Gartner Expert

Bob Johnson

VP Analyst

Bob Johnson is part of the Emerging Market Dynamics group focusing on the Semiconductor Industry. He is the lead analyst for the semiconductor capital spending and wafer fab equipment forecasts. He also researches the effects of data center and electronics power requirements, and new emerging technologies for clean power generation.

Previous experience

Mr. Johnson has more than 45 years of experience in the semiconductor equipment industry, including more than 12 years at Applied Materials and eight years of independent strategic marketing consulting. He has extensive experience in strategic and tactical marketing, market research, product management, and business development.

Professional background

Applied Materials, Various, 12 years

ATMI Systems, Marketing Vice President, 1 years

Self-employed, Consultant to Semiconductor Equipment Industry, 10 years

Areas of coverage
  • Marketing Data and Analytics

  • Technology Market Essentials

  • Emerging Technologies and Trends Impact on Products and Services

Education

M.B.A., Stanford University

B.S., Electrical Engineering, Stanford University

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Top Issues That I Help Clients Address

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Semiconductor industry trends and economics

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Semiconductor capital spending and manufacturing forecasts

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Semiconductor manufacturing technology trends and issues

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Emerging data center power shortages

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New power generating technology and its impact on future data center growth.