Christopher Boyd
Palo Alto,CA
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven sales professional. Experienced technology leader and enterprise architect with a distinguished record of AI technology investment, developing, and implementing large-scale systems across academic institutions, government organizations, and private sector enterprises. Proven success in AI, Expert Systems, Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), Business Process Management (BPM), and enterprise systems strategy. Strong background in AI, e-payments, and expert systems. Skilled in team leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and managing full project life cycles. Passionate about technology, innovation in education, and building inclusive STEM programs.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder & Director
INSTED
Palo Alto, CA
01.2013 - Current
- Developed and launched a STEM after-school program for K–12 students focused on AI, robotics, energy, coding, science, and math.
- Recruited teachers and students; led curriculum development, marketing, and operations.
- Built partnerships with educators and local organizations and Stanford to expand reach and funding.
Technology Resource, BeWell Program
Stanford University School of Medicine
Stanford, CA
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Led technical development and implementation of Stanford’s health and wellness initiative.
- Integrated biometric monitoring, preventive care education, and fitness programs into a centralized digital platform to support cost containment and health improvement goals.
Director of Technology, School of Graduate Studies
UC Davis
Davis, CA
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Architected enterprise systems for graduate admissions using SOA, BPM, and ESB.
- Directed modernization of legacy systems; implemented cloud-based services to improve scalability and performance.
- Championed adoption of new technology paradigms within university infrastructure.
Project Manager & Enterprise Architect
State Compensation Insurance Fund (SCIF)
Sacramento, CA
01.2004 - 01.2009
- Led design and deployment of California Workers’ Compensation ePayment System.
- Integrated COBOL/DB2 legacy systems with modern Java-based platforms, Oracle image archives, and banking ACH infrastructure.
- Directed cross-functional teams and managed procurement (RFI/RFP).
- Proposed and executed strategic technology upgrades to enhance cost efficiency across multiple departments.
Software Engineer
Computershare / Pacific Stock Exchange
San Francisco, CA
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Developed and supported real-time options trading systems using C/C++, Informix, TCP/IP, ASN.1.
- Collaborated with international development teams (Sydney & SF) to deliver high-performance exchange solutions.
Senior Consultant in AI
Automation Research Partners (ARP)
New York, NY
01.1986 - 01.1992
- Directed consulting engagements for AI enterprise software, MRP, and expert systems.
- Developed expert systems for manufacturing, pricing, medical claims cost containment, and Navy procurement networks.
- Led team in CASE tool–based development using Oracle, Sybase, Informix, UNIX, and X Windows.
Education
Computer Science
Columbia University
New YorkSkills
- AI & Expert Systems
- Enterprise Architecture (SOA, BPM, ESB)
- Software Development: Java
- Software Development: C/C
- Software Development: XML
- Software Development: J2EE
- Software Development: WebSphere
- Databases: DB2
- Databases: Oracle
- Databases: Informix
- EPayments: Security
- EPayments: ACH
- EPayments: NACHA Rules
- Cloud Computing & System Integration
- Technical Sales & Consulting
- STEM Program Development
- VoiceXML
- TTS
- Loquendo
- Leadership in Academia & Non-Profit
Volunteer Experience
- Develops websites and fundraising proposals for non-profit educational institutions.
- Active in promoting access to STEM education and scholarships for underserved communities.
Hobbies and Interests
- Technology
- Education
- Travel
- Viticulture
- Music
- Ballet
- Theater
- Architecture
Languages
- Spanish, Fluent
- Chinese, Conversational
Timeline
Founder & Director
INSTED
01.2013 - Current
Technology Resource, BeWell Program
Stanford University School of Medicine
01.2011 - 01.2012
Director of Technology, School of Graduate Studies
UC Davis
01.2009 - 01.2010
Project Manager & Enterprise Architect
State Compensation Insurance Fund (SCIF)
01.2004 - 01.2009
Software Engineer
Computershare / Pacific Stock Exchange
01.2001 - 01.2003
Senior Consultant in AI
Automation Research Partners (ARP)
01.1986 - 01.1992
Computer Science
Columbia University