Chris Howard

About Chris Howard

I’ve spent thirty years in technology leadership — as an operator, an advisor, and a builder. The businesses I work with don’t need more technology. They need someone who can cut through it. TECH-WORX provides executive-level technology accountability — risk, vendor alignment, licensing, and strategic direction — without the overhead of a full-time CIO. STEER™ is the discovery engine behind it: 48 business-focused questions that surface operational constraints, decision gaps, and hidden risk before anything is recommended. CLEARsyne focuses on infrastructure at scale. Multi-location operators managing connectivity, communications, and carrier relationships across 10, 30, 50+ locations without a unified strategy. Vendor-neutral, portfolio-level visibility, with access to 330+ providers through AVANT’s Pathfinder platform and a Zoom partnership. No client fees. If you’re trying to understand what you actually have, what it’s costing you, and where decisions are breaking down — there’s a starting point. clearsyne.com | steermybiz.com | tech-worx.com

Experience

1. Founder & Fractional CIO

   Tech-Worx, Llc

   Feb 2026 — Present · Waukesha, WI, US

   I founded TECH-WORX to install executive-level structure around technology decisions for Wisconsin’s small and mid-market businesses — closing the gap between IT operations and business accountability.Most organizations don’t need more tools.They need clarity, direction, and quantified risk visibility.What This Enables:All work begins with STEER™ (Strategic Technology Engine for Executive Results) — a fixed-scope executive assessment that produces a written finding on risk, constraints, and vendor accountability.Further engagement is defined by what the findings surface, not assumed in advance.Strategic Technology Leadership focused on: • 24-month technology roadmaps aligned to revenue, margin, and risk exposure • Executive investment evaluation before capital is committed • Vendor-neutral contract negotiation and cost discipline • Governance models that reduce decision friction • Structured strategic oversight alongside existing MSPs and IT teamsI am not compensated by vendors. My only incentive is helping leadership teams make confident, economically sound technology decisions.