Chris Romano
About Chris Romano
Chris Romano is the Chief Data Architect at ExxonMobil, with a career spanning various leadership roles in data architecture, project management, and financial analysis.
Chief Data Architect at ExxonMobil
Chris Romano currently holds the position of Chief Data Architect at ExxonMobil, based in Houston, Texas. He has been in this role since 2020, tasked with overseeing data architecture strategies and projects. As Chief Data Architect, he plays a crucial role in defining and implementing the data solutions that support ExxonMobil's business objectives, leveraging his extensive experience in data management and architecture.
Previous Roles at ExxonMobil
Before becoming Chief Data Architect, Chris Romano held various significant roles at ExxonMobil, demonstrating a consistent track record of leadership and expertise. From 2019 to 2020, he served as Data Architecture Manager, followed by his tenure as Data Foundation Manager from 2018 to 2019. His earlier positions included Project Management Leader in Fairfax, Virginia (2013-2018), Global Financial Analyst (2011-2013), and Business Planning Manager (2008-2011). Each role allowed him to develop and apply strategic managerial and financial skills.
Educational Background
Chris Romano's educational background includes an MBA from Southern Methodist University, obtained between 2000 and 2002. Prior to this, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Texas A&M University, where he studied from 1992 to 1997. His education provided a solid foundation in business administration and technical knowledge, facilitating his career in various impactful roles.
Key Projects and Initiatives
Throughout his career, Chris Romano has led several key projects that delivered substantial value to ExxonMobil. Notably, he directed a project focused on delivering next-generation analytics capabilities to ExxonMobil's Sales & Marketing business. He also implemented new designs utilizing APIs and event-driven architecture, saving the company over $10 million. Additionally, Chris played a pivotal role in the first-ever native implementation of SAP HANA technology at ExxonMobil, which captured over $200 million in value.
Experience at Schlumberger
Before joining ExxonMobil, Chris Romano worked as a Field Service Engineer for Schlumberger from 1997 to 2000. His assignments took him to Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, and Abu Dhabi, UAE. During his tenure, he gained valuable field experience which contributed to his technical expertise and problem-solving skills, laying the groundwork for his future roles in data architecture and project management.