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Grant Larsen
Sr Executive Partner, EAI
Grant Larsen is a Senior Executive Partner focused on Enterprise Architecture, Technology Innovation, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Transformation, and IT Strategy. He advises CIOs, chief architects, and technology leaders on modernizing enterprise operating models, accelerating innovation, governing emerging technologies, and aligning business and technology strategy to measurable outcomes.
With more than 35 years of experience spanning financial services, insurance, healthcare, education, automotive, and utilities. Grant brings a unique combination of executive leadership, enterprise architecture, product innovation, and engineering excellence.
Business transformation demands the right strategy, architecture, governance, operating model, and workforce readiness. Grant helps enterprises scale AI responsibly and effectively through AI Portfolio Management, Agentic AI & Orchestration, AI-enabled Software Delivery, AI Operating Models & Governance, Human Readiness & AI Literacy, and AI Data Readiness.
Previous experience
Prior to Gartner, he led enterprise architecture and software delivery teams. As a CTO & Distinguished Engineer at IBM, he led delivery teams, innovating and delivering new products to market. He led companies and teams innovating software solutions in multiple startup companies, including those he co-founded.
Professional background
American Express, Director - Architecture, 3 years
IBM, Distinguished Engineer, CTO-Engineering, Chief Architect, 11 years
Rational Software, CTO Office, EA & Application Strategy, Business Development, 6 years
Blueprint Technologies, General Manager, Co-Founder, 3 years
Norwest Mortgage, Development Manager, 1 years
KPMG, Senior Consultant, 3 years
Education
Mr. Larsen holds a degree from Brigham Young University (B. Sc.) and he has served as an Adjunct Professor for BYU-I.