Enterprise Architect Senior Director
Resume:
Christopher R. Marrs
*****@**********.*** • 303-***-****
linkedin.com/in/chrismarrs • Minneapolis, MN
Executive Management
Strategic Enterprise Architect & Technology Leader Results-driven technologist with over 10 years of experience as an Enterprise Architect and Senior Director, delivering innovative, cloud-native solutions (AWS, Azure) aligned with business objectives. Expert in defining multi-year technology roadmaps, driving Lean-Agile transformations, and fostering architectural vision in Fortune 100 enterprises. Proven ability to influence C-Suite leadership, build cross-functional partnerships, and champion modern architectures (microservices, serverless, DevOps) to deliver exceptional customer value. Areas of Expertise
• Enterprise Architecture / Agile
• Modern Engineering Tech and Practices
• AI/ML/LLM Integration
• Lean-Agile Transformation Leadership
• Microservices & Serverless Architecture
• AWS, Azure Cloud Certified
• Multi-Year Strategic Roadmap Development
• C-Suite Collaboration & Influence
• Cloud-Native Technologies (AWS, Azure)
• DevOps Practices & CI/CD Pipelines
• Technology Governance & Standards
• SDLC Management
Career Experience
Travelers Insurance, Saint Paul, MN Oct 2018 – Present Sr. Director, Engineering and Architecture
Lead enterprise engineering and architecture strategy for a Fortune 100 insurer, aligning technology vision with corporate goals through multi-year roadmaps and Agile transformation. Directed a team of senior engineers and architects in modernizing platforms using cloud-native technologies (AWS, Azure) and integrating AI/ML/LLM solutions. Serve as a strategic technologist, collaborating with C-Suite leaders to prioritize investments and drive innovation across digital products.
• Developed and executed multiple 5-year technology roadmaps for Specialty Insurance platforms, integrating legacy Policy Admin platforms, Guidewire, Salesforce, and Snowflake, achieving an increase in product deliveries.
• Developed Policy Admin, and Rate/Quote/Issue platforms for automated underwriting.
• Managed a team of 84, with 8 direct reports, that included engineering, architecture, DevSecOps, data engineering/architecture, analytics, and governance.
• Responsible for budgeting and reporting as well as OKR and KPI tracking.
• Influenced C-Suite stakeholders to secure buy-in for AI/ML adoption, increasing technology integration across business- critical systems.
• Championed Agile practices, establishing architectural runway and governance standards for Program Increments (PIs) across continuous delivery pipelines (CI/CD).
• Led cloud migration of legacy systems, leveraging microservices and serverless architectures to enhance scalability and security.
• Mentored Solution and Senior Engineers and Architects, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. Technologies: Guidewire, Salesforce, ServiceNow, Azure Cognitive Services, AWS Bedrock, TensorFlow, .NET, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, C#, .NET Core, Python, Java, Node.js, Angular, React, Terraform, Jenkins NASCO, Atlanta, GA Jan 2024 – Oct 2024
Fractional Consulting Enterprise Architecture (10 hours/week) Spearheaded enterprise architecture strategy for a leading healthcare technology provider, aligning technology initiatives with business objectives to support cloud-centric modernization and Agile transformation. Page 2 2
• Acted as a strategic technologist, advising senior leadership on technical roadmaps and aligning investments with long-term business goals, enhancing organizational agility and customer outcomes.
• Collaborated with Product Managers and Solution Architects across Agile product lines to integrate architectural considerations into product roadmaps, ensuring seamless delivery of customer-focused solutions. NCCO Corp, Saint Paul, MN Mar 2021 – Aug 2022
Fractional Consulting CTO (10 hours/week)
Directed technology strategy for a growth-focused foodservice enterprise, collaborating with executive leadership to align IT initiatives with operational goals. Established architectural standards and drove digital enablement through customer portals and vendor APIs.
• Partnered with C-Suite to define a 5-year digital transformation roadmap, optimizing workflows and enabling customer-facing innovations.
• Transformed IT organization with Lean-Agile principles, improving delivery speed by 25% through optimized DevOps practices.
• Implemented enterprise architecture guardrails, enhancing system efficiency and data security. Technologies: APIs, Cloud Infrastructure, Agile Workflows Echo Ranch, LLC, Denver, CO Jan 2014 – Dec 2018
Consulting CTO Enterprise Architect Tech Doc Consultant Shaped technology strategy for an emerging insurer, designing scalable solutions and advising leadership on long-term architectural direction. Delivered innovative tools supporting cost management and fraud prevention.
• Created a 5-year roadmap for big data and analytics platforms, securing 27 patents for solution designs.
• Presented technical strategies to C-Suite and investors, driving funding for cloud-based initiatives.
• Established reference architectures for Angular and Java-based applications, improving development consistency. Technologies: Angular, Node.js, Java, MySQL, Cloud Foundry Solutions@Work Inc, Denver, CO/Minneapolis MN Jan 1999 – Dec 2018 Partner VP-CTO Principal Architect Consulting CTO Led architecture and development of client-server and web-based applications as Owner/Partner and Lead Architect. Directed technology selection and trained executives and architects on emerging trends.
• Developed multi-year technical strategies for clients, aligning solutions with business goals.
• Influenced leadership teams across industries to adopt innovative platforms and methodologies.
• Provided serves as an Interim CTO for various clients. Technologies: ColdFusion, Node.js, Swift, Java
Education
SNHU, Manchester, NH
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Certifications
Microsoft Certified Azure AI
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
Microsoft Certified Azure Fundamentals
FCC Technician - Operator Class License
FCC General - Operator Class License
FCC Amateur Extra - Operator Class License
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