Jonathan Davenport is a member of the Industries Practice, delivering business and technology insights focused on the transformation of the automotive sector through IoT and software-defined ecosystems. His expertise centers on software-defined, connected and autonomous vehicles, guiding clients in integrating advanced software solutions and managing the full software lifecycle, including CI/CD, continuous testing, and robust software management.
Mr. Davenport advises on digital twin technology, enabling virtual simulation and validation of vehicle software, which accelerates code development, enhances safety, and reduces risk. He specializes in optimizing software toolchains for seamless collaboration among development, testing, and operations teams, ensuring reliability and agility in complex automotive environments.
His guidance covers advanced connectivity solutions such as telematics, 5G, vehicle-to-everything (V2X), and over-the-air (OTA) updates—key components of the software-defined vehicle. He also provides actionable strategies for monetization, product servitization, and vehicle cybersecurity, helping clients adapt to the fast-changing competitive landscape.
While primarily focused on automotive, Mr. Davenport’s methodologies extend to autonomous systems in robotics, maritime vessels, and eVTOL platforms. He partners with fleet operators to leverage video telematics and digital platforms, optimizing maintenance, cost management, and regulatory compliance. His holistic approach combines technical depth with strategic vision, empowering leaders to drive software-centric transformation across mobility.
Mr. Davenport provided strategic planning advice to leadership teams, boards and investors to help them evaluate new market opportunities, develop compelling product collateral and publish engaging thought leadership content to support customer engagement.
Examples of custom-research key account projects he's worked on in the past includes BT Global Services and Openreach (communications services company, HQ: U.K., group revenue: 19 billion pounds), HTC (smartphone manufacturer, HQ: Taiwan, revenue: 15 billion dollars), Epson (printer manufacturer, HQ: Japan, revenue: 9.7 billion dollars), Informa Group (business intelligence company, HQ: U.K., revenue: 1.2 billion dollars), Arqiva (communications infrastructure and media services company, HQ: U.K., revenue: 1 billion pounds), and Telent (technology and network services provider, HQ: U.K., revenue: 400 million pounds).
E.ON (Energy Utility Company), Various Analyst and Management Roles, 7 years
Gartner, Director, Analyst, 4 years
Milner Strategic Marketing (Business Consultancy), Head of Market Analysis, 9 years
Refine Tech Marketing Approaches
Industry Markets for Tech Providers
Emerging Technologies and Trends Impact on Products and Services
Create Tech Solutions for the Manufacturing Industry
Manufacturing and Transportation Industry Technology Insights
Software defined vehicles and over-the-Air (OTA) software updates
Connected and autonomous vehicles (IoT angle - sensors and systems within vehicles inc. smart tires, telematics etc.)
Help product managers with; product planning; product introduction; product development; product life cycle management; and product leadership
Autonomous Things (including robots, ships and eVTOLs)
Vehicle to Everything (V2X) communication