Yan Zhao

Yan Zhao, Ph.D is an accomplished enterprise-level chief architect, strategist, and executive with over 30 years of experience in academia, corporate research, software industry, and consulting services.

Throughout his career, Yan has demonstrated expertise in leading IT strategic planning, system engineering lifecycle management, governance, and new initiative leadership, particularly excelling in creating cohesive solutions across various IT domains.

His professional journey includes roles as a university faculty member, a guest professor, and various leadership positions in renowned organizations such as Mitre Corporation, CGI, SAIC, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Aspect Communication Corporation, and IBM.

As the owner of ArchiTech Consulting LLC, Yan specializes in digital enterprise chief architecture and serves as a consultant and professor, contributing significantly to the fields of digital business strategies, enterprise architecture, innovation, strategic consulting, and cloud computing among others.

Yan Zhao holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Arizona State University, in addition to a Master's degree in Computer Engineering and Computational Mathematics from Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications.

With a remarkable track record that includes granted patents, invention disclosures, technical publications, and active participation in professional speaking engagements, Yan Zhao continues to make significant contributions to the IT industry with his expertise in digital content management, big data solutions, IoT applications, data analytics, and more.

Driven by a passion for positive leadership and motivation, Yan Zhao is a thought leader in enterprise system modernization, knowledge management, IT management practices, and customer relationship management.

His diverse industry experience spans higher education, software, telecommunications, healthcare IT, media, finance, and federal government sectors, reflecting his versatile skills and adaptability across different domains.

Yan Zhao stands out as an expert in digital business strategies, architectures, and solutions, making him a valuable asset for organizations seeking transformational leadership in IT strategy and innovation.