Empowering Industrial Vision AI

Dan supports a variety of syndicated market research programs and custom consulting 
engagements in the IoT and Embedded Technology practice. He leads VDC’s annual research 
services for embedded processors, boards, integrated systems, IoT gateways, and other 
computing hardware. Dan’s insights help leading technology providers align their go-to-market 
planning and competitive strategies with the dynamic embedded landscape and its constantly 
evolving buyer behaviors, technology adoption, and application requirements. His working 
relationship with VDC dates back to 2005 and includes time supporting Business Development 
as well as the AutoID practice. Dan holds a B.S. in Information Systems Management from 
Bridgewater State University.

 Chris leads VDC’s syndicated research programs and consulting engagements focused on 
development and deployment solutions for intelligent systems. He has helped a wide variety of 
clients respond to and capitalize on the leading trends impacting next‑generation industrial and 
device markets, such as security, the IoT, and engineering lifecycle management solutions. Chris 
has also led a range of proprietary consulting projects, including competitive analyses, strategic 
marketing initiative support, ecosystem development strategies, and vertical market opportunity 
assessments. Chris holds a B.A. in Business Economics and a B.A. in Public and Private Sector 
Organization from Brown University.