Summary
Michael Wodka is a technology research leader and software entrepreneur who combines hands-on full-stack development with strategic advisory and organizational leadership. As Managing Vice President at Gartner, he guides an industry-analyst team focused on enterprise data storage, data protection, and backup/recovery, translating complex technologies into actionable guidance for senior IT executives. He has a track record of building and leading global teams across IT infrastructure, cloud storage, ransomware protection, and data lifecycle management, while also driving automation and BI initiatives in prior roles. An entrepreneur at Appzario LLC, he develops software products such as Noteshare AR and led the acquisition-driven Reminderbase, demonstrating a practical balance between product empathy and enterprise-scale impact. He holds a BA in Economics from Cornell and is based in Phoenix, bringing a data-driven, cross-functional perspective to technology strategy. Outside of research leadership, he leverages full-stack development skills to prototype and ship practical solutions that address real-world enterprise challenges.
8 years of coding experience
6 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics at Cornell University