Christian Tillett
Meet Christian
Dr. Christian Tillett is the Chief Technology Officer at McChrystal Group, where he leads technology enablement, AI integration, and digital optimization initiatives. He works closely with executives to design and implement technology-driven solutions that enhance decision-making, streamline operations, and foster adaptable leadership.
With expertise in AI governance, enterprise collaboration, and digital strategy, Christian specializes in leveraging passive and active data across an organization's tech portfolio to drive efficiency, transparency, and strategic execution. His work ensures that digital optimization is not just about tools, but about aligning people, processes, and technology for sustainable impact and organizational resilience.
Before joining McChrystal Group, Christian was Director of Collaboration Platforms at a leading digital marketing firm, spearheading enterprise technology modernization. His prior roles as an Information Architect and Solution Architect in international humanitarian organizations reinforced his ability to scale IT strategies that drive mission success in complex environments.
Christian holds a Doctor of Science in Information Architecture and Interaction Design from the University of Baltimore, where his research explored social media as a catalyst for technology adoption. He also earned an MBA and an MS in Information Technology Systems from Johns Hopkins University. A recognized leader in enterprise technology and digital transformation, he has taught IT-business strategy alignment at Towson University and holds certifications in cloud computing, AI, and enterprise collaboration.
At the intersection of technology and business strategy, Christian is shaping the future of digital optimization and technology enablement, helping organizations harness AI and emerging technologies—not just to adapt, but to lead.
B.A. University of Delaware
MSITS John Hopkins University
MBA John Hopkins University
Sc.D. University of Baltimore
Written Articles/ Materials
Case Study
Aligning Individual Performance and Organizational Strategy
By guiding a leading Class I rail and logistics company to define its 12 must-win corporate metrics and aligning individual goals of vice presidents to those corporate performance metrics through a tech-enabled process, McChrystal Group created visibility and accountability to executive-level target setting and tracking while significantly reducing the time from goal reporting updates to execution; ultimately improving the company’s performance relative to its targets.
Overhauling Knowledge Management for a State Public Safety Agency
Discover how a state public safety agency serving over 7.5 million civilians overcame outdated systems, fragmented data, and delayed field responses by partnering with McChrystal Group. This case study reveals how a tailored, cloud-based knowledge management solution—complete with SharePoint integration, real-time alerts, and centralized personnel directories—dramatically improved operational efficiency, compliance, and emergency readiness. Learn how strategic training and governance empowered staff to self-serve, collaborate, and respond faster than ever before.
Transforming Internal Systems: Creating a Unified Site for Enhanced User Consistency
Learn how modernized and streamlined knowledge management can give organizations the infrastructure to ensure communication and collaboration thrives.
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Aligning Individual Performance and Organizational Strategy
By guiding a leading Class I rail and logistics company to define its 12 must-win corporate metrics and aligning individual goals of vice presidents to those corporate performance metrics through a tech-enabled process, McChrystal Group created visibility and accountability to executive-level target setting and tracking while significantly reducing the time from goal reporting updates to execution; ultimately improving the company’s performance relative to its targets.
Transforming Internal Systems: Creating a Unified Site for Enhanced User Consistency
Learn how modernized and streamlined knowledge management can give organizations the infrastructure to ensure communication and collaboration thrives.
