Gartner Expert

Chris Middlebrook

Director Analyst

My specific areas of expertise and focus are IBM, VMware, and Oracle Licensing. I have extensive experience with IT Contract Negotiations, Risk Mitigation Strategies, Supplier Management, and Leadership. Category Management, People Leadership, and Talent Development are also passions of mine. Additionally, I have developed Centers of Excellence and Procurement Intern Programs for various organizations focusing on Data Analytics, Early Career Development, and Supplier Spend Profiles.

Previous experience

Previous Leadership experience with FinTech & Financial Communications Organizations, while also focusing on specific large scale enterprise negotiations with Key Suppliers. These negotiations were focused on key technology suppliers for Cloud, Software, Professional Services, and Hardware areas of spend. Additionally, I have provided several Executive level strategies for Supplier Management, as well as Roadmap Consultation for various Technology organizations.

Areas of coverage
  • IT Contracts Negotiations

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