I Am

# Where Systems Meet Humanity I operate at the intersection where **technical excellence meets human reality**. While others chase the latest tech trends, I focus on what actually works—building systems that serve people, not shareholders. I've spent 12+ years proving that you can deliver measurable business outcomes while maintaining your soul (and sense of humor). ## Who I Am I'm a **Senior Technical Program Manager** who believes the best transformations happen when you combine deep technical knowledge with genuine empathy. I lead cross-functional initiatives that don't just check boxes—they **solve real problems, empower teams, and occasionally expose the beautiful absurdity of corporate tech**. ### The Professional - **12+ years** leading technology transformations that actually stick - **PMP and Product Management certified** (because credentials matter, even when they're arbitrary) - **Saved 20+ hours/month** for a global payroll team through strategic system migration - **Expert in Agile, Scrum, and knowing when to ignore both** - **Specialist in systems integration** and making disparate tools play nicely together ### The Human - **Questions why we accept broken systems** as "just how things work" - **Champions equity and accessibility** in every solution—it's not optional - **Mentors teams** because lifting others up is how we all rise - **Finds dry humor** in the contradictions of modern tech capitalism - **Believes in radical transparency** (yes, even about project risks) ## What I Do I don't just manage projects—I **transform how organizations think about technology**. My approach? Clear-eyed realism paired with relentless optimism. ### Recent Wins - **Global payroll system migration** that actually improved people's lives (novel concept, I know) - **Launched compliance tools** that teams actually want to use - **Streamlined workflows** without the usual consultant buzzword bingo - **Built inclusive environments** where diverse voices drive better solutions - **Delivered 0% project strategy rejection rate** (turns out, listening to stakeholders works) ### Core Expertise ```javascript const christopher = { leadership: [ 'Technical Program Management', 'Product Strategy', 'Team Mentorship', ], methodologies: ['Agile', 'Scrum', 'Whatever Actually Works'], systems: [ 'Integration', 'Migration', 'Optimization', 'Making-Sense-of-Chaos', ], superpowers: [ 'Root Cause Analysis', 'Stakeholder Whispering', 'BS Detection', ], certifications: ['PMP', 'Product Management 360', 'ITIL v3'], philosophy: 'Technology should make life better, not just different', }; ``` ## The Journey ### Foundation: Business Meets Tech Started with a Business degree and IT concentration from Hofstra. Quickly discovered that understanding both sides of the equation—business needs and technical possibilities—was my superpower. ### Evolution: From Projects to Purpose Spent years learning that successful transformation isn't about the technology—it's about **people, processes, and occasionally calling out the emperor's new clothes**. ### Current Chapter: Building Better Now I focus on helping organizations create technology solutions that are **secure, private, accessible, and actually useful**. No compromises on the fundamentals. ## Philosophy ### Authentic Expertise I bring **clear, no-nonsense authority** grounded in real experience. No fluff, no jargon gymnastics—just honest assessment and practical solutions. ### Optimistic Problem-Solving Yes, modern tech can be dystopian. But dwelling on that doesn't help anyone. I focus on **empowering teams through knowledge and sustainable action**. ### Equity at the Core Every solution should work for everyone. **Accessibility and inclusion** aren't features—they're foundations. ## Working With Me ### What I Bring - **Strategic thinking** that connects technical decisions to business outcomes - **Relationship management** that turns skeptics into champions - **Risk mitigation** that's proactive, not paranoid - **Change leadership** that brings people along for the journey - **Honest communication** wrapped in just enough humor to keep it human ### What I Value - **Security, privacy, and UX** as non-negotiables - **Transparency** over corporate theater - **Sustainable solutions** over quick fixes - **Team empowerment** over hero culture - **Results that matter** to actual humans ## Let's Transform Something I'm drawn to opportunities that: - **Challenge the status quo** of how technology serves organizations - **Solve real problems** without creating new ones - **Respect the fundamentals** of security, privacy, and accessibility - **Value long-term thinking** over quarterly metrics - **Embrace the messy reality** of organizational change Whether you're modernizing legacy systems, launching new initiatives, or trying to make sense of your tech chaos, I bring both the **technical expertise** and **human-centered approach** needed to create lasting transformation. Because at the end of the day, technology is just a tool. What matters is how we use it to make work—and life—a little bit better. --- _Let's build systems that serve humans, not the other way around._