IT industry professional with expertise in cloud computing, application platforms, and cloud-native technologies.4

Areas of Expertise

Richard Watson advises application and platform teams on:

Cloud-native platforms and architecture1
Kubernetes
Cloud adoption strategies3

Professional Background

Watson has been with Gartner for several years, where he has:

Served as a VP and Analyst in Gartner for Technical Professionals (GTP)3
Published research focusing on cloud-native architecture, Kubernetes, and cloud adoption1 2
Advised clients on their cloud computing adoption strategies for approximately ten years

Education and Location

Richard Watson holds a degree from The Open University and is based in Ireland.4

Online Presence

His LinkedIn profile can be found under the username richard-watson-852136, where he shares insights on topics such as platform engineering and cloud architecture.5 Watson's expertise and analysis in cloud-native technologies make him a valuable resource for organizations looking to modernize their applications and improve their cloud adoption strategies.2