Rowan’s research focuses on AI, ML, and data science, looking at challenges and opportunities for technology executives and their teams. In his primary coverage area, he spearheads Forrester’s research on generative AI technologies, tools, and strategy. He also covers enterprise AI/ML platforms, cognitive search, and synthetic data.
Rowan has more than a decade of experience in analytics, technology market research, and data development. In his most recent position, he worked at the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a senior developer and manager of a data and reporting team, where he worked to drive more accurate, actionable, and equitable insights on vulnerable populations. Prior to his work at the Commonwealth, Rowan worked as a Forrester researcher and analyst, focusing on advanced analytics and ML and authoring more than 30 reports, including many Forrester Wave™ evaluations.
Rowan has a BS in communication studies from Emerson College.