Christina Carroll Graves

About Christina Carroll Graves

I am a Staff Technical Program Manager at Apex Clearing, where I helped lead the modernization of legacy platforms into scalable, cloud-native solutions. With a strong track record of driving platform transformation, I specialize in aligning business goals with technical execution, delivering measurable impact, and enabling long-term growth.At Apex, I have led the rebuild of our Ascend platform, managing the delivery of over 350 features per quarter across 28 cross-functional teams. My approach blends agile execution with clear planning, introducing a 30-60-90 day planning cadence and the “Front Door First” strategy to prioritize high-value, client-facing features. This has helped accelerate onboarding and reduced time to market for major partners. In addition to delivery, I focus on operational excellence. I implemented a bug management framework that reduced aging defects by 30%, giving stakeholders real-time visibility and driving accountability across teams.I’m passionate about leading complex, high-impact initiatives that create scalable growth in fintech, cloud technologies, and SaaS. I thrive in environments where strategy, execution, and innovation come together to create value for both the business and its customers.Career Goals: I’m driven by opportunities to lead platform transformations that align with strategic business objectives and customer needs. I’m particularly interested in initiatives that push the boundaries of cloud infrastructure, SaaS delivery, and enterprise-scale program management.

Experience

1. Senior Manager of Technical Program Management

   Apex Fintech Solutions

   Aug 2025 — Present

Education

• Saint Xavier University

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Project Management/Marketing

  2009 — 2012

• St. Xavier University

  Bachelor of Arts, Corporate Communications