Technology Blueprints & Strategy with Gary Crisci

I’m honored to share that I was recently featured in an MSN article exploring the often-overlooked challenges of digital transformation—and how organizations can better position themselves for real execution. The piece touches on several themes I care deeply about: – Why technology upgrades alone don’t equal transformation – The risks of moving fast without a solid foundation – And the importance of aligning people, processes, and platforms to drive real business outcomes It’s based on lessons learned through years of leading large-scale modernization programs, including global ERP and analytics initiatives, cloud migrations, and architecture strategy. If you’re navigating your own transformation challenges—or advising others who are—I invite you to check it out: 🔗 Read the full article on MSN Thanks to those who continue to challenge the status quo and push for smarter, more strategic execution.

I’m excited to share the presentation I delivered at the switchOn Exchange Americas Enterprise Architecture Conference, titled “ Evolving Enterprise Architecture in the Age of Digital Disruption: Integrating AI-Driven Capabilities into Traditional EA Frameworks. ”  This presentation introduces a practical example of how AI can be used to extend and modernize traditional enterprise architecture practices. I walk through the creation of a custom AI agent designed to interview functional business users, capture business scenario inputs, and automatically generate standardized EA documentation aligned to frameworks like TOGAF. The approach helps streamline the capture of business architecture, improves consistency, and accelerates the documentation process — making EA more accessible and valuable to business stakeholders. In this post, you’ll find screenshots of the slides and a link to download the full package of supporting material, including how to configure the custom GPT. Wheth...

I’m excited to share that I was recently featured in CXO Dispatch , where I had the opportunity to discuss how IT leaders can reshape their role from technology providers to strategic business partners. In just five minutes, I cover key principles that have shaped my approach to enterprise leadership: Building trust as the foundation for transformation Moving beyond delivery to focus on clarity, collaboration, and adoption Embedding IT within business teams to drive outcomes Creating a culture of shared accountability and continuous improvement This is a topic I’m deeply passionate about, especially as IT organizations are being asked to do more with less while still driving innovation and business alignment. 🎥 Watch the feature here As always, I’d love to hear your thoughts. How are you engaging stakeholders and creating meaningful cross-functional collaboration in your organization?

Over the years, this blog has evolved alongside my career. When I first started writing, my focus was on Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) —a space where I spent many years optimizing financial systems and driving reporting and analytics strategies. Some of those posts are still relevant today and continue to get views, which speaks to the lasting impact of those topics. Later, as I explored blockchain , I launched a separate blog to document my work in that space. While that proof of concept was valuable, my career path ultimately led me toward Enterprise Transformation and Architecture —where I’ve spent the last several years helping organizations modernize, optimize, and align technology with business strategy. Now, as I transition from GE and focus on my next chapter, I’ve taken the time to clean up and consolidate my blog. Rather than removing past content, I’ve brought everything together under one roof. This blog will now be the home for my insights on digital transforma...