Gartner Expert

Robert Thanaraj is part of the Data Management team in the Data & Analytics practice. His research focus is on Data Management Solutions. He equips data and analytics leaders with insights, advice and tools to achieve their mission-critical priorities around strategy, best practices, market guidance, technology selection, operating model, etc.

Robert can advise Gartner clients on the following areas:

- Modern Data Architectures including Data Fabric, Mesh, Lakehouse, Hub, Marketplace.

- Metadata capabilities including Active Metadata, Cataloging, Semantics, Lineage and Usage.

- Data Engineering practices including DataOps, Data Teams & Operating Model, Data Product Management, Data Engineer role.

- Data Management in the cloud including Cloud migration planning, multicloud integration strategy.

- Data Integration tools (ETL/ELT, CDC, streaming, data virtualization, API, data preparation).

- DataOps tools (orchestration, test automation, release automation, environment management, observability).

- Finally, Robert is Gartner's vendor lead analyst for Informatica. He can provide a cross-market overview of Informatica for procurement and executive leaders.

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Professional background