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Shawn McCarthy
Research Director, Government Systems and Infrastructure - IDC
Shawn McCarthy is an accomplished author with six books to his credit. With over 30 years of experience as an Industry Analyst and Research Director, Shawn has honed his expertise in research, writing, technology, data, and project management within government, news, and education sectors.
Specializing in government IT systems and infrastructure, Shawn has led multimillion-dollar projects and excels in analyzing government data to drive significant revenue and subscription growth. His leadership, budgeting, and collaborative skills have been instrumental in launching successful technological initiatives and building strong relationships with educational and government clients.
Specifically focused on analyzing the U.S. information technology market in government and education, Shawn has made valuable contributions to IDC's Government Insights vertical industry research group. He is adept at collecting and analyzing end-user and budget data, identifying IT investment priorities for the public sector, and forecasting emerging market technologies and opportunities for IT vendors. Shawn's insights and recommendations have played a vital role in shaping federal, state, and local IT infrastructure.
Shawn McCarthy holds a Master's in Education from The George Washington University, a Certificate in Project Management from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, and a Bachelor's degree from St. Bonaventure University. He has held key positions at reputable organizations such as IDC, Lycos, Inc., RELX, and PostNewsweek Tech Media and has also engaged in contract employment with prestigious institutions like Smithsonian, National Geographic, and USRA.
You can follow Shawn McCarthy's insights and updates on Twitter @Shawn_McCarthy.