Nathan Davie

Director Analyst – IT Services  ·  Gartner

Nathan Davie

Sourcing, Procurement & Vendor Management

IT Sourcing & Contracting Global Service Providers AI / GenAI / Cloud Bilingual EN/FR 20+ Years Experience Ottawa, Ontario

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Analyst. Advisor.
Thought Leader.

Director Analyst at Gartner, focused on IT Services Sourcing, Procurement, and Vendor Management. I produce thought-leading research and guide enterprise clients through mission-critical decisions — from RFP design and contract negotiation to global service provider selection across software engineering, cloud, AI/GenAI, ERP, and CRM markets.

Grounded in 20+ years of hands-on experience in IT strategy, enterprise architecture, and federal government consulting, I bring a rare combination of practitioner depth and research rigour. My work spans sourcing advisory, written research (Lead Author, 8+ notes per year), webinars, conference presentations, and direct client engagement across Gartner's global network of 14,000+ client enterprises in 90+ countries.

IT Sourcing & Procurement Vendor Management RFP & Contract Review Global Service Providers AI / GenAI / Cloud ERP · CRM · DevOps Thought Leadership Executive Advisory
Expertise

Core Competencies

IT Sourcing & Procurement

RFP Design & Review, SOW Analysis, SLA/KPI Frameworks, Vendor Negotiations, Outsourcing Strategy

Global Service Providers

Incumbent & Disruptor Landscape, Nearshore/Offshore Delivery, Provider Evaluation & Selection

Emerging Technology

AI, GenAI, Cloud, DevOps, LCAP/RPA, API Integration, Custom Software, QA & Testing

Enterprise Applications

ERP (SAP, Oracle, MS Dynamics), CRM/HCM (Workday, Salesforce), Enterprise Architecture

Thought Leadership & Research

Lead Author (8+ notes/year), 300+ Client Interactions/year, Webinars, Conference Presentations, Strategic Writing

Career

Professional Experience

Gartner

Director Analyst – IT Services

Sourcing, Procurement & Vendor Management

8+ Advisory Notes
per Year (Lead Author)
300+ Client Interactions
per Year
14k+ Client Enterprises
Worldwide
90+ Countries
Served
10+ Technology Domains
(AI, ERP, Cloud & more)
RFP & SOW Review SLA / KPI Analysis Global Service Providers AI & GenAI DevOps / LCAP / RPA ERP (SAP · Oracle · MS Dynamics) Cloud CRM / HCM (Workday · Salesforce) Custom Software QA & Testing
September 2025 – Present

Director Analyst – IT Services

Gartner – Sourcing, Procurement & Vendor Management

  • Creates thought-leading research and guides clients in the Software Engineering and IT application services market with a focus on sourcing practices, contracting, and negotiations.
  • Advises clients on sourcing issues, RFPs, and provider proposals; delivers actionable guidance through inquiries, presentations, webinars, and written content.
  • Produces high-quality advisory notes as Lead Author (8+ per year), covering areas including AI/GenAI, cloud, agile, custom software, analytics, CX, API, and QA.
  • Reviews IT outsourcing and application solution RFPs; guides clients on global service providers for software development and enterprise implementations.
  • Conducts research on global service provider landscape including DevOps, LCAP, RPA, ERP (SAP, Oracle, MS Dynamics), Cloud, and CRM/HCM (Workday, Salesforce).
  • Advises 300+ clients per year and collaborates with sales to support client acquisition and retention across 14,000+ client enterprises in 90+ countries.
November 2021 – September 2025

Senior Business Consultant

Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS) – Office of the Chief HR Officer (OCHRO)

  • Advise senior executives on government relations strategies, public policy development, and regulatory compliance.
  • Conduct policy analysis on HR systems and federal initiatives, ensuring alignment with government priorities.
  • Develop stakeholder engagement strategies, fostering collaboration with federal departments and external partners.
May 2021 – January 2022

Senior Business Consultant

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) – Digital Services Branch (DSB)

  • Delivered strategic advisory on government engagement, public policy alignment, and communications strategies for digital services.
  • Conducted detailed policy analysis on technology initiatives, advising on regulatory compliance and strategic communications.
December 2019 – May 2021

Senior Business Transformation Consultant

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) – Digital Services Branch (DSB)

  • Led the design and implementation of government relations strategies to support technology adoption and service delivery.
  • Conducted scenario planning to navigate complex policy issues, delivering clear strategic guidance.
June 2012 – March 2023

Founder

Easy Manifest Inc. – Ottawa, ON

  • Developed a SaaS platform for commercial freight carriers ensuring compliance with government regulations.
  • Advised clients on regulatory compliance, policy navigation, and stakeholder engagement.
September 2017 – October 2018

Senior Business Consultant

Department of National Defence (DND) – Director Defence Information Management Programme (DDIMP)

  • Provided strategic advisory on government engagement, policy analysis, and regulatory compliance for large-scale IM/IT projects.
  • Delivered clear, actionable policy recommendations to senior leadership.
September 2015 – August 2017

Senior Business Consultant

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)

  • Streamlined policy development for Employment Insurance (EI), aligning service delivery with regulatory frameworks.
  • Conducted detailed policy analysis and provided strategic advisory on government relations.
Background

Education & Languages

Foundations of Enterprise Architecture

University of Toronto, ON

Certificate
English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Contact

Get in Touch

Open to professional connections, research inquiries, and speaking opportunities.

nathandavie@gmail.com
Ottawa, Ontario
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