About NAND Research
NAND Research combines the deep expertise of a top-tier industry analyst with a modern, content-driven approach to messaging strategy and delivery. We partner with leading enterprise IT vendors to refine product positioning and go-to-market strategy, while also equipping enterprise IT organizations with the insights they need to make informed decisions about emerging technologies and providers.
About NAND Research's Team
Steve McDowell
Founder, Chief Analyst
Steve McDowell is a technologist with over 25 years of deep industry experience in a variety of strategy, engineering, and strategic marketing roles, all with the unifying theme of delivering data, storage and systems technologies into the enterprise market. Most recently, Steve was vice president and principal analyst at Moor Insights & Strategy, where he worked directly with tier-one technology companies including Amazon Web Services, Dell Technologies, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), IBM, Intel, Lenovo, Nutanix, Nvidia, Pure Storage, Infinidat, and similar technology providers.
Michael McDowell
Analyst
Michael McDowell excels in navigating enterprise IT departments. With more than 30 years of industry experience, he managed global enterprise computing teams for top-tier industrial manufacturers. Working with Forture 500 technology providers, Michael led the deployment of global initiatives including edge compute, private 5G, and virtual agents, all focused on delivering maximum business value. Michael possesses an intense enthusiasm for infrastructure and connectivity technologies.
Bryan Cochran
Analyst
Coming soon!
Ann McDowell
Business Manager
Ann McDowell is a business strategist with over 20 years of experience in operations, finance, and program management. She has held senior roles at Fidelity Investments, Booz Allen Hamilton, and the U.S. Army, leading initiatives in corporate strategy, financial planning, and intelligence operations. Ann holds an MBA from UNC’s Kenan-Flagler Business School and currently manages business operations at NAND Research.