Justin Warren

Justin Warren is a distinguished Australian technology analyst, consultant, writer, and speaker with over 25 years of experience across the IT industry. As the founder and principal analyst of PivotNine, a boutique consulting firm based in Melbourne, he specializes in enterprise infrastructure, cloud computing, information security, and open source technologies.

Throughout his career, Justin has worn many hats — from systems administrator and network designer to enterprise architect and strategic advisor — working with leading organizations like ANZ, Australia Post, IBM, NetApp, Pure Storage, Suncorp, Telstra, VMware, and multiple Silicon Valley startups. His technical expertise is complemented by strong business acumen, underscored by his MBA from Melbourne Business School.

Justin is a respected journalist and regular contributor to Forbes, where he offers sharp, critical analyses on the evolving world of enterprise IT, cloud adoption, and digital transformation. He also maintains a personal blog, Eigenmagic, where he delves into technology governance, infrastructure strategy, and broader societal impacts of tech.

Beyond consulting and writing, Justin actively participates in global discussions on emerging technologies through events like Tech Field Day. His thought leadership extends to keynote speaking engagements, including his recent talk at DrupalSouth Melbourne 2025, where he explored the critical theme of sustaining open source software ecosystems.

Known for his insightful commentary, strategic thinking, and commitment to ethical technology practices, Justin Warren continues to be a vital voice in shaping the future of IT and the open source community.

Youtube channel: eigenmagic