Grant Ecker is an accomplished technology leader who currently serves as VP and Chief Architect at a Fortune 500 company. He is the Founder and Chairman of the Board at the Chief Architect Forum, a community he created to connect IT executives for sharing insights and innovations. With over 20 years of experience leading large-scale digital transformation initiatives, Grant is passionate about mentoring the next generation of IT leaders. He holds a BS in Computer Science and an MBA from top-ranked institutions. An avid traveler and reader, Grant enjoys spending time with his wife when he is not working.

In this enlightening discussion, we explore the evolving landscape of technology leadership with Grant Ecker. Drawing from his experience across industries, Grant offers thoughtful perspective on democratizing decision-making to empower domain experts. He provides practical insights on leveraging peer connections to evaluate innovations like AI while maintaining rigorous governance standards. Grant stresses the importance of soft skills like humility, relationship building, and knowledge sharing for emerging IT leaders. Looking ahead, he shares his vision for how technologies like AI could shape the role of the IT architect. Tune in for forward-thinking leadership lessons as Grant reflects on his own diverse journey as a technology executive so far.

The journey is the important part. How many people have I helped along the way?

Download file | Play in new window | Duration: 00:48:08 | Recorded on March 26, 2024

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Exploring the Role of Chief Architect [00:00:20]

Delving into No Code and Low Code Development [00:02:58]

Evolution and Adoption of No Code Solutions [00:04:14]

Metaphorical Silos and Conveyors in Technology [00:06:04]

Loneliness at the Top in IT Leadership [00:11:32]

Understanding IT Governance in Organizations [00:13:42]

Balancing Waterfall and Agile Methodologies [00:17:36]

Exploring AI Innovations in IT Leadership [00:18:47]

Real-life Hiring Experiences at Large Tech Companies [00:20:40]

Navigating Vendor Engagements and Effective Sales Strategies [00:24:36]

Building a Community of Chief Architects and Networking Strategies [00:36:49]

Overcoming Fear and Stepping Out of Comfort Zones [00:43:45]