Christopher Butters

As a Chief Technology Officer and AI strategy leader, I build and scale high-performing technology organizations that fuel growth, drive innovation, and deliver measurable business value. With over 15 years of experience, I’ve led global engineering, data, and product teams through cloud transformation, GenAI deployment, and organizational scaling—across industries from enterprise software to HR tech and industrial platforms. I’m trusted by boards, founders, and investors to bring clarity and execution to AI strategy, data governance, and modern cloud architectures. I’ve scaled teams to 40+ FTEs, launched enterprise-grade AI systems, and helped companies unlock new revenue streams through data products and automation. My work includes: • GenAI Strategy & Product Leadership (OpenAI, AzureAI, Bedrock) • Cloud Platform Modernization (AWS, Azure, GCP) • Data Governance & Architecture for Scale • Engineering Team Growth & Transformation • Board & C-Suite Collaboration • Go-to-Market Alignment with Tech Strategy I actively support founders and leadership teams in scaling responsibly and aligning AI and technology strategies with long-term business goals.