Profile

David Coursey has been commenting on technology for nearly 25 years, for such publications as Infoworld, Computerworld, Network World, PC World, Upside, and online sites including CNET.com, Gearlog.com, and eWEEK.com. He is also the author of two books published by Peachpit Press.

His columns have been quoted in keynote speeches by Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, and other top executives. He has also been quoted in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, USA Today, and other newspapers, and has appeared on all three major U.S. television networks, plus CNN and CNBC. He has hosted a daily call-in program on CNET Radio and also appeared on CNET News.com television and other programs.

The former host of the DEMO executive conference, Coursey has also hosted numerous other industry events and has been both a keynote speaker and panelist at major conferences.

Coursey makes his services available through David Coursey Consulting, Inc., his industry advisory and analysis company. He also recently founded National Warning Corporation, which provides software and services to the emergency management community.

Active in his community, Coursey is a nationally-registered Emergency Medical Technician and has served for more than 15 years with the San Mateo County Sheriff’s search-and-rescue team, as well as being involved in conservation and animal welfare groups. He is married and lives with his wife and three cats in California’s Central Valley. His birding life list is a paltry 305.

Write him at d.coursey (at) ibtimes.com or visit www.coursey.com for more information.