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Chris Varro

Technologist
Varro.ai

Profile

Dynamic technology executive with 20+ years of experience in building and leading high-performing technical teams, managing innovative products, and implementing scalable solutions. Recognized for driving business growth through technology and product delivery, with a focus on cloud-native and distributed systems that address complex business challenges. Proven track record of aligning technology initiatives with corporate objectives to maximize ROI and enhance competitive advantage. Respected as a motivational, down-to-earth leader who fosters a culture of ownership, empowerment, self-organization, and bias towards action.

Key Skills

  • Specializes in building and leading high-performing technical teams that deliver quality products at an accelerated pace, resulting in exceptional business outcomes that exceed expectations.
  • Passionate about leading teams with a strong focus on continuous improvement, empowering team members to leverage their unique talents and energies towards achieving a shared vision.
  • Prioritizes building and maintaining strong relationships with peers, customers, investors, and partners.
  • Deep experience building and launching transformative software products from ideation to market launch and beyond.
  • Executive-level technical acumen spanning IT domains, including product development, enterprise architecture, software engineering, security, cloud infrastructure, and vendor management.
  • Exemplifies leadership values of honesty, integrity, resilience, and sound judgment, taking decisive actions to guide and motivate organizations toward success.

Work Experience

Chief Information Officer, Homepoint FinancialJune 2022 - Current
Senior Managing Director, Homepoint FinancialApril 2019 - June 2022
Chief Technology Officer & Cofounder, TPO SolutionsJanuary 2018 - April 2019
VP of Software Development, Stonegate MortgageSeptember 2012 - January 2018
Lead Software Engineer, Lawson SoftwareNovember 2007 - September 2012
Software Engineering Manager, GMAC RFCDecember 2001 - November 2007

Case Studies, Awards, & Mentions

Homepoint sets data in motion to streamline loan processingMicrosoft Case Study
Streamline Loan Processing with ConfluentConfluent Case Study
Modern cloud engineering increases savings for mortgagesKin+Carta Case Study
HousingWire - Tech Predictions for 2023Mention
Homepoint - TECH 100 award winnerAward

Education

Bachelers of Science in Computer Science with distinction
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities