Christopher Rollyson

Lead CSRA's strategy, business development and services delivery to Global1000 commercial, government and nonprofit enterprises. Staff engagements with global network of exceptional individuals with deep domain knowledge and experience with innovation and disruptive technology. Advise Global 1000 (commercial, government, nonprofit) enterprises on social (business/networks/media) vision, strategy and execution.

Founded online journal for CEOs, CMOs and CIOs focused on strategic opportunities and threats posed by disruptive market phenomena. Research, write and edit analyst-quality articles on P2P globalization (social networks), Web 2.0, customer empowerment, enterprise innovation, Transourcing, economic development and globalization/China/India. Selected by IBM, IDC, Forrester, Digital Hollywood and the Executives' Club of Chicago for coverage.

Directed marketing strategy for enterprise software consultancy, reporting to CEO. Client-facing roles in CIO-CTO business development: emceed numerous executive events, and organized in-depth case studies featuring software and business transformation with SOA and Web services. Worked closely with alliance partners' marketing and business development teams (IBM, Rational, AT&T, GrandCentral).

As first Midwest e-business and knowledge principal, served as SME on auto, CPG and energy engagements that defined Firm's ebusiness transformation point of view and positioned for penetration for ebusiness work. Led global internal engagements to build Firm’s knowledge capability, and delivered training for professional staff. Co-launched B2B Accelerator: advised startups on industry transformation business strategies, and pioneered models for delivering services. Created alliances with VCs, law/PR firms.

Advised CEO and CTO of market-leading insurance software company on moving product line from COBOL to Java architecture. Challenged prevailing view that Java would just "put a web front end" on existing COBOL product, and showed that the new architecture would enable the client to transform the company due to enhanced software life cycle performance and increased customer focus. New architecture instrumental in tripling the stock price and subsequent sale of the company.

Instrumental in rollout of new Firm go-to-market strategy. Created marketing strategy for audit, tax and consulting practices in 12-state area. Led sales/strategic planning for Tier 1 clients, and directed large proposal efforts. Managed communications, event marketing and alliances with law firms, government agencies and VCs. Liaised with numerous teams and Firm partners in matrixed environment, problem solving with Area and national practices and marketing groups.