Nitish Tyagi is a Principal Analyst at Gartner, part of software engineering leaders analyst group, specializing in software supply chain security with a primary focus on open source software (OSS). He empowers organizations to safeguard their development pipelines, manage open source risk, and ensure software integrity through robust governance, assessment, and management practices. Nitish is a trusted advisor on OSS licensing, source-available licensing models, and the establishment of Open Source Program Offices (OSPOs), as well as the adoption of inner source practices.
In addition to his expertise in open source, Nitish is deeply engaged with the latest advancements in AI for software engineering. He provides strategic guidance on AI talent and upskilling, the adoption of AI Code Assistants, Agentic Coding, AI Software Engineering Agents, and the integration of AI-augmented vulnerability remediation and AI code review tools. Nitish helps organizations leverage these AI-driven solutions to enhance software quality, accelerate development, and address emerging security challenges.
His technical proficiency spans a wide range of programming languages—including Java, JavaScript, Python, C#, PHP, Rust, GoLang, Kotlin, and Dart—and frameworks such as React, Angular, Vue, Flutter, Spring, Django, and Swift. Nitish also advises on open source and enterprise low code development platforms, web and mobile application strategies (including progressive web apps and Super Apps), and the hiring and management of technical talent, with a focus on engineering hiring practices, skills assessments, interview platforms, and developer upskilling.
Before joining Gartner, Nitish was a Product Manager who spearheaded the development and successful launch of a retail technology product, delivering significant value to customers. He also has experience as a software engineer, where he led front-end development efforts for over three years, showcasing strong technical leadership and project execution skills.
Diro Labs Pvt. Ltd., Frontend Web Developer, 2 years
Iotech Designs Pvt Ltd, Sr. Software Engineer, 2 years
Vendify Pvt. Ltd., Product Manager, 1 years
Software Engineering Technologies
IT Contracts Negotiations
Software Engineering Practices
Software Engineering Leadership
Build a World-Class Software Engineering Organization
Certification in Product Strategy and Management from Kellogg University, Northwestern
Bachelor's in physical science with computer science from Kirori Mal College, University of Delhi
Open Source Software (OSS): OSS Governance, OSS Assessment, OSS Management, Open Source Licensing, Source Available Licensing, Open Source Program Office and Innersourcing
Programming Languages and Frameworks: Java, JavaScript, Python, Rust, C#, PHP, GoLang, Kotlin, Dart, React, Angular, Vue, Flutter, Spring, Django and Swift
Oracle Java licensing and Oracle Java SE Subscription, Progressive Web Apps and Super Apps
Open source AI models and Low code platforms
Talent hiring and talent management: Software engineering hiring, skills assessment and interview platforms, upskilling of developers