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Gavin Drake

Gavin Drake is a B2B technology leader with over 25 years of experience working across enterprise software, data, and content systems. His career spans a wide range of technologies and industries, giving him a broad perspective on how technology is implemented, scaled, and aligned to business outcomes.

At Nicus, Gavin plays a key role in shaping the company’s messaging and thought leadership around Technology Business Management (TBM) and FinOps. He is the author of Nicus’ white paper on Modern TBM and contributes to the company’s perspective on how organizations can better understand, manage, and communicate the value of technology investments.

Gavin’s work focuses on translating complex technical and financial concepts into clear, actionable insights for business and technology leaders. Drawing on both direct experience and ongoing engagement with industry practitioners, he writes about TBM frameworks, FinOps, and the evolving relationship between technology, cost, and business value.

He holds a BSc (Hons) in Physics and Business Studies from De Montfort University and is based in Southern California.

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