Chris Pietschmann leads the Digital & Application Innovation Practice at OZ Digital, where he helps organizations build, modernize, and scale cloud-native applications that accelerate digital transformation.
He partners with enterprise clients to deliver secure, scalable platforms using Microsoft and open-source technologies, enabling innovation through modern application architectures, DevOps, and AI-assisted development practices.
With over 25 years of experience in software development and enterprise architecture, Chris specializes in large-scale application modernization, cloud-native design, and distributed systems.
He has led complex initiatives transforming enterprise and legacy mainframe environments into high-performing, event-driven cloud architectures that support thousands of users while enabling continuous innovation and agility.
Chris has been a Microsoft MVP since 2008 and is also an IBM Champion, HashiCorp Ambassador, Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), and published author.
He is recognized as a thought leader in cloud architecture and application modernization, actively contributing to the global technology community through writing, speaking, and mentorship.