Charlie Dai

Charlie Dai

Vice President, Research Director at Forrester

Charlie leads Forrester’s research team in China. He serves technology executives and offers strategic advice and guidance to Forrester clients in broad areas, including cloud (cloud-native technologies, public cloud, and hybrid cloud management), big data and AI (ML, computer vision, and data management), IoT (IoT device OS and IoT software platforms), blockchain, commercial drones, quantum computing, DevOps, digital process automation, low-code, and open-source software. Charlie has rich experience in technology strategy, enterprise architecture, and software delivery management, leading the global research on technology architecture in several emerging technology areas. He also focuses on vendor landscape and best practices in China, Asia Pacific, and worldwide.

Charlie is a key contributor to the consulting team that helps Forrester's clients address their business requirements and accelerate digital transformation. Charlie has in-depth industry expertise and extensive experience in program management and strategy consulting, dedicated to helping global enterprises and vendors achieve success.