Dave Altavilla

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    Dave Altavilla is president and principal analyst at HotTech Vision And Analysis, an independent technology research and consulting firm specializing in semiconductors, AI infrastructure, enterprise and personal computing, automotive and emerging technologies. He advises leading technology companies on product strategy, marketing messaging, competitive positioning and industry trends, while also providing independent analysis for investors, enterprise leaders and the media.

    Dave is also the founder and editor-in-chief of HotHardware.com, one of the technology industry's longest-running independent publications covering PC hardware, AI, semiconductors, gaming and enterprise infrastructure.

    Before founding HotHardware, Dave spent two decades as a sales engineer in the semiconductor industry, working with organizations including Motorola, Cisco and Dell. That experience gives him a unique perspective on silicon, system architecture and the technologies driving modern computing.

    A respected industry analyst and commentator, Dave is a frequent guest on Schwab Network and Fox Business, where he discusses semiconductors, artificial intelligence, personal computing, data center infrastructure and the competitive forces shaping the technology industry.