Overview
Christopher is a Data Science Manager within the Digital Services Group at CLA, where he advises companies on AI adoption, innovation strategy, and governance best practices. Over the past decade, he has led AI and machine learning initiatives across fintech, federal, and academic settings, including roles at Aon, LendingTree, MITRE, and the Department of Commerce.
Chris brings hands-on experience developing natural language processing systems, knowledge graphs, and agent-based AI pipelines, and has helped organizations scale prototypes into production while aligning with regulatory and risk frameworks. He has served on enterprise AI governance and innovation committees, helping shape internal policies and enterprise roadmaps around AI.
With a background in both economics and applied R&D, Chris focuses on making emerging technologies actionable for boards, executives, and technical teams alike, connecting strategic vision with practical execution.
Education
- Ph.D. in Economics, Georgia Institute of Technology (NSF Fellow)
- M.S. in Economics, Georgia Institute of Technology
- B.B.A. in Economics, Kennesaw State University