Christopher Engstrom

Director of Enterprise Architecture | Strategy, Governance & Innovation | Transforming Healthcare through Modern Architecture

Role
Director Enterprise Architecture at Allina Health
Location
Minneapolis, MN, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Christopher Engstrom

Insatiably curious technology leader who builds clarity out of complexity. As a Director of Enterprise Architecture, I lead outcome‑driven architecture practices that help organizations focus on solving the right problems—at the right time—at enterprise scale.I apply systems thinking and broad technical depth to shape integrated strategies, standards, and roadmaps that translate vision into execution. My approach to Enterprise Architecture emphasizes guardrails over gates, enabling teams to move faster while reducing risk, improving stability, and increasing organizational agility.I partner closely with executive leadership, product, engineering, and operations to align technology decisions with business and clinical outcomes. Known as a trusted advisor, I anticipate stakeholder needs, remove friction, and help teams navigate complex change with confidence.

Experience

  1. Director Enterprise Architecture

    Allina Health

    Jan 2026 — Present · Minneapolis, MN, US

    I lead the Enterprise Architecture practice at Allina Health, transforming technology from a support function into a strategic driver of healthcare innovation. My focus is on building a modern, outcome-driven EA function that balances clinical stability with digital agility.

Education

  • University of Minnesota Morris

    Philosophy and Mathematics

    1995 — 1997

  • Bemidji State University

    Philosophy, Music

    1988 — 1990

  • University of Minnesota Morris

    Mathematics, Philosophy

Skills

  • Dns
  • Integration
  • Solarwinds
  • Pci Standards
  • Operating Systems
  • Routing Protocols
  • Linux System Administration
  • System Administration
  • Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (Pci Dss)
  • Healthcare Information Technology
  • Sccm
  • Network Security
  • Troubleshooting
  • Security
  • Healthcare Information Technology (Hit)
  • Bgp
  • Servers
  • Load Balancing
  • Dhcp
  • Hipaa
  • Infoblox
  • Active Directory
  • Windows Server
  • Network Design
  • Network Architecture
  • Ip
  • Healthcare
  • Network Engineering
  • Ipv6
  • Cisco Security
  • Windows Xp
  • Disaster Recovery
  • Networking
  • Content Filtering

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