About Mr. Andrea Di Maio

Andrea Di Maio is a vice president and distinguished analyst in Gartner Research, where he focuses on the public sector, with particular reference to e-government strategies, Web 2.0, the business value of IT, open-source software, green IT and the impact of technology on the future of government.

Prior to joining Gartner, Mr. Di Maio was with the European Commission, where he was responsible for part of the R&D framework program, as well as for all activities on the impact of the year 2000 problem and the IT impact of the European single currency. Before the European Commission, he held management and technical positions in the systems and software industry. He has more than 20 years of experience in IT.

"My constant interaction with clients all around the world produces a feeling of being able to help them better understand their issues. I love helping them choose the most adequate solutions; often offering counter-intuitive advice. I also love the collaboration with colleagues in different geographies, who have a wealth of complementary expertise in technology and business issues. By challenging me and my beliefs, they help me go the extra mile in providing value to our clients."

Years of Experience
• 12 years in total with Gartner
• 25 years in IT Industry

Professional Background
• European Commission, Program Officer , 4 years
• TXT , Software Technology Director, 4 years
• Techint Software, System Engineer and Group Manager, 5 years

Industry Awards/Accolades
• Gartner Analyst of the Year (2008)
• Gartner Thought Leadership Award (2008)
• Gartner Industries Analyst of the Year (2007)

Education
• M.S., Electronics Engineering, summa cum laude, Politecnico di Milano

Languages
• French
• Italian